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Gold Lending Industry Eyes Self-Regulation, Priority Tag
With ₹3 trillion in assets, gold lenders push for SRO tag and priority treatment in RBI norms
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September 05, 2025
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Mizuho's deal with Avendus stalled
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.'s efforts to buy a majority stake in Indian investment bank Avendus Capital have hit a roadblock over disagreements on valuation and the right exit option for the KKR & Co. portfolio company, according to people familiar with the matter.
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September 05, 2025
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EU trade chief to visit India next week
European Union (EU) trade chief Maros Sefcovic will visit New Delhi next week, as talks on a planned free trade agreement make \"rapid progress\", trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.
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September 05, 2025
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Ayurveda Food From Ancient Texts Can Now Seek FSSAI Nod
There was earlier no provision for the food regulator to give licence for Ayurveda Aahara
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September 05, 2025
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Amazon Signs 20-Year Lease for Fulfillment Centre in W. Bengal
Amazon Seller Services, the marketplace arm of Amazon Inc., has leased 5.6 lakh sq. ft of warehousing space in West Bengal's Hooghly as it scales up its fulfillment network across India.
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September 05, 2025
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Onam feasts, with a side of art
A Mint round-up of what's happening in and around the city
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September 05, 2025
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Incarceration Game: Americans need to wrack their minds over it
This model of how authoritarians could quell dissent has cues for Americans on defending ideals
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September 05, 2025
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Thanks to GST high, TVs may beat smartphones in festive season
Stakeholders expect a boost to the electronics and appliances market during the annual sales season
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September 05, 2025
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Heavy rains cause fresh flooding in Northern India, Pakistan
Heavy rain in the Himalayas continued to lash Northern India and neighbouring Pakistan on Thursday with flooding of homes and highways worsening as major rivers overflowed.
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September 05, 2025
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Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies
Giorgio Armani, the billionaire designer who established one of the world's most revered fashion labels and helped define the \"Made in Italy\" slogan as a sign of quality for consumers, has died. He was 91.
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September 05, 2025
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IndusInd's New CEO Seeks to Cut Risks in Revamp
Anand Has Asked Division Heads to Flag Lapses and Submit Improvement Plans for a New Three-Year Plan
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September 05, 2025
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Food and grocery delivery gets dearer with hike in GST, platform fee
India's top food and grocery delivery platforms are gearing up for the high-stakes festive season with a flurry of charges—a new goods and services tax, higher platform fees, surge pricing, rain fees, and long-distance delivery charges—to cash in on the annual demand spike.
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September 05, 2025
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Maple Highways in talks for $200 mn
Maple Highways Pte Ltd, an Indian road contractor backed by Canada's second largest pension fund, is in advanced talks to raise about $200 million through a bilateral offshore loan, according to people familiar with the matter.
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September 05, 2025
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Inox Wind sees margin tailwind, but execution cloud looms
Losing steam
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September 05, 2025
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Chiratae Ventures expands leadership, targets growth
Chiratae Ventures named Venkatesh Peddi and Ranjith Menon as MDs to lead venture fund series; to hire a third partner
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September 05, 2025
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Acapella to Grow Li'l Gamby, Eyes Fundraise by Mid-2026
Acapella Hospitality, the six-year-old venture promoted by Centrum Capital's family office, is sharpening its focus on quick-service restaurant (QSR) segment with plans to scale its Li'l Gamby brand and raise its first external round of funding by mid-2026.
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September 05, 2025
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India-China rapprochement: A season of wishful thinking?
The record doesn't show Beijing as a reliable partner for New Delhi
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September 05, 2025
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No GST on life, health insurance: Insurers brace for cost shock
The GST exemption on individual protection and health policies will directly benefit consumers
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September 05, 2025
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Economy to hurt if states not compensated for GST loss: Kerala FM
Kerala faces a likely annual revenue loss of ₹8,000-10,000 crore due to the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) rates across segments that was announced by the GST Council on Wednesday, Kerala finance minister K.N. Balagopal said.
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September 05, 2025
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Eicher, Bajaj Auto's premium motorbike sales to take a hit
Bajaj Auto and Royal Enfield dominate the market for premium bikes above 350cc capacity
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September 05, 2025
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Indian envoy visits Tesla's China factory
India's consul general in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, visited Tesla's factory in the city on Thursday amid growing speculation over the export of its China-made luxury electric vehicle models to India.
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September 05, 2025
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Small cars, bikes cheaper, but EVs to see shrinking tax edge
Tax differential between electric and conventional cars with smaller engines to reduce
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September 05, 2025
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Price-wary govt starts subsidised onion sales
In a precautionary measure to keep a lid on onion prices during this season of festivals, the Centre on Thursday launched retail sale of the politically-sensitive vegetable at ₹24 a kg, starting with cities where prices had crossed ₹31.
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September 05, 2025
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Facebook, YouTube banned in Nepal
Nepal on Thursday banned social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube among others for failing to register with the ministry of communication and information technology within the given deadline.
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September 05, 2025
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Trump Administration's Cuts to Harvard Funding Are Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
White House Vows to Appeal After Court Orders Government to Restore Billions of Dollars in Funding
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September 05, 2025
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GST rate cut to ease logistics costs, spur economic growth
A reduction in the cost of logistics would have cascading effects, such as making manufacturing more competitive
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September 05, 2025
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Option signals flash red as bulls battle tariff storm
On Monday, puts exceeded calls by ₹1,181 crore as bulls sold puts and bears closed out their bearish call positions
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September 04, 2025
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Panchayati Raj Ministry Eyes OTT Series to Spotlight Work
Ministry plans campaign showcasing rural women's leadership, empowerment.
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September 04, 2025
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Demand, margin woes keep home décor stocks out of vogue
The home décor sector, which includes companies that produce plastic pipes, ceramic tiles, and wood panels, is facing significant challenges. Weak consumer demand, lower realizations, and margin pressure have depressed earnings.
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September 04, 2025
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India to test battery storage at coal plants
India will test the installation of battery storage systems at some coal power plants, as the nation grapples with integrating massive solar capacity while maintaining reliable electricity supply, an adviser to India's power ministry said.
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