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Scorching spell to grip multiple states
Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over major parts of North-West, central and eastern India during the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
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April 23, 2026
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Public upstages promoters to hold over 50% shares in firms
The stake held by public shareholders in Indian listed companies has, for the first time in over a decade, surpassed that of promoters, marking a structural shift in equity ownership even as the March quarter remained volatile amid the West Asia war, elevated crude prices and persistent foreign fund outflows.
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April 23, 2026
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IN AN INCREASINGLY FRAGILE WORLD, HOW ANTI-FRAGILE IS YOUR PORTFOLIO?
On that ordinary Monday morning, nothing felt unusual.
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April 23, 2026
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'CCIL must expand footprint globally'
Trade and settlement platform Clearing Corp. of India Ltd (CCIL) needs to expand its footprint globally and deepen its technology capabilities, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor T. Rabi Sankar said.
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April 23, 2026
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Microfinance needs reform more than credit backstops
India's newly unveiled CGSMFI 2.0, a ₹20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for microfinance, aims to revive credit flows to the stressed sector.
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April 23, 2026
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West Bengal, Tamil Nadu to vote in assembly polls today
West Bengal votes in the first phase amid a high-pitched war between TMC and BJP
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April 23, 2026
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A visit to the centre of Shakespeare tourism
For English literature students, scholars, and lay tourists alike, a trip to Shakespeare's homes in Stratford-upon-Avon is an essential pilgrimage
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April 23, 2026
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Why American workers are in arut: employer concentration
Too few employers creates recession-like conditions in the market
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April 23, 2026
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Akasa taps Hajj travel to offset flight cuts
Akasa Air, India’s thirdlargest airline, is tapping into the monthlong demand for Hajj travel to deploy its aircraft capacity left underutilized after services to parts of West Asia were scaled back due to the US-Iran war, according to a person aware of the development.
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April 23, 2026
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Iran menaces Hormuz as its own oil tankers test US blockade
Iranian gunboats fired on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Tehran maintained its grip on the vital energy channel, while two of its own oil supertankers tested a US blockade.
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April 23, 2026
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Mother Dairy's FY26 revenue rises 17%
Mother Dairy achieved a 17% growth in its turnover to ₹20,300 crore last fiscal on better demand for its milk products and cooking oils, its new managing director (MD) Jayateertha Chary on Wednesday said, adding that the company has set a 20% revenue growth target for 2026-27.
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April 23, 2026
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NCLAT principal bench reserves its order in JAL insolvency case
The principal bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday reserved its order in the Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (IAL) solvency case in which mining firm Vedanta Ltd has challenged the resolution plan submitted by the Gautam Adani-led Adani Enterprises.
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April 23, 2026
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OTTs crack India’s price puzzle as revenues jump 55%
India’s video streaming platforms may still be grappling with monetization challenges, but 2025 has turned into a breakout year for revenues.
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April 23, 2026
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SBI Life profit dips as expenses rise
India’s SBI Life Insurance reported a 1% drop in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday as higher commissions and a jump in operating expenses outweighed renewal premium growth.
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April 23, 2026
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UN: US-Iran war is disrupting food aid
The US-Iran war is keeping thousands of tonnes of food aid locked out of famine-hit Sudan and other countries in Africa as the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz roils global shipping.
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April 23, 2026
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Jio, Allianz in equal joint venture for non-life insurance
Jio Financial Services and the Allianz Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Allianz Europe BV, have entered into a 50:50 joint venture (JV) to set up a non-life insurance company, months after the two entities collaborated on a reinsurance company.
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April 23, 2026
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U.S., Iran delay talks in high-stakes game of chicken
White House paused plans to send Vance to Pakistan after Tehran held its negotiators back
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April 23, 2026
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Tech Mahindra revenue sees a rebound from two-year dip
The IT services firm's FY26 revenue rises nearly 2% to $6.39 bn, beating street expectations
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April 23, 2026
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New LPG connection requests put on hold as war snaps supply
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have halted new cooking gas connections nationwide for over a month amid a supply shortage linked to the West Asia conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to four people aware of the matter, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors.
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April 23, 2026
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Ace Turtle pivots to premium denims
Ace Turtle, the company behind denim brands Lee, G-Star and Wrangler, is stepping away from India’s crowded value denim segment, sharpening its focus on premium brands as it looks to rebuild margins and define a clear market position.
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April 22, 2026
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Banks avoid NDFs despite RBI easing
Indian banks are still holding back from offering Indian rupee non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) to clients, despite the central bank lifting restrictions imposed three weeks ago when the rupee slid to an all-time low, four officials familiar with the matter said.
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April 22, 2026
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Consumer sentiment wilts as prices rise
India's consumer demand is showing clear signs of softening, with inflation pressures amid volatile crude oil prices and a weak monsoon outlook beginning to weigh on spending across categories.
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April 22, 2026
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Decent wages and the viability of industry are not in contradiction
We need Centre-state coordination and an analysis of labour market dynamics to find a way out
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April 22, 2026
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Pakistan extends airspace closure
Pakistan on Tuesday further extended the ban on Indian aircraft from using its airspace for another month.
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April 22, 2026
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China's success in the pharma sector looks unstoppable now
The country seems set for dominance of cutting-edge therapies too
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April 22, 2026
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India plans drive to curb digital fraud
With digital frauds surging, the government is planning a nationwide financial and digital literacy drive to tap grassroots workers and local institutions to curb rising scams, including so-called “digital arrest” frauds, three people aware of the matter said.
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April 22, 2026
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China flashes new tech swagger to world markets convulsed by war
At the world’s largest trade show, it’snot just the clientele that had a different look this year.
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April 22, 2026
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Inox Clean revives plan for up to $1 bn IPO
Inox Clean Energy Ltd has revived plans for an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise as much as $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
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April 22, 2026
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Japan eases most arms export curbs in historic shift
Japan removed most of its restrictions on weapons exports, allowing the nation to sell arms overseas for the first time since World War II in a move aimed at strengthening its defence industrial base.
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April 22, 2026
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Margins take lead over volumes
Companies are staggering price hikes to combat rising input cost inflation and protect margins.
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