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Fault lines in India’s regulatory state
Regulators must rebuild walls separating lawmaking, enforcement, and adjudication
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October 24, 2025
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Foreign interest
Growth prospects are attracting investment in the financial sector
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October 24, 2025
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Colgate-Palmolive India Q2 net down 17% on GST cut
Colgate Palmolive India’s net profit dropped 17.1 per cent to %327.5 crore in the quarter ended September (Q2), on the back of transitory disruptions at distributors and retailers across channels caused by the goods and services tax (GST) rate revision.
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October 24, 2025
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Labelling like it is
The ORS label ban should force a rethink on other products
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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Southern states lead in household debt charts: Mospi
Delhi least indebted; relative prosperity allows southern households to take bigger loans and service them
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October 24, 2025
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Venture funding slowed in Sep qtr; exit activity at 7-year high
Venture funding in India slowed in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 amid geopolitical uncertainty, though exit activity surged to a seven-year high, according to Venture Pulse from KPMG Private Enterprise, a quarterly report tracking investment trends globally across major regions around the world.
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October 24, 2025
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China deepens push for tech self-reliance in 5-yr plan
Calls for developing ‘new- quality productive forces’ regarding semiconductors and AI
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October 24, 2025
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No country for young: Nepal's GenZ sees little hope at home
In his hometown, Chamkhar, a tiny village of breathtaking beauty tucked into the hillside about an hour away from Nepal's capital, Rajendra Tamang sits plotting his future.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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Oberoi Realty’s growth may rest on new projects
Pre-sales expected to see boost in H2FY26 on strong pipeline
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October 24, 2025
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SAT rejects FPIs’ appeal over warrants payment
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has dismissed appeals filed by two Mauritius-based foreign portfolio investors (FPIs)—Elara India Opportunities Fund and Vespera Fund — challenging Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) rejection of their applications seeking exemption to pay the remaining 75 per cent amount on convertible warrants allotted by certain domestic companies.
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October 24, 2025
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RBI flags geopolitical tensions as key risk to cross-border payments
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has highlighted geopolitical tensions as a key risk for cross-border payments and financial flows, citing the centralised nature of global financial infrastructure and dependence on a few major settlement currencies.
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October 24, 2025
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Luxe breathes easy: Clean air homes are in demand
Premiums rise as AQI-assured homes attract eco-conscious buyers
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October 24, 2025
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NBFC, fintechs' micro loan play catches regulatory attention
Even as the overall indebtedness of micro borrowers has been under control since the introduction of guardrails last year by the Microfinance Industry Network (MFIN), a self-regulatory organisation (SRO), non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and fintechs are now increasing lending to these bottom of the pyramid segments, a development which is being closely monitored by the regulator.
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October 24, 2025
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Rebalance if allocation in your portfolio has drifted
Multi-asset allocation funds (MAAFs) are currently the best-performing category among hybrid funds across the one-, three-, and five-year horizons.
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October 24, 2025
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Profit-taking erodes intraday gains in markets
Domestic equity benchmarks extended gains for a sixth straight session on Thursday, with the Nifty briefly crossing the 26,000-mark after a year, driven by optimism over a potential trade deal with the US and upbeat corporate earnings for the July-September quarter.
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October 24, 2025
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J&K Bank sees margins gradually improve if rates hold steady
Amitava Chatterjee, managing director and chief executive officer of J&K Bank, says the bank has shifted its focus to its Rest of India branches following the Pahalgam terrorist attack and the natural calamities that hit the region.
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October 24, 2025
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Customers allowed to opt for up to 4 nominees in bank a/cs
New provisions come into effect from November 1
1 min |
October 24, 2025
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CDSCO launches digital system to monitor cough syrup quality
This comes in the wake of child deaths linked to toxic cough syrups
1 min |
October 24, 2025
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UPI accounts for 85% of payment volumes
RTGS, mainly used for high-value transfers, had largest share of transaction value in HICY25
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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The fallacy of chasing sunrise sectors
There is near unanimity that states will play a pivotal role in India’s future economic growth.
3 min |
October 24, 2025
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Modi set to join Asean event virtually, won’t meet Trump
Jaishankar to lead delegation for Malaysia summit on October 27
3 min |
October 24, 2025
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India's B2C ecom startups raise $1.3 bn in 2025 so far, B'luru leads: Tracxn
India’s business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce ecosystem comprises over 34,000 startups, with more than 22,000 (nearly two-thirds) founded in the past decade.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
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HUL Q2 volume growth flat amid GST transition
Profit rises 3.6% driven by one-off impact
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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Mithilanchal: A picture of rich culture and decay
Mithilanchal, culturally Bihar's most distinctive region and steeped in lavish grandeur of yesteryear, is now in a state of advanced decay.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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US sanctions on Russian oil majors may hurt RIL, Nayara
Rosneft, Lukoil major suppliers to India; crude import bill may rise by over ₹23K cr
3 min |
October 24, 2025
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Pensioners must know: Submit life certificate via doorstep banking
Every year, pensioners submit a life certificate — also known as Jeevan Pramaan Patra.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
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State to procure paddy worth ₹14,000 crore
The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to purchase 6 million tonnes (Mt) of paddy in the current Kharif marketing season 2025-26 worth around %14,000 crore.
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October 24, 2025
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Hindustan Zinc's margins to see support from firm prices, lower costs
Hindustan Zinc (HZ)’s revenue at *8,550 crore was up 4 per cent year-on-year (Yo-Y) and 10 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-0-Q) with better commodity prices, offset by lower volumes.
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October 24, 2025
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Credit card transactions surge, but debit card transactions fall
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Payments System Report highlighted that between 2019 and 2024, credit card transactions doubled in volume and almost tripled in value.
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October 24, 2025
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Tata Trusts issues circular on Mistry’s term renewal
Tata Trusts has circulated a proposal to reappoint Mehli Mistry as a trustee for three of its key philanthropic bodies, a move that would make him a lifetime trustee, according to people familiar with the development.
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