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Mint Chennai
Induction push widens as crude crosses $100 again
With global crude oil prices surging past $100 per barrel amid the West Asia crisis, the government has begun nudging households and industries to shift to alternative energy sources as it seeks to ease pressure on domestic fuel supplies and reduce dependence on imports.
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April 14, 2026
Mint Chennai
Can you claim US tax deductions in India?
After working in the US for about 1.5 years, I returned to India in July 2025 and started working here.
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April 14, 2026
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Car leasing emerges as a key tax saver in new regime: Here’s why
Car rentals are adjusted against the employee's pre-tax salary, helping reduce overall taxable income
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April 14, 2026
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Can realty firms ride the shock?
A bunch of listed realty developers announced Q4FY26 updates last week.
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April 14, 2026
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'CAFE-III to kick in from April next year'
Automobile manufacturers will have to comply with stricter fuel efficiency norms from 1 April next year, as the government is unlikely to extend the deadline for the implementation of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency III (CAFE-III) standards, additional secretary in the ministry of heavy industries Hanif Qureshi said on Monday.
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April 14, 2026
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Why your kids should start lifting weights
Structured strength training is beneficial for children as it builds neuromuscular coordination and improves body posture
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April 14, 2026
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Food, fuel lift retail inflation to 3.4%; pressure to persist
rise in inflation in March were pan and tobacco (0.9%), housing, water, gas etc (0.6%), and restaurants at 0.4%.
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April 14, 2026
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Digital lenders revive growth in FY26 with unsecured loans
Digital lending firms regained some momentum in FY26, as unsecured lending picked up and growth stabilized after a regulatory-led slowdown the previous year, industry executives and analysts told Mint.
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April 14, 2026
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Trump weighs limited strikes against Iran after peace talks collapse
President Trump and his advisers are looking at resuming limited military strikes in Iran in addition to the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a way to break a stalemate in peace talks, according to officials and people familiar with the situation.
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April 14, 2026
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PMS cos seek nod for IPO, unlisted deals
Portfolio management services (PMS) firms have asked the market regulator to widen their investment universe, as the segment struggles to keep pace with rival products, four people aware of the discussions said.
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April 14, 2026
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Was Anand Rathi’s FY26 performance only market-driven?
Anand Rathi has posted consistent profit growth despite market volatility.
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April 14, 2026
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Gold tumbles as US blockade of Hormuz raises inflationary risks
Gold tumbled on mounting inflation concerns, after the US-Iran peace talks ended without resolution and American plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz deepened a global energy-supply shock.
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April 14, 2026
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Viral today, gone tomorrow: the uncertain life of music in India
Recently, rapper Badshah had to apologize after cases were filed against him for his song Tateeree, which was criticised as vulgar and misogynistic.
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April 14, 2026
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High-street rents outpace mall leases
High-street retail rents are rising faster than mall leases across India’s top cities, as brands pay a premium for visibility and daily footfall, according to a report released on Monday.
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April 14, 2026
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Centre weighs battery moat to defend local energy projects
tric vehicles and energy storage services.
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April 14, 2026
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World finance chiefs see déjà vu at IMF
Economic policymakers are about to gather in Washington to assess the damage US President Donald Trump's war on Iran has caused to growth in West Asia and beyond.
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April 13, 2026
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Failure of peace talks: Is Pax Americana at risk?
The end of US-Iran parleys in Islamabad without a peace pact has put the world back on edge and the global spotlight on what’ at stake for America in the economic theatre of war
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April 13, 2026
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India opens wheat export taps as global prices rise
India is set to more than double its export quota for wheat, including for its flour products atta as global prices rise
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April 13, 2026
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Naval architects to give wings to the Centre’s shipbuilding mission
The Centre plans to appoint naval architects to the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) to strengthen the regulator's technical capabilities and enable deeper consultancy support for shipbuilding, two people aware of the matter said, as India aims to cut reliance on foreign-built vessels.
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April 13, 2026
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Why Jan Vishwas 2026 matters: It'll expunge 'crimes' that are not
It promises to decriminalize a large number of 'offences' that should never have been punishable
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April 13, 2026
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RBI can get banks to use customer-oriented incentives
Agents and employees representing banks and non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) have been known to frequently push inappropriate products on hapless customers in their zeal to boost sales and rake in the commissions that come with them.
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April 13, 2026
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New labour codes may raise film, OTT production costs
Firms to see 15-20% cost surge as the codes give formal protection to gig, freelance workers
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April 13, 2026
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'Carbon exposure raises banks' risks'
Banks with greater exposure to carbon- intensive sectors are likely to incur higher credit risk over time, leading to increased monitoring and recovery costs, researchers at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, have found in their study.
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April 13, 2026
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How India’s art market survived two wars and a pandemic
notable rise in buyers, with many new bidders.
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April 13, 2026
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Special Parl session: BJP whip for all MPs
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to all of its members of Parliament (MPs), urging them to remain present in their respective house during the extended budget session starting on Thursday.
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April 13, 2026
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FIIs may return as valuations ease: Helios’ Dinshaw Irani
Foreign investors could begin returning to Indian equities as valuations in the broader market turn more reasonable and earnings growth stabilizes, but a sustained surge in inflows will likely hinge on easing capital gains tax rules for foreign institutional investors (FIIs), said Dinshaw Irani, managing director and chief executive officer at Helios Capital Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd.
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April 13, 2026
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How Hong Kong helps the flow of Iran's hidden billions
For years, Hong Kong has flourished as China's hub for helping Iran survive punishing sanctions
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April 13, 2026
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HOW FAKE ARTISTES MAKE MUSIC, AND MONEY
AI generated tracks are piggybacking on the reputation of real musicians to make illicit gains.
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April 13, 2026
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Artemis II: American science cannot afford to lose its verve
Washington's budget cuts may prove to be a monumental mistake
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April 13, 2026
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Indian firms look at private deals before listing plans
Over 10 active IPO mandates have transitioned to this dual-track model in the past month
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