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Tech leaders think AI is smart but chimps may beg to differ
Don't underestimate other primates in all the excitement over AI
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November 19, 2025
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GMR eyes ₹2,150 cr NCD to pare debt at Hyderabad airport
G MR Airports Ltd (GAL) plans to refinance foreign currency loans of Hyderabad airport by issuing rupee-denominated non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth up to ₹2,150 crore as it continues to reduce borrowing costs, a top executive said.
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November 19, 2025
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Ultraviolette forays into the UK market
Electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette on Tuesday announced its entry into the UK market.
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November 19, 2025
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Electric passenger vehicle retail sales surge 57% in Oct
Electric passenger vehicle retail sales rose 57% in October to 18,055 units, with Tata Motors retaining the top slot in the segment, data from industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) showed.
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November 19, 2025
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Russian oil discounts rise as refiners shun Rosneft, Lukoil
The discounts have increased from $1.7-4 in October to $5-6 per barrel in the past fortnight
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November 19, 2025
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AI content floods streamers, but monetization still a puzzle
AI-generated content is increasingly popping up on YouTube and OTT platforms—from short films and microdramas to explainers and reimagined epics—but a clear pathway to making money from it has still to emerge.
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November 19, 2025
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Rajasthan’s Jalore to get inland port
The inland port will sit on a 262-km waterway, linking Jalore to the Gulf of Kutch.
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November 19, 2025
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Cash transfers: Inflationary, welfarist or a fiscal blow?
What happens when a helicopter drops a large amount of cash on a local economy? Does the local GDP go up instantly? Of course not. Even a schoolkid's intuition tells you that the immediate result would be inflation. It is more money chasing the same amount of goods and services.
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November 19, 2025
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Mining reform plan meets resistance in states
Mines ministry plans to limit premiums to 50% of ore value, replacing system where bids can cross even 100%
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November 19, 2025
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More Retail picks banks for India IPO
More Retail Pvt., the food and grocery chain jointly owned by Amazon.com Inc. and Samara Capital Partners, has picked advisers for an impending initial public offering that could raise about $300 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
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November 19, 2025
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Trump says U.S. intends to sell F-35 jet fighters to Saudi Arabia
President Trump said Monday that the U.S. would sell advanced F-35 jet fighters to Saudi Arabia, announcing his decision the day before he meets at the White House with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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November 19, 2025
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Apple India profit up 16% to ₹3,196 cr
Phone maker Apple India has reported a 16% increase in its profit to ₹3,196 crore in the financial year ended March 2025, according to the company’s regulatory filing shared by market intelligence firm Tofler.
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November 19, 2025
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Should wills be made in city of origin, or where the assets are?
I'm a Hindu man who has lived in Bengaluru for the past five years. I am originally from Mumbai. I own a flat near Koramangala in Bengaluru and do not have any property in Mumbai or anywhere else in the country. Should I make my will in Bengaluru or Mumbai, especially when considering stamp duty and related formalities?
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November 19, 2025
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India's new data protection law: A compliance guide
Although we have known since 2023 that India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023 (DPDP Act) would come into effect sooner or later, most businesses put off taking action until the rules were notified. Last week, the ministry of electronics and information technology brought the DPDP Act into force, marking the beginning of a new chapter in India's digital governance history.
4 min |
November 19, 2025
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Sensex rally stands on shaky ground
When the Sensex closed at a new 52-week high on 29 October, it painted a picture of a market in full bloom. But beneath the surface of this headline-grabbing milestone lies a fractured and sobering reality, a Mint analysis reveals.
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November 19, 2025
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Reliance buys 1 mn barrels of crude from Kuwait's KPC
India’s Reliance has purchased 1 million barrels of heavy crude from Kuwait Petroleum Corp via a tender, four traders familiar with the matter said.
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November 19, 2025
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Groww beats BSE m-cap as stock scarcity sparks frenzy
A series of short squeezes, driven by soaring demand and low trading float, has propelled digital investment platform Groww's market value past that of one of the exchanges it listed on, making it the only broker to hold this feat.
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November 19, 2025
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Mining reform plan hits state pushback
Revenue loss fears rise; high upfront fees may aid large steel firms
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November 19, 2025
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EMs may see steadier growth in 2026: Moody's
Emerging markets also face rising vulnerabilities, says Moody's.
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November 19, 2025
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Do pre-IPO gains get long-term tax status?
I live in Australia and I own shares in a Indian company which got recently listed. I invested about 1.5 years back when it was not listed. When I sell the shares now, will it be considered as shortor long-term gains? —Name withheld on request
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November 18, 2025
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Advent, Warburg join Encube race; promoters may sell stake
Global private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus have joined the race for a stake purchase in contract drug maker Encube Ethicals Pvt.Ltd, three people aware of the development said.
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November 18, 2025
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NBFCs go easy on MSMEs as bad loans begin to bite
Top NBFCs turn cautious as weakness in MSME sector reflects in repayments
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November 18, 2025
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Infosys rolls out Al-first GCC model
T major Infosys on Monday introduced an AI-first model aimed at speeding up the establishment and transformation of global capability centres into AI-driven hubs that promote innovation and growth.
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November 18, 2025
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Should we give up on climate action? The answer is still ‘no’
The progress made so far shows that it’s anything but a lost cause
3 min |
November 18, 2025
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Welspun to sell majority in clean energy firm, hires EY
Company targets equity value of $100 million for stake in Welspun New Energy
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November 18, 2025
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China, India throw oil a lifeline as global glut looms
Global oil markets may be dominated by concerns about a glut, but producers have found some support in buying from China and India, spurred by awave of US sanctions on Russian energy.
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November 18, 2025
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TOXIC AIR ISN'T JUST A HEALTH CRISIS, IT HITS YOUR WALLET
Last Tuesday morning, my friend called from Gurugram. “Tm taking my daughter to the hospital again,” he said, voice heavy with worry. “Third time this month.” His seven-year-old had been coughing through the night—another respiratory infection triggered by Delhi-NCR’s toxic air.
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November 18, 2025
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Thiel’s fund sold entire Nvidia stake last quarter
Peter Thiel’s hedge fund Thiel Macro LLC sold off its holdings in Nvidia Corp. during the third quarter, marking another retreat from the leading provider of artificial-intelligence chips.
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November 18, 2025
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A. Vellayan, known for visionary bets, passes away at 72
His friends and peers called Arunachalam Vellayan (72), former chairman of Murugappa group who passed away in Chennaion Monday, a man with a high level of business acumen and an ability to see the future.
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November 18, 2025
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India-made 40nm chip to power smart meters by June
Cyient Ltd will start supplying a locally patented 40-nanometre (nm) chip to clients building smart electricity meters by June, according to the two top executives.
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