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RBI's short dollar forward position up after 7 months
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI's) short dollar forward positions rose by $6 billion in September — the first increase in seven months — indicating the central bank’s readiness to defend the rupee in the forward market amid pressure on the currency, latest data showed.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Chandigarh, Delhi have highest share of services in GVA: NITI
Theshare ofservices in gross value added (GVA) in 2023-24 was the highest in Chandigarh (88.8 per cent), followed by Delhi (84.1 per cent), said a NITI Aayog report released last week.
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November 04, 2025
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Women's World Cup glory opens 'brand' new inning
According to industry experts, the glass ceiling for endorsements has been shattered.
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November 04, 2025
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Amid financial strain, MP looks to opt out of decentralised procurement scheme
One of the foremost foodgrain procuring states in the country, Madhya Pradesh (MP), has approached the Centre to opt out of the decentralised procurement system, citing mounting financial challenges.
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November 04, 2025
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Gold ETFs hold their shine: AUM crosses ₹1 trillion mark
Oct inflows estimated at ₹7,800 cr; silver ETF inflows also buoyant
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November 04, 2025
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Ambuja Cements profit surges to ~2,302 crore
The Adani Group firm Ambuja Cements Ltd on Monday reported an over fourfold increase in profit after tax at %2,302 crore in the second quarter ended September 2025.
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November 04, 2025
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Oil imports from US at 4.5-yr high in Oct
“The rise was economics-led, supported by a strong arbitrage window, a wider Brent-WTI spread, and weak Chinese demand that made WTI Midland competitive on a delivered basis,” said Sumit Ritolia, lead research analyst for refining and modelling at Kpler.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Rise in new orders after GST cuts drove mfg PMI to 59.2 in October
Manufacturing sector conditions in India continued to strengthen in October, buoyed by goods and services tax (GST) relief, productivity gains and tech investment that led toa faster increase in new orders, boosting output growth and buying levels, showed a private survey on Monday.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
In Gaza cemeteries, some displaced Palestinians live among the dead
Skeletons are neighbours for some Palestinians in Gaza who found nowhere but cemeteries to shelter from the war.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
East-West transit traffic soars 34% at Delhi airport
The Delhi airport handled about 670,000 East-West transit passengers between September 2024 and August 2025, marking a 34 per cent Yo-Y rise, operator Delhi International Aiport Ltd (DIAL) said on Monday.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
DLF needs aggressive launches for strong FY26
Most brokerages positive on firm, given its land bank, strong cash flows
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November 04, 2025
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'Bumper' Oct as 2W retail sales top 2.8 mn units
Two-wheeler manufacturers had a ‘bumper’ October ride on festival demand and positive sentiment after reforms in goods and services tax (GST).
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
RBI may meet banks, dealers today amid liquidity strain
The Reserve Bank of India will meet select primary dealers and banks on Tuesday, three traders aware of the developments told Reuters, amid concerns that tightening liquidity in the banking system is pressuring the government bond market.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
ED attaches ₹7,500 cr assets linked to Anil Ambani
Assets worth more than ₹7,500 crore linked to Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani (pictured), his group companies and linked entities have been attached as part of a money laundering investigation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Monday.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
IndusInd Holdings completes Invesco deal; becomes cosponsor of Invesco MF
IndusInd International Holdings (ITHL) has completed the acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Invesco Asset Management India, making it the joint sponsor of Invesco Mutual Fund (MF) alongside USA's Invesco.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
The waning influence of student politics in Bihar
With Bihar witnessing 1.4 million first-time voters, and political parties betting on the youth wave this election season, one link remains missing student leaders.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Prosus joins India’s travel story with Ixigo bet
Dutch investor pivots from tech and fintech, plots new route in India’s $100 bn travel and hospitality sector
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November 04, 2025
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Shares for social good
How India’s wealth boom can fuel enduring philanthropy
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Health, motor policy sales jump on GST exemption, festival cheer
Insurers upbeat as demand surges; input tax credit impact seen as marginal
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Well placed to manage shift to ECL: BoB chief
State-run lender Bank of Baroda will be making floating provision in the run up to transitioning to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework for loan loss provisioning, its managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) Debadatta Chand tells Abhijit Lele in an interview in Mumbai. Edited excerpts:
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
On top of the world
Institutional support has empowered women's cricket
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Trump defends call to resume nuclear tests
Cites China, Pakistan among countries testing nuclear weapons
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Go global to limit India-specific shocks, hedge currency risk
Vested Finance hasenabled Indian retail investors to invest in global mutual funds. A few other platforms, such as iFAST and Crystal, also facilitate investment in offshore mutual funds. These transactions are routed through the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberal-ised Remittance Scheme (LRS), which permits remittances ofup to $250,000 per financial year.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Bharti Airtel Q2 profit more than doubles to ₹8,651 crore
Domestic telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday reported a more than twofold jump in its consolidated net profit to ₹8,651 crore for the second quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q2FY26), on the back of continued premiumisation in the mobile phone segment and record customer additions in broadband business.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Ambuja Cements profit surges to ₹2,302 crore
The Adani Group firm Ambuja Cements Ltd on Monday reported an over fourfold increase in profit after tax at ₹2,302 crore in the second quarter ended September 2025.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
PSBs take up tech upgrade to streamline ops
Public sector banks (PSBs) havestarted undertaking comprehensive — technological upgradation in the geographical information system (GIS) and jurisdictional data dictionary (JDD) applications used by banks, according to a government source.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Vanguard launches global value centre in Hyderabad
Vanguard, one of the world’s leading investment management companies, on Monday announced the official launch ofits global value centre (GVC) in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s technology transformation.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Govt seeks applications for Irdai whole-time members for actuary, distribution posts
The Ministry of Finance has invited applications for the positions of two Whole Time Members — Actuary and Distribution — in the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai), as the tenures of the incumbent Whole-Time Member (Actuary) PK Arora and Whole-Time Member (Distribution) Satyajit Tripathy end in January 2026 and February 2026, respectively.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Meesho, Shiprocket among 7 firms to get IPO nod
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved initial public offerings (IPOs) of seven companies, including Meesho, Shiprocket, Manika Plastech, Allied Engineering Works, Rajputana Stainless, Skyways Air Services, and German Green Steel and Power.
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November 04, 2025
Business Standard
Strong earnings growth ahead for Vedanta
Vedanta’s (VEDL) Q2FY26 consolidated revenue and operating profit beat consensus estimates due to strong returns from aluminium.
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