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Maharashtra drives sugar output up 43% in Oct-Nov
INDIA'S SUGAR PRODUCTION increased by 43% to 4.11 million tonne (MT) in the first two months of the 2025-26 marketing year (October-September) compared to the previous year, due to a sharp spike in output from Maharashtra and surplus monsoon rainfall, the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) said on Tuesday.
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December 03, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata
Balaji Wafers scales up production plans
SNACKS MAKER NEARS STAKE SALE TO GENERAL ATLANTIC
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December 03, 2025
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SIM-binding order may lose signal
EXPERTS FLAG TECHNICAL HURDLES IN DoT’S NEW SIM-BASED RULE
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December 03, 2025
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Imran Khan’s sister allowed to meet him in Adiala Jail
THE PAKISTAN GOVERNMENT on Tuesday allowed Imran Khan’s sister to meet him in prison after a large number of party supporters gathered outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail following speculation over his health and well-being.
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December 03, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata
Small-, mid-cap indices may continue to underperform
EXPENSIVE VALUATIONS
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December 03, 2025
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Firms excited to seize upon free trade pact with India: UK
THE UK GOVERNMENT has said that the free trade pact with India, once implemented, is expected to significantly enhance the 44.1-billion-pound bilateral trade partnership, and companies from both sides are “excited” to seize the investment and growth opportunities.
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December 03, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata
Fireside closes fourth fund at $235 mn
FIRESIDE VENTURES HAS announced the final close of its fourth fund at $253 million, securing commitments from a broad set of global investors, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), US university endowments, and financial institutions such as HarbourVest, Waterfield,and Fidelity International.On the domestic side,the fund has attracted consumer-focused corporations like Sharrp Ventures, Mirabilis, and Emami, as well as several founders from India’s startup ecosystem.
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December 03, 2025
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Wakefit to challenge Ikea: CEO
Firm sets price band at ₹185-195 for ₹1,288-cr IPO
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December 03, 2025
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Banks resume lending...
Industry watchers pointed out that in order to drive up yields, and protect their margins, banks are moving away from highly competitive corporate loans.
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December 03, 2025
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Eurozone inflation edges up
EURO-AREA INFLATION inched up, supporting the European Central Bank’s view that there’s little reason to lower borrowing costs further.
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December 03, 2025
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‘We serve premiumisation across all consumer segments and levels’
Pernod Ricard India (PRI), known for brands such as Royal Stag and Blenders Pride, aims to offer increasingly discerning choices as consumers seek higher-quality drinking experiences, CEO Jean Touboul says in a conversation with Viveat Susan Pinto.
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December 03, 2025
Financial Express Kolkata
Maruti to set up 100K charging points
INDIA'S LARGEST CARMAKER, Maruti Suzuki, is aiming to set up over 100,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country by 2030 to boost consumer confidence in EV adoption, the company’s MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi told FE.
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December 03, 2025
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If Europe wants war, then Russia is ready, says Putin
Russian president meets two Trump envoys to discuss Ukraine peace
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December 03, 2025
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Muskian future of work: An OTT series without a plot
ELON MUSK HAS done it again. In between launching rockets, wiring brains to computers, and arguing with strangers on X at 3 am, the world’s most prolific futurist-in-chief has made yet another promise to civilisation: artificial intelligence (AI) will make work optional.
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December 03, 2025
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Trade gap set to rule talks
AFTER THE US imposed sanctions on biggest Russian exporters - Rosneft and Lukoil -- India scaled back purchases from Russia.
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December 03, 2025
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‘Our goal is to rebuild and emerge stronger over 18-24 months’
Crypto exchange WazirX restarted operations in October after the exchange faced one of the biggest setbacks from a cyberattack by North Korean hackers in 2024. The firm has completed its restructuring process. Creditors have received 85% funds as of the day of the attack
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December 03, 2025
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White-collar hiring up 23% after Diwali dip: Naukri
WHITE COLLAR HIRING in November has surged by 23%, mainly led by non-IT sectors such as education, real estate, hospitality and travel, and insurance, says a report.
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December 03, 2025
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Aircraft maker to inspect A320s
AIRBUS MUST INSPECT A320s
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December 03, 2025
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Omnicom agencies take shape in India
DAYS AFTER THE global merger between Omnicom and Interpublic Group (IPG) was finalised, the India structure of the consolidated entity is beginning to take shape.
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December 03, 2025
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Trade gap set to rule talks with Putin
OIL TRADE, S-400 ON AGENDA
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December 03, 2025
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FIFA WC 2026 to be the biggest ever
BIGGER WILL BE better — that’s FIFA’s gamble for the all-changed 2026 World Cup, which takes place across a record number of host countries with more games than ever before.
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December 03, 2025
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Crude imports from Russia touch 5-month high in Nov
SHIPMENTS SEEN PLUNGING THIS MONTH WITH SANCTIONS IN FORCE
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December 03, 2025
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Economists see room for ₹2L-cr OMOs by March
THE RESERVE BANK of India (RBI) is likely to conduct open market operations (OMOs) of around %1.5-2 lakh crore by March 2026, said economists.
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December 03, 2025
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Bonds rally on short covering
Bond yields rise when prices fall.
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December 03, 2025
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Bajaj Housing promoter entity sells 2% for ₹1,588 cr
BAJAJ FINANCE, ONE of the promoter entities of Bajaj Housing Finance, on Tuesday divested a 2% stake for ₹1,588 crore through an open market transaction.
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December 03, 2025
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PCB industry needs ₹15,000-cr fresh investments: Syrma MD
INDIA WILL REQUIRE ₹10,000-15,000 crore in fresh investments in printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing over the next 2-3 years to bring its import dependence below 50%, JS Gujral, managing director at Syrma SGS said.
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December 03, 2025
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Nabard: 76% rural families see income rising next year
OVER 75.9% OF rural households expect their income to increase over the next year, according to a bimonthly survey conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) in November 2025.
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December 03, 2025
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Ensuring affordable fuel for masses
WHEN INDIA ANNOUNCED its ambitious target to roll out 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) by FY26, it seemed like a win on all fronts. It promised to reduce oil imports, strengthen energy security, cut carbon emissions, and boost farmer incomes. Yet on the ground, the narrative has been more complicated. Concerns over reduced mileage, potential engine wear, and rising fuel costs have made ethanol blending a contentious issue, especially among India’s urban middle class, a price sensitive demographic. India doesn’t need to choose between sustainability and affordability. A smarter, more flexible approach would be to open trade in fuel ethanol, maintain mechanisms to protect farmers, and adopt technological solutions to check evaporative emissions to the ethanol story work better for all.
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December 03, 2025
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FM bats for better sharing of tax data among nations
COUNTRIES MUST COLLABORATE in tax matters as new financial products emerge and the economies become more digital, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Evolving structures of “beneficial ownership” necessitate continued cooperation between jurisdictions, she said.
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December 03, 2025
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‘Video advertising is no longer a big brand thing’
New research from Amazon Ads shows 89% of Indian SMB marketing leaders believe AI will free up time for strategic priorities, even as 60% feel overwhelmed by the number of tools available. So its priority now is to simplify high-quality ad creation for resource-strapped businesses.
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