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FM thanks states for GST support

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September 07, 2025

"YESTERDAY, I HAVE written a letter to each finance minister thanking them, saying, you can have any number of intense discussions and arguments, but finally, the Council rose to the occasion and gave relief to the people of India.

And, I am grateful for that gesture," she said. The panel was to meet for two days starting September 3 to discuss the proposal made by the Centre but ended up approving it on the very first day after a daylong meeting.

"So the sense of the house was, this is a proposal which is going to undoubtedly benefit the common man. There is no point in standing against it... Ultimately everybody came together for a good cause, and I'm truly very grateful," Sitharaman said.

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Apple tops 2025 smartphone mkt

GLOBAL SMARTPHONE SHIPMENTS rose 2% year- on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and eco- nomic momentum in emerging markets, Counter- point Research said on Mon- day. Apple led the market with a 20% share, the largest among the top five brands, supported by solid demand in emerging and mid-sized markets and strong sales of the iPhone 17 series, said Counterpoint analyst Varun Mishra.

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January 13, 2026

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New US envoy raises hope of deal, says talks resume today

HOPES OF A trade deal between India and the US revived on Monday with the new US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor saying the two countries will discuss trade issues in their next call scheduled for Tuesday.

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January 13, 2026

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Powell vows to stand firm amid DOJ criminal probe

TRUMP DENIES HAVING ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE INVESTIGATION

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January 13, 2026

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Inequality top concern for youth: Survey

*“Cyberfraud big worry for CEOs’

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January 13, 2026

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Forex swap to cruise on arbitrage, corp demand, say bankers

THE ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITIES between onshore and offshore markets alongside an expected pickup in corporate participation are likely to help the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) $10-billions foreignexchange swap sail through smoothly, bankers said.

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January 13, 2026

Financial Express Kochi

Deutsche’s India business gets Kotak, Federal bids

THE BANK, WHICH currently operates branches in 16 cities in India, has been narrowing its focus in recent years on corporate banking and investment banking services for multinational and large domestic clients.

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January 13, 2026

Financial Express Kochi

Labour Code impact drags TCS, HCLTech profits in Q3

Revenue growth remains steady

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January 13, 2026

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Gold and silver storm to records

GOLD AND SILVER climbed to records in a broad-based metals rally as the US Justice Department threatened the Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment, reviving concerns over the central bank's independence.

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January 13, 2026

Financial Express Kochi

Lemon Tree: Restructuring gains

EYES CAGR OF 11% IN REVENUE, 13% IN EBITDA, 26% IN PAT OVER FY25-28

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January 13, 2026

Financial Express Kochi

Capex budget may increase to ₹12.5L cr

AKEYAREA where much of the incremental outlay may be directed is the Centre’s grant-like scheme for special assistance to states for capital investment (SASCI).

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January 13, 2026

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