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Is this a turning point in world politics? Don't bet on it
The turmoil of the last year-and-a half—tariff wars and physical wars (Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine), the abduction of a head of state and assassination of another, territorial ambitions and tattered alliances—has led to claims that the Pax Americana of stable global institutions managing commerce and conflict has ended.
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April 09, 2026
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Higher deficits a risk amid defence spending, says IMF
'Defence build-ups boost economic activity in short term but add to public debt over time'
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April 09, 2026
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Street hits the speed lane as ceasefire revives hope
Sensex has best day in five years, but experts cautious as relief may be temporary
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April 09, 2026
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Godrej Consumer’s margin may hold firm despite inflation
Staying put Godrej Consumer is expected to sustain its Ebitda margin in Q4FY26 despite inflationary pressures.
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April 09, 2026
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RBI caution is valid: The dust of war hangs hazy
Its decision to leave policy rates unchanged is consistent with economic uncertainty despite tentative signs of war relief. The central bank must stay alert but the Centre may need to act
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April 09, 2026
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India adds 55.29GW non-fossil capacity
India added record non-fossil power generation capacity of 55.29GW in 2025-26, taking the total to 283.46GW, new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.
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April 09, 2026
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RBI shuns hawkish signal amid war jitters, holds policy rates
The Reserve Bank of India’s rate-setting panel kept the policy rate unchanged on Wednesday, while governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that benchmark rates could remain low for an extended period despite the global uncertainty triggered by the West Asia war.
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April 09, 2026
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Strait stays blocked even as hundreds of ships seek transit
The Strait of Hormuz appeared to remain largely blocked on Wednesday, as shipowners try to understand if they can safely transit the vital waterway following a ceasefire between the US and Iran that was announced overnight.
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April 09, 2026
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The day Donald Trump's Iran threat gripped the world
Trump's post that a whole civilization would die if no deal was struck, sparked a frantic global guessing game
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April 09, 2026
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AI giants go on charm offensive to avert public backlash
Artificial-intelligence companies appear to be organizing around a simple message in the face of rising public anxiety about the negative potential effects of their world-changing technology: We come in peace.
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April 09, 2026
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Mangal Kabyas shed light on Bengal's riverine trade
Poems and devotional stories dating back to the 15th century continue to offer insights into Bengal's waterways
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April 09, 2026
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Govt raises LPG, gas quota for key sectors
The Centre has begun gradually restoring fuel supplies to industry, increasing allocations of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas for key industries, while maintaining the sectoral cap.
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April 09, 2026
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RBI debuts core inflation forecast, pegs FY27 at 4.4%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced its first-ever projection for core inflation—price rises excluding food and energy—with governor Sanjay Malhotra saying the move came in response to demand from some quarters.
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April 09, 2026
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Trump may meet Nato’s Rutte as he mulls exit from alliance
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) secretary-general Mark Rutte is expected to meet with US president Donald Trump on Wednesday to try to smooth over the president’s anger with the military alliance over the Iran war.
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April 09, 2026
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RBI shows RESTRAINT, HOLDS FIRE WHILE SHARPENING MESSAGE AMID GLOBAL FLUX
A first glance, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest policy call will be filed under the familiar label of “status quo”.
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April 09, 2026
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SILA raises $100 mn to fund its plans for expansion
Business services platform SILA has raised $100 million from private equity firm Permira to accelerate its expansion, underscoring growing global investor interest in India’s services ecosystem.
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April 09, 2026
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Neo plots ₹2,000-crore realty debut
At a time when global geopolitical tensions are making foreign investors cautious, Neo Alternative Asset Managers is doubling down on domestic credit with plans to raise ₹1,500-2,000 crore for its maiden real estate fund, its managing director Kaushik Desai told Mint in an interview.
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April 09, 2026
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Turning erasures into compassionate art
For her haunting new series of works, artist Saubiya Chasmawala looked afresh at old family photo albums for inspiration
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April 09, 2026
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RBI shifts boards’ focus to strategy, risk
Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday proposed to rationalise matters requiring bank board review, shifting the focus to strategy and risk oversight while allowing greater delegation of routine issues in a sweeping governance overhaul.
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April 09, 2026
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'Fuel price worries lift EV demand'
The war in West Asia is aiding demand for luxury electric vehicles driven by concerns over fuel prices among customers, BMW Group India president and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar said on Wednesday.
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April 09, 2026
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'Chinamaxxing': How it might help Asian cities out of hot oil
They should follow China’ lead in electrifying urban transport
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April 09, 2026
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NSE begins IPO prep, meets 20 bankers
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has begun preparations for its initial public offering (IPO), meeting all 20 of its investment bankers earlier this week to start drafting the offer document and outline a tentative timeline for the listing, three people aware of the matter told Mint.
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April 09, 2026
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DGCA orders upgrades by 2027 to make jets 5G safe
Ever found your mobile phone's signal to be patchy while waiting for a flight?
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April 09, 2026
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Prestige Estates hits pre-sales mark of ₹30,000 cr in FY26
Prestige Estates Projects
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April 09, 2026
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Paint cos get relief, but will it last?
Despite competitive pressures, paint companies have opted for price hikes to tackle input cost inflation.
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April 09, 2026
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Already heavy on equity funds: should you diversify into realty?
At 40, I got a ₹75 lakh windfall. I already have a portfolio with 60% towards equity mutual funds. Does adding real estate make sense for long-term diversification and retirement planning? How should one balance risk and returns for goals like retirement and children’s education over the next 6-8 years, and what kind of tax-efficient allocation and rebalancing strategy would you suggest? —Name withheld on request
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April 09, 2026
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Dark patterns in insurance: hidden traps to watch out
Design-led nudges such as false urgency, default add-ons, and drip pricing are now common
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April 09, 2026
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RBI proposes steps to ease banks’ capital requirements
The regulator suggests allowing quarterly profits in capital adequacy, scrapping IFR mandate
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April 09, 2026
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A viral row revives an untold story of Tik Tok-era creators
Before its ban, TikTok had 200 mn Indian users, opening social media to small-town creators
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April 09, 2026
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ACT Fibernet up for sale; deal likely at $1 bn valuation
The owners of ACT Fibernet have decided to sell the company at a valuation of around $1 billion, three people familiar with the development said, five years after a failed deal to sell the broadband internet provider.
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