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Financial Express Kochi
Cabinet nod to royalty cut for critical minerals
THE CABINET ON Wednesday approved downward revision of theroyaltyrates fora host of critical minerals namely caesium, graphite, rubidium and zirconium.
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November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
DRAFT ECL NORMS Banks to flag high loss-given default provisioning
WITH THE RESERVE Bank of India (RBI) set to stop receiving feedback on the draft expected credit loss (ECL) framework by November 30, banks are seeking flexibility on the loss-given default (LGD) assumption of 45% for exposures secured by eligible collateral. Lenders argue that this could overstate the loss potential in certain asset classes.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Jio seeks Trai review...
FOR INSTANCE, IN the US, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has repealed strict net neutrality tules, allowing for differentiated service offerings based on market needs.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
US House set for crunch vote on ending shutdown
THE HOUSE OF Representatives will try to end the longest government shutdown in US history on Wednesday, with a vote on a stopgap funding package to restart disrupted food assistance, pay hundreds of thousands of federal workers and revive a hobbled air-traffic control system.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
A price-expectations mismatch
A CONSEQUENCE OF THE GAP IS THAT THE REAL COST OF CAPITAL REMAINS STUBBORNLY HIGH IN INDIA
3 min |
November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
NTPC plans to start coal gasification ventures
STATE-RUN POWER UTILITY NTPC will be entering into the coal gasification segment, targeting production of 5-10 million tonnes of synthetic natural gas per year from coal, a senior company official said.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
SpiceJet loss widens to 621 cr on higher costs
SPICEJET ON FRIDAY reported a consolidated net loss of 621 crore in the second quarter of FY26, up 35% from %458 crore inthe same quarter of FY25.The losses were attributed to weak demand, grounded fleet, recalibration of dollar-based future obligations and airspace restrictions, which sharply increased operating costs.
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November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Google sued over Gemini AI spying on users
GOOGLE WAS ACCUSED in a lawsuit of using its Gemini AI assistant to unlawfully track the private communications of users of its Gmail, instant messaging and videoconference programs.
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November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Move to induct Neville, Bhat in SRTT delayed
THE TATA GROUP'S internal power balance remains delicate even a day after Noel Tata succeeded in placing his son, Neville,and Tata group veteran Bhaskar Bhat on the board of one of the two powerful trusts that holds majority stake in Tata Sons. But his efforts to induct the two on the other trust fell through, sources said.
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November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
CPSEs’ capex rises 13% during April-October
Pace moderates to 6% last month
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November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Oct retail inflation dips to series-low of 0.25%
Sustained fall in vegetable prices, GST cuts pull down the index
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November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Experts see another Fed rate cut in Dec amid job mkt strain
FEDERAL RESERVE GOVERNOR Stephen Miran said better-than-expected inflation data and signs of continued weakness in the job market call for a third consecutive interest-rate cut in December.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Chola Finance bets on mortgage biz
CHOLAMANDALAM INVESTMENT AND Finance Company is focusing on the mortgage businesses to drive asset growth and diversification, even as it reworks the product strategies for newer segments such as consumer and small enterprise loans (CSEL) and SME loans over pricing and profitability issues.
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November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
AI’s power grab has to face affordability politics
EVEN AS THE labour and housing markets slow, the “three As” of the Trump economy have kept things chugging along in 2025: artificial intelligence, asset prices, and the affluent.Last week’s elections showed voters have a fourth “A” in mind that threatens the current dynamic: affordability.
3 min |
November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Tata Steel's profit up nearly fourfold
TATA STEEL ON Wednesday reported a 272% jump in its consolidated net profit at ₹3,102 crore onthe back of better steel realisations and lower expenses aided by strategic cost transformation initiatives.
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November 13, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Marketing the classroom
THE DOMAIN OF education is becoming increasingly tech-driven. As a result, edtech and skill development firms are constantly facing pressure, not only to innovate but also to market responsibly. Given this context, several industry players often rely on exaggerated claims to outdo their competitors, which eventually erodes trust among students and parents. As individuals have now become more cognizant, it is imperative that brands move away from overstatements to embrace ethical storytelling. This means relying on real outcomes, transparent data, and human experiences to shed light on learning journeys.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Wikipedia vs Grokipedia
HOW QUARTER-CENTURY-OLD 'FREE' ONLINE KNOWLEDGE BASE IS BEING CHALLENGED IN Al ERA
4 min |
November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
JSW Energy commissions green H2 plant in Karnataka
JSW ENERGY ON Tuesday announced commissioning a green hydrogen plant in Karnataka which will support JSW Steel in clean steel making process.
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November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Hiranandani forays into senior living segment
HIRANANDANI COMMUNITIES, PART of the Niranjan Hiranandani Group, on Tuesday announced its foray into the senior living segment with the launch of 'Elements' at Hiranandani Parks, Oragadam - an integrated township in Chennai.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Winter crop area up 27% on year; a fifth of sowing completed
SOWING OF RABI crops such as wheat, pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereals has commenced at a fast pace, with the total area under the crops touching 13 million hectare (Mha), or over 20% of the normal sown area for the full season, reports Sandip Das.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
India may miss 5 MT green hydrogen output target by 2030: Official
INDIA IS LIKELY to miss the target of achieving 5 million tonne (MT) of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030 due to global uncertainties, a senior government official said on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Adani forays into battery storage biz
THE ADANI GROUP on Tuesday announced plans to set up India’s largest Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) facility with a capacity of 1,126 MW at its renewable energy park in Khavda, Gujarat.
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November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
'Series B, C funding gap is an attractive opportunity for us'
With global, crossover capital fading in the market, the mid-stage funding gap in the country’s fintech space has widened. US-based venture capital firm QED Investors, which has backed companies such as Jupiter and OneCard, sees that as an attractive gap, says Sandeep Patil, partner and head of Asia. Ina conversation with Ayanti Bera, he explains why the firm is now eyeing Series B and C deals, how valuations are behaving, and where the next big fintech opportunities lie. Excerpts:
2 min |
November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Bharat Tex 2026 to be held from July 14-17
INDIA'S FLAGSHIP GLOBAL textiles and apparel event ‘Bharat Tex 2026’ will be held from July 14-17, its organisers said on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Apple's cautious AI spending wins fans as rivals face heavy scrutiny
APPLE HAS FACED plenty of criticism from Wall Street for not spending as aggressively on artificial intelligence as its Big Tech rivals. But that strategy is suddenly a blessing for the iPhone maker.
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November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Putting audiences centre stage
WHY STAKEHOLDERS REMAIN DIVIDED OVER DECOUPLING LANDING-PAGE VIEWERSHIP AND TELEVISION RATINGS
3 min |
November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Torrent Power Q2 profit jumps nearly 50%
TORRENT POWER ON Tuesday posted nearly 50% jump in consolidated net profit to ₹741.55 crore for September quarter FY26, mainly on the back of higher revenues from generation business.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Neville Tata, Bhaskar Bhat appointed trustees of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
Venu Srinivasan is vice-chairman
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
ONGC sees Mumbai High oil recovery from Jan
STATE-RUN OIL AND Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) expects recovery in its oil production from the Mumbai High field, where it partners with British oil major BP, to start from January.
2 min |
November 12, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
PM: Perpetrators
Amit Shah, who chaired at least two security meetings in Delhi Tuesday over the blast, posted on X: “Chaired review meetings on the Delhi carblast with the senior officials.
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