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Only 60% of the plastic waste in India is recycled a year: Bisleri
According to bottled water brand Bisleri, India consumes 13 million tonnes of plastic annually, out of which 60% is recycled.
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September 11, 2025
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Rupee recovers, closes 4 paise up
The rupee recovered slightly from its record low level and ended with a gain of 4 paise at 88.11 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, aided by strong foreign fund inflows and a weaker greenback.
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September 11, 2025
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Bank credit growth to moderate to 10-11%: ICRA
Rating agency ICRA Ltd expects bank credit growth to moderate to 10.4-11.3% in 2025-26, from 10.9% in 2024-25 and 16.3% in 2023-24, even as incremental credit flow rises to ₹19-20.5 trillion from ₹18 trillion in the previous fiscal year.
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September 11, 2025
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Death, tears and Shakespeare in Zhao's Hamnet
Chloé Zhao's film about the death of Shakespeare's son is devastating
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September 11, 2025
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Abhishek Bachchan moves HC against infringers
The actor has alleged that rogue sites are using his name.
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September 11, 2025
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Nepal army moves to quell protest
The Nepali Army deployed troops on Kathmandu's streets late on Tuesday to contain the violent unrest that forced the political leadership to step down, fuelling instability in the South Asian nation.
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September 11, 2025
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China hype is enhancing its image at home and abroad
A new book unfavourably compares a 'lawyerly' US with Beijing's engineering can-do mindset
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September 11, 2025
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Beenext eyes early bets in niche manufacturing
India's export market was dominated by large firms with captive demand, which limited the scope of growth
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September 11, 2025
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Floods, heatwaves driving green cities
Indian cities are increasingly vulnerable to climate-related disasters such as extreme heat, flooding, and disease outbreaks.
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September 11, 2025
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Direct-to-digital movie releases dwindle but big studios still gain
While video streaming platforms have mostly gone slow on premiering films directly online, insisting that all movies go to theatres first in order to benefit from the box office buzz, bigger studios with clout are still managing to strike some lucrative deals.
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September 11, 2025
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Regulatory push: Law firms ramp up tech, media hiring
The regulatory and financing challenges in the telecom sector are also creating new opportunities
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September 11, 2025
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A New Series Lays Bare the Fascist Playbook
The show convinces us that this neurotic, often repulsive man could also be a Pied Piper for disenchanted Italians
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September 11, 2025
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Brace for risk repricing as insurers face climate claims
Climate effects are expected to accelerate and transform the risk models of the insurance business
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September 11, 2025
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How to turn your 30s into a key wealth-building decade
Ensure EMIs are below one-third of income, review investments regularly to align with goals
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September 11, 2025
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Why Niva Bupa is hit by GST cut on individual health cover
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd faces Hobson's choice after the goods and services tax (GST) rate changes on insurance: to remain competitive without raising premiums and sacrifice profit margin, or become uncompetitive by raising premiums and protect profit margin.
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September 11, 2025
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Fitch boosts India's FY26 GDP outlook to 6.9%, from 6.5%
Fitch Ratings on Wednesday raised India's growth outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026 to 6.9%, from its June estimate of 6.5%, citing stronger-than-expected momentum in the services sector and resilient consumption spending from both households and government.
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September 11, 2025
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Ozempic maker to sack 9,000 globally
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced Wednesday it would cut 11% of its workforce, as the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy faces rising competition for its anti-obesity treatments.
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September 11, 2025
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iPhone 17 rings in festive cheer for Apple
Apple on Tuesday unveiled four new iPhones and four new wearables under its Watch and AirPods lineups, keeping its overall prices largely unchanged despite a billion-dollar hit from US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.
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September 11, 2025
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Sebi to ease bond buys for foreigners
India's markets regulator said on Wednesday that its newer rules easing regulatory requirements for foreign investors who invest exclusively in the country's government bonds will come into effect from 8 February 2026.
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September 11, 2025
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Bond market signals limited room for further rate cuts
The gap between India's 10-year government bond yield and the repo rate is at 96 basis points, close to its widest in 2 years
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September 11, 2025
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Signals of Modi, Trump thaw may help restart trade talks
India is in 'active dialogue' with US for free trade deal, says commerce minister Piyush Goyal
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September 11, 2025
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Why You're Seeing More Oysters and Truffles on Menus
Top chefs are increasingly using premium ingredients in a bid to dazzle patrons and add depth to dishes
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September 11, 2025
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GDP estimates: Misconceptions must not prevail over the reality
Talk of 'statistical mysteries' mustn't distract us. Indian statistics are robust and a low GDP deflator has a clear explanation
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September 11, 2025
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Cabinet Clears Infra Projects Worth ₹7,600 Crore for 3 States
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved infrastructure projects worth ₹7,616 crore for Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, including major upgrades in road and rail connectivity.
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September 11, 2025
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CVC Capital to exit Healthcare Global
Nine months after selling a controlling stake in cancer care hospital chain Healthcare Global (HCG) to private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), CVC Capital is planning to exit its remaining stake via a block deal, three people familiar with the development said.
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September 11, 2025
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BYD Senior Execs Set to Visit India as Modi-Xi Reset Ties
BYD Co. is gearing up for a renewed push into India, said people familiar with the matter, as warming diplomatic ties pave the way for the Chinese electric-vehicle giant to penetrate the world's most populous nation.
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September 11, 2025
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What flood-hit Pakistan could learn from Bangladesh today
Empowerment delivers disaster resilience and a stronger economy
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September 11, 2025
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Why IPO Pops Don't Tell the Whole Story
Up and Down IPO listing gains have been uneven: 9.1% in May, 10.8% in June, 15.6% in July, and 10.6% in August.
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September 11, 2025
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Judge blocks Trump from removing Fed governor Lisa Cook
Order allows Cook to remain on Fed's board for now while her legal challenge proceeds
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September 11, 2025
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What does 'merit' really mean? And does it relate to investing?
In investing, as in life, we should attain clarity on whether our skills or our luck gave us success
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