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Mint Mumbai
Shock and Awe 2.0: Has China beaten a retreat?
China's Gulf diplomacy could end up under the Iran war's rubble even as its economy defies revival plans. Beijing has scaled back its GDP target. Its global power ambitions? Maybe not
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March 06, 2026
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Samhi eyes top line of ₹3,000 crore
Hotel ownership company Samhi Hotels Ltd, which operates hotels under multiple brands such as Marriott International and IHG, aims to more than double its top line to ₹3,000 crore over the next few years.
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March 06, 2026
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Listing in GIFT City minus IPO may be a reality soon
Framework to offer international investor base, capital flexibility, global visibility
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March 06, 2026
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India, UAE building e-currency bridge
Instant money transfers between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may be a reality soon with the central banks of both countries working to link their sovereign digital currencies, a person familiar with the development said.
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March 06, 2026
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Rupee rebounds from lowest level
The rupee rebounded from its lowest level and settled with a gain of 45 paise at 91.60 (provisional) against US dollar on Thursday on the back of a buying trend in domestic equity markets and reports of Reserve Bank intervention.
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March 06, 2026
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Mandatory hallmarking of gold expanded
With gold prices surging and purchases forming a major component of household savings, the government has expanded mandatory hallmarking to 380 districts, aiming to safeguard consumers and strengthen quality oversight in India's gold jewellery market, according to a government order dated 3 March, which was reviewed by Mint.
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March 06, 2026
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TCS’ hyperscaler strategy to power AI data centre boom
Tata Consultancy Services, which just cut an agreement with OpenAl to build data centres for artificial intelligence in India, is nearing additional deals with other tech giants, signalling a commitment to reshaping its business model to capitalize on the emerging technology.
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March 06, 2026
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After pilot duty crisis, Iran conflict hits IndiGo
More than a third of IndiGo's about 1,200 international flights were cancelled in the first four days of the West Asia crisis, rattling investors and prompting analysts to question whether the disruption could prove more damaging than the domestic flight chaos the airline faced in early December.
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March 06, 2026
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Chasing the stars on a bottle
A visit to the home of Metaxa, or the Greek spirit blended from Muscat wine, is a lesson in craft, taste and drama
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March 06, 2026
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Amazon bets on healthcare AI tools
Amazon.com Inc.’s cloud unit is launching AI tools for medical practices, the company’s latest effort to broaden the reach of its cloud-computing business into workplace applications.
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March 06, 2026
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Gas use rejig likely as Qatar link snaps
LNG may be diverted from non-priority sectors as war rages
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March 06, 2026
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Brown-Forman eye premium launches
US liquor maker Brown-Forman plans to launch premium spirits brands including El Jimador and Herradura tequila as well as Benriach whisky in India over two to three years, an executive said, aiming to make the Asian country one of its top international markets.
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March 06, 2026
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WHY WOMEN MUST OWN THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURE
From household budgets to wealth building
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March 06, 2026
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Weight-loss drug race spurs obesity awareness ad blitz
Rules bar advertising of prescription drugs, prompting firms to promote disease awareness
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March 06, 2026
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Dabur RAS bet: Growth potential, but limited financial risk
Earlier this week, Dabur India Ltd announced a ₹60 crore investment for a minority stake in luxury “farm-to-face” skincare brand RAS Beauty, which has already received investments from Unilever and Amazon.
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March 06, 2026
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Lounge co Encalm Hospitality pivots to hotels, catering
Gurugram-based Encalm Hospitality is moving to \"future-proof\" its balance sheet.
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March 06, 2026
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Win-Medicare hires EY to sell $150-200 mn stake
Umesh Modi Group’s Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd (WMPL), the maker of household brands like Betadine and Movicol, is looking to sell a minority stake in a deal valued between $150 million and $200 million, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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March 06, 2026
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Eversource eyes BluSmart assets in insolvency process
Climate-focused PE firm aims to expand from B2B fleets into B2C ride-hailing via BluSmart
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March 06, 2026
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Funding stabilizes for women-led startups
Funding for women co-founded tech startups in India stabilized at nearly $1.1 billion across 407 rounds in 2025, down 9% from $1.2 billion in 2024 but reflecting a disciplined capital phase with larger average cheques, according to a report by data intelligence firm Tracxn.
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March 06, 2026
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Nitish announces move to RS, BJP likely to fill Bihar vacuum
Nitish’s son Nishant is expected to be accommodated in the state cabinet
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March 06, 2026
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Anthropic reopens Pentagon talks after feud over AI safety
Anthropic PBC chief Dario Amodei has resumed discussions with the Pentagon about the way its AI models are used by the US military, raising the possibility that the two sides can resolve a feud that’s transfixed Silicon Valley.
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March 06, 2026
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Agentic advertising: Why the ad agency needs to sit up
Last quarter, in the middle of a polite marketing review, a chief financial officer (CFO) asked a question that landed with unusual precision.
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March 06, 2026
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Instead of looking for a fine balance, redefine success
For the first time in history, four generations are running on empty at the same time.
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March 06, 2026
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Bata targets 25% of revenue from digital channel in 3 yrs
Struggling with nearly flat sales and a stock at a 52-week low, Bata India is pushing a “digital-first” reset to drive momentum.
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March 06, 2026
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OMCs to dictate city gas margin
Out of gas
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March 06, 2026
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Rozana raises ₹290 crore to expand rural e-commerce
Rural e-commerce platform Rozana has raised ₹290 crore in a Series B funding round, as the company looks to deepen its presence and expand its rural storefront network, Ankur Dahiya, co-founder and chief executive told Mint.
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March 06, 2026
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Estée Lauder completes its Forest Essentials acquisition
The Estée Lauder Companies has signed an agreement to acquire the stake it doesn’t already own in Indian luxury beauty company Forest Essentials, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026, said Stéphane de La Faverie, president and chief executive officer of The Estée Lauder Companies.
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March 06, 2026
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Retail vehicle sales jump 25% in Feb
India’s retail vehicle sales jumped 25.6% in February, as last year’s tax cuts and a pickup in weddings drove demand for two-wheelers and passenger vehicles, the auto dealers’ body said on Thursday.
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March 06, 2026
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Congressional war authority should assert itself in America
Even symbolic intervention in presidential wars has some value
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March 06, 2026
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How 175-year-old Corning is shaping India's manufacturing future with glass innovations
India's next decade will benefit companies that act as ecosystem builders, bringing deep technology, reliable supply, and global linkages. Corning is one such cornerstone in this foundation. Its role isn't centre stage; it works quietly behind the scenes bringing glass manufacturing to the forefront
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