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Financial Express Kochi
Markets volatile, but resilient
Peace talks, DIIs save the day
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August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
LIC net profit rises 5%
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION of India (LIC) on Thursday reported a 5% year-on-year rise in its standalone net profit to ₹10,986.51 crore for the June quarter, even as the growth in first-year and single premiums remained muted.
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August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
SC Begins Hearing BPSL Case Afresh
THE SUPREME COURT on Thursday commenced hearing afresh a batch of pleas related to its May 2 judgment ordering liquidation of BPSL while setting aside JSW Steel's resolution plan.
1 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
'Snapchat ads thrive on real-time relevance'
With over 250 million monthly active users in India — 90% of them Gen Z — Snapchat is doubling down on attention-led advertising.
2 min |
August 08, 2025
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GIC Re profit jumps 69%
GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION of India (GIC Re) on Thursday reported a 69% year-on-year rise in its net profit for the first quarter at ₹1,752.23 crore, supported by higher investment income and lower commission payouts.
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August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
RBI Direction to Help Firms Raise Cheaper Funds
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest directives will help corporates to raise cheaper funds and gain more efficient access to capital markets.
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August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Tourist sites, flash floods are on a collision course
IT'S ONE OF the world's fastest-growing tourist sites, attracting more visitors than the Statue of Liberty, the Tower of London, or Pompeii. It's also one of the locations most at risk from devastating natural disasters as our planet warms.
3 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Uncertainty Looms Over Women's ODI World Cup
The fate of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting the ICC Women's ODI World Cup matches in September-November hangs in the balance with Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) yet to get permission from local authorities to host the matches at the venue, where 11 people lost their lives in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory celebrations.
2 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Extra tariff on India discriminatory, say analysts
Oil Turmoil
2 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Chemical, Textile Exporters Likely to Get Some Relief
The government on Thursday held a meeting with the representatives of the textiles and chemicals industry, the sectors that will be worst hit by the 50% tariffs by the US, and discussed strategies to cushion the blow through incentives and market diversification.
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August 08, 2025
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Coal India Allows Sale of Surplus Power
In a major policy shift, state-run Coal India (CIL) has cleared the decks for un-requisitioned surplus (URS) power generated by the thermal power plants that use CIL's linkage coal under long and medium-term fuel supply agreements (FSAs), to be sold in power markets and exchanges with effect from August 1.
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August 08, 2025
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Airtel parent group lines up ₹9,310-cr share sale
INDIAN CONTINENT INVESTMENT, part of the founder group of Bharti Airtel, is looking to trim its stake in the country's second-largest wireless operator for the second time this year.
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August 08, 2025
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Trump Calls for Intel Boss Tan to Resign
US PRESIDENT DONALD Trump on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of new Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, calling him \"highly conflicted\" due to his ties to Chinese firms and raising questions about plans to turn around the struggling American chip icon.
1 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
China's export machine powers ahead
PICKING UP
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August 08, 2025
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RBI Proposes to Penalise Banks for Delaying Claims
The Reserve Bank of India's draft circular released late on Wednesday proposes to significantly ease the claim settlement process following death of an account holder.
1 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Opportunity in crisis
Trump's tariff shocker should prompt India to push ahead on big-ticket reforms
2 min |
August 08, 2025
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Textiles may take $5-bn hit as new US orders dry up
A 50% ADDITIONAL tariff on exports to the US market may cause a $5-billion hit to India's textile and apparel exports on an annual basis, industry sources said.
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August 08, 2025
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India to be $25-trn powerhouse by 2050, says Adani
INDIA WILL BE a $25 trillion economic \"power house\" by 2050, with the global centre of gravity shifting towards it, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said while addressing students at the Indian Institute of Management in Lucknow on Thursday.
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August 08, 2025
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FPIs sell $3.2 bn in 21 days in July, IT shares see $2.3-bn outflow
FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS (FPIs), after being net purchasers in four consecutive months, which extended to July 10, reversed positions and net sold stocks worth $3.2bn during the rest of the month.
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August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
No logic behind tariff, talks to continue: MEA
THERE IS NO logic or reason behind the Trump administration's \"unilateral\" move to impose 50% tariffs on Indian exports to the US, secretary, economic relations, ministry of external affairs, Dammu Ravi said on Thursday.
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August 08, 2025
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BoE Cuts Rates to 4% After Vote
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday, but four of its nine policymakers—worried about high inflation—sought to keep borrowing costs on hold, suggesting the BoE's run of rate cuts might be nearing an end.
1 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
HPCL's June qtr profit rises to ₹4,111 crore
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM (HPCL) on Thursday reported a staggering 548.4% year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26, at ₹4,110.93 crore, compared to ₹633.94 crore in the same period last fiscal.
1 min |
August 08, 2025
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Entire thrust will be on retail health this year
The New India Assurance Company, India's largest general insurer, will double down on retail health insurance—a segment currently dominated by standalone health insurers.
2 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Auto parts makers hit hard; global ops may act as cushion
THE US ADMINISTRATION'S move to impose a steep 50% tariff on Indian auto components is set to hit exports hard.
1 min |
August 08, 2025
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Hero to strengthen 125cc-bike lineup
HERO MOTOCORP is preparing to launch two new motorcycles in the 125cc segment ahead of the festive season, as the company looks to defend its top spot in market share.
1 min |
August 08, 2025
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IAMAI flags data protection hurdles for AI companies
SEEKING RELIEF
1 min |
August 08, 2025
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Higher gold prices push Titan Q1 profit up 52%
Robust Start To FY26
1 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Apple's India Harvest Unspoiled
Apple's iPhone manufacturing in India under the government's smartphone PLI scheme remains firmly on track despite US President Donald Trump's latest proposal for a 100% tariff on semiconductor chips imported from countries that do not manufacture—or plan to manufacture—in the US.
2 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
GDP growth up to 100 bps may be lost
Impact on current account deficit in FY26 seen at 0.8% of GDP assuming that global crude oil prices do not spiral upwards
2 min |
August 08, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
IIM Bangalore holds alumni meet after 6 years
THE IIM BANGALORE Alumni Association (IIMBAA) returned with its annual alumni meet, IIMBue 2025, on August 2-3, at The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru, after a six-year hiatus.
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