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Isro's 'Bahubali' rocket places heaviest satellite into orbit
In a historic Christmas eve mission, Isro’s “Bahubali” rocket on Wednesday successfully launched a 6,100 kg US communication satellite — the heaviest by and Indian launcher, into the desired orbit, a feat described by the space agency as the season's gift to the country.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
US visa rules to hit students, entry level hires
Cyrus D Mehta, founder of New York based Immigration Law firm, said: “Companies will have to offer the highest range of wage to maximise the chances of the person being hired.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Volume gains, product mix positive for Jindal Steel
The third quarter of FY26 is expected to be weak for Indian steel companies with lower realisations and higher cost of production (CoP).
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Brookfield Properties signs built-to-suit office agreement with JPMorgan Chase in Mumbai
Brookfield Properties has entered into a built-to-suit lease agreement with JPMorgan Chase to house the American investment banking firm’s global capability centre (GCC) in Mumbai's Powai.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Sectoral bets power outperformance
Fund outperformed the benchmark over two-, three-, five- and seven-year trailing periods
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Binding FTA commitments to boost Indian professional services: Commerce secretary
Legally binding commitments on professional services like chartered accountants and architects — under various free trade agreements (FTAs) signed by India — can open global opportunities in these professions, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal has said.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Hold awareness meets on G RAM G law: Centre to panchayats
The central government has directed all gram panchayats across India to convene special gram sabhas (meetings) to explain the key provisions of the newly enacted rural employment law, VB-GRAMG law before December 26.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Govt imposes ban on new mining leases in Aravallis
Existing mines with permissions will be allowed if they ‘strictly’ comply with norms; protected zone to be expanded
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to consider lowering air purifiers rates
The Delhi High Court (HC) on Wednesday directed the goods and services tax (GST) Council to meet at the earliest and consider lowering or abolishing GST on air purifiers in view of worsening air quality in the national capital.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
IRFC to refinance ₹10K cr World Bank loan
Business Standard had reported in March that IRFC was in talks to refinance dollar-denominated multilateral institution loans owing to the currency exchange rate volatility witnessed sporadically.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Can taxman access your emails & social media under new tax rules?
A recent social media post claiming that the income-tax department would have access to emails, WhatsApp messages, and other digital platforms beginning April 1, 2026, has been flagged as misleading by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
AI, energy, and India’s jobs reality
Peter Drucker once warned that the real danger in periods of upheaval is not change itself, but the habit of thinking with yesterday's logic.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Cabinet approves ₹12,015 cr Delhi Metro expansion plan
Clears 3 new Metro stretches in Delhi, including Central Vista corridor
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
SFIO launches probe into IndusInd Bank affairs
Private-sector lender Indus Ind Bank on Wednesday said that the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is investigating into the affairs of the bank under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 2013, and had sought relevant information from the lender.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Gsec yields fall 9 bps after RBI move
MEASURES TO BOOST LIQUIDITY
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
ICSI flags glitches on MCA 3.0 portal as filing deadline nears
Frequent slowdowns and timeouts, and nonfunctional website are among some of the key issues flagged by the Institute of Company Secretaries (ICSI) to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on the functioning of the version 3 of MCA 21 portal, ahead of the December 31 deadline for annual filings.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
When market infrastructure institutions become the state
The concluding part of a three-part series on the Securities Markets Code turns the spotlight on MIIs, which are no longer operating on the margins of the state. Nor are they quasi-private regulators straddling public and private law
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans amid 'censorship' row
The European Union, France and Germany condemned US visa bans on European citizens combating online hate and disinformation, with Brussels saying on Wednesday it could “respond swiftly and decisively” against the “unjustified measures”.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
60% of top 1,000 stocks trading in the red this year
Bhat added that the slowdown in corporate profit growth in the September quarter last year made elevated valuations increasingly hard to defend.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
China building on LAC thaw to counter US influence: Report
China probably seeksto capitaliseon the deescalation of tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of US-Indiaties, according toa reportbythe US Department of War.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
India Inc flags higher costs under Labour Codes
Under the new Codes, wages now include basic pay, dearness allowance, and retaining allowance.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Economy may grow at 7% in FY27 despite trade tensions: CareEdge
The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7 per cent in the next financial year 2026-27 (FY27), despite the lingering trade-related uncertainties, according to CareEdge Ratings’ latest outlook for the Indian economy.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Gold crosses $4,500/oz magic mark for first time
Bullion has risen more than 70 % so far in 2025
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Navi Mumbai airport to start commercial flight ops today
The Adani group-promoted Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will commence commercial flight operations on Thursday, according to a statement.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Govt proposes allowing captive mine owners to sell surplus output
‘The Centre has proposed allowing captive mine owners to sell minerals in the open market after meeting the requirement of their linked end-use plants, as part of a broader overhaul of mineral concession rules aimed at easing operational restrictions and encouraging deeper mineral exploration.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Hotels see jolly Dec as festival travel surges
Festival cheer ■ Yatra sees hotel business surge by 30% compared to November ■ Room rates at Sarovar Hotels trending 10% higher than last year ■ Goa remains favourite, with robust bookings and high room rates ■ SE Asian nations trending on top internationally
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Bharti, Warbug to pick up 49% in Haier India
“The collaboration with Bharti Enterprises and Warburg Pincus marks an important milestone in Haier India’s development journey,” Haier said in the statement.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
D-Street set to see record FII selloff in 2025; DII inflows soften the blow
Experts expect Indian stock market to emerge as an attractive destination for FIIs in 2026
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Earnings visibility, valuations support optimistic outlook
LARGECAP FUNDS’ PROSPECTS IN 2026
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
AIF lift beckons
Domestic institutions key to unlocking next level of growth for the industry and, thereby, the economy
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