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Bank mergers: Business factors must drive them
It is understandable that the government wants big banks, but size does not assure better functioning. Let commercial considerations, not policy, dictate if banks should be merged
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November 12, 2025
Mint Mumbai
As FTA talks gather pace, NZ to allow import of Indian grapes
New Zealand plans to allow the import of fresh table grapes from India for the first time.
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November 12, 2025
Mint Mumbai
‘IndusInd Bank to claw back ex-CEO pay’
IndusInd Bank has begun a process to claw back salary and bonuses from its former chief executive officer (CEO) and deputy chief, after an internal review flagged misconduct and misreporting, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
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November 12, 2025
Mint Mumbai
What's in India's first rulebook to govern AI?
The ministry of electronics and information technology introduced India's first comprehensive artificial intelligence governance guidelines last week. Mint decodes India's approach to AI governance and what it means for the industry.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
OpenAI’s circular deals are emblematic of an AI bubble
Around a month ago, I wrote that the financial community is sounding alarm bells on speculative artificial intelligence (AI) growth.
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November 11, 2025
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ISA plans an Asia Solar Facility
In a move aimed at further cementing India's position as the voice of the Global South, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) is planning to set up an Asia Solar Facility for securing funds for solar projects in underdeveloped and emerging economies on the continent.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Delhi chokes, workers flee, purifiers fly off shelves
As Delhi's air—layered by thick smog—burns citizens' eyes and throats, two things are in overdrive: an exodus of employees escaping to the hills, and skyrocketing sales of air purifiers for those sticking to home turf.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
CONFIDENCE TRAP: WHY AI MAKES US WORSE INVESTORS
Imagine you log into your investing app on a quiet Saturday morning. Your SIPs are compounding, and that small-cap fund you picked last year is finally showing double-digit growth. You feel smart. You feel in control. Then curiosity strikes. You open the new AI-powered chatbot and type: \"Which small-cap stocks are undervalued right now?\" In two seconds, a perfectlooking reply appears-bullet points, ratios, and persuasive reasoning. It sounds right. But amid the fluency lies a question the machine never asks: What if I'm wrong?
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November 11, 2025
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Pharma cos not compliant with GMP rules face closure
Drug regulators have warned companies of the action if the 31 December deadline is not met
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Retail inflation may hit record low of 0.3% in Oct: Mint poll
India's retail inflation likely hit a record low of 0.3% in October, driven by continued food deflation, the statistical effect of a favourable base, and the impact of goods and services tax (GST) cuts, according to a Mint poll of 16 economists.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
IN BIHAR POLLS, IT’S NITISH VS NITISH
This election is about what Nitish Kumar has done in the past 20 years, and what he hasn't
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November 11, 2025
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GuarantCo to boost India exposure
GuarantCo, the credit-guarantee unit of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), plans to increase its exposure to India, aiming to make the country its largest Asian market within three years, a senior official said on Monday.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
HPCL, MRPL secure non-Russian crude
Indian refiners are scouting for alternatives after US imposed sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Investors bet on content boom amid box-office duds, OTT rut
The box office has been volatile, and subscriptions have plateaued in a crowded streaming services market.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
COP30, CLIMATE RISK: WHAT PEOPLE THINK
The 30th UN climate change conference began on Monday amid a credibility crisis.
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November 11, 2025
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Has Cummins India's valuation caught up with growth?
Cummins India Ltd's shares hit a new 52-week high of ₹4,495 on Friday after its September quarter (Q2FY26) results beat estimates.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Varun Berry, CEO of Britannia, quits abruptly after 13 yrs
Britannia Industries Ltd on Monday announced a sudden departure of Varun Berry as executive vicechairman, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), bringing an end to his nearly 13-year tenure at the packaged foods major.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Trai to review interconnection rules
The review aims to ensure regulations keep pace with technology, telecom changes.
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November 11, 2025
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Bajaj Fin slashes FY26 loan growth forecast
Bajaj Finance Ltd has lowered its credit growth guidance for the current financial year to 22-23% on year from its expectation of 24-25% as the non-bank lender grapples with emerging stress in its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) portfolio, MD Rajeev Jain said.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Are donations to German Red Cross taxed?
I lived in Germany for about 20 years before moving to India during the pandemic. I wish to donate ₹5 lakh to the German Red Cross before Christmas. Will this cause any tax issues in India? -Name withheld on request
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
IndiGo lease costs to fall as P&W vows engines by June
Engine maker Pratt & Whitney has assured IndiGo that it intends to replace faulty engines of 40-odd grounded planes of the country's largest airline by end-June 2026, said two persons with knowledge of the development.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
37 mn voters to decide electoral fate of Bihar polls phase 2
The electoral fortunes of 1,302 candidates, including over half a dozen ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, will be sealed today with 37 million voters eligible to exercise their franchise across 122 assembly segments in the second and final phase of the high-stakes Bihar polls.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Stepping away from work? Cognizant says think again
Co rolled out course for executives on tools like ProHance, doubling down on micro-tracking
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November 11, 2025
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Voda Idea pares loss to ₹5,524 cr in Sep qtr
Losses fell owing to a reduction in expenses, especially finance cost
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Lenskart seesaws in trading debut
SoftBank Group Corp .- backed Lenskart Solutions Ltd swung between gains and losses on its Mumbai trading debut after the company's initial public offering (IPO) raised ₹7,280 crore ($821 million) and fuelled a debate over soaring Indian startup valuations.
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November 11, 2025
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Mkt seems wary of PhysicsWallah vision
While online learning drives PhysicsWallah's volume and scale, offline centres have emerged as key growth lever.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Geopolitical readiness is now an imperative for corporate boards
Boards must adapt to an environment where geopolitical risks are a fixture and can hurt business more than any misstep
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
India's rice policy tweak cooled global prices
India's rollback of rice export restrictions offered a timely reprieve to global markets battered by surging food costs, easing supply pressures and restoring confidence in the staple's trade.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
Trent could be in for more pain
Fashion and retail chain Trent Ltd has just had another tough quarter: Revenue growth continued to slow, and its entry into smaller cities may carry a price.
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November 11, 2025
Mint Mumbai
The dip in EV sales share needn't yet cause worry
It may be premature to say if the GST rate moves will cause a shift away from EVs. Scope for incentives is slim. Performance and infrastructure gaps must be filled to increase adoption
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