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Global forums: Necessities or unnecessary burdens
In the era of constant change, the modern world continues to grapple with a range of crises geopolitical, economic, health, and climate related. Current examples abound:
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November 18, 2025
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Chennai, a city straining under its own speed
Charging towards tomorrow on yesterday's transport system, Tamil Nadu’s restless capital has blown past the limits of its own network — and a trillion-rupee overhaul now tries to teach the city how to move again
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November 18, 2025
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IPOs increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors: CEA
India’s equity markets may have expanded rapidly, but initial public offerings (IPOs) are increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors rather than as engines for raising long-term capital, a shift that undermines the spirit of public markets, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran warned on Monday at a CII event.
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November 18, 2025
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Among oldest Sensex stocks, TaMo drifts towards exit again
Tata Motors, one of the Sensex’s original constituents, is at risk of losing its place in the 30-share benchmark next month, following a division in market capitalisation (mcap) after the demerger of its commercial vehicles business in October.
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November 18, 2025
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Shielding homes in financial distress
A decade-long delay in individual insolvency protections leaves families vulnerable
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November 18, 2025
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GST reforms expected to ignite animal spirits in financial sector: DEA secy
Noting that recent uncertainties created by global tariffs have not impacted the Indian economy severely, Anuradha Thakur, secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, said the central government is hopeful that the recent goods and services tax (GST) rationalisation will ignite the much needed animal spirits in the financial sector.
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November 18, 2025
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Jeff Bezos to co-lead AI startup in first operational role since Amazon
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the world’s wealthiest people, is throwing his money and time into an artificial intelligence startup that he will help manage as its co-chief executive.
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November 18, 2025
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Indian OMCs unlikely to see impact on margins after US curbs on Russian oil: Fitch Ratings
Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs) are unlikely to see a significant effect on their refining margins or credit profiles in the wake of the latest US sanctions on Russia's largest crude oil producers and the EU's ban on refined imports derived from Russian crude, according to Fitch Ratings.
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November 18, 2025
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Nuclear rebound leaves India with challenges
The global momentum for nuclear energy is gathering steam amid a push for net zero. India too has drawn up plans, but it has to deal with several tasks, including rolling out legislative reforms and securing uranium supplies
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November 18, 2025
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RJ Corp forays into green energy via ₹1,743 cr Andhra unit
Voltsun Labs, part of the Ravi Jaipuria-led RJ Corp, will foray into the green energy sector through a ₹4,743 crore greenfield solar cell and module manufacturing facility at Naidupeta in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.
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November 18, 2025
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75,000 food processing units to come up
In a major push to link its vast farm economy directly with domestic and global markets, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to establish 75,000 new food processing units across the state.
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November 18, 2025
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Digital life certificate rejected? Why it happens and how to fix it
For central and state government pensioners, the digital life certificate (DLC), or the Jeevan Pramaan Patra, has made annual life verification very easier. Yet some receive an unexpected SMS saying their certificate has been rejected. Here is why it happens and how you can correct it.
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November 18, 2025
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The republic in words
BOOK REVIEW
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November 18, 2025
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16th Finance Commission submits its five-year fiscal blueprint
The Sixteenth Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, submitted its report for 2026-31 to President Droupadi ‘Murmu on Monday. A copy was later shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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November 18, 2025
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State’s aerospace and defence policy to come out soon
‘The Rajasthan government is set to unveil an aerospace and defence policy soon, according to an official of the state industries department.
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November 18, 2025
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The good run of inflation targeting
Next year a critical policy review looms for the Indian government: Whether to retain or revise the inflationtargeting framework, a cornerstone of India’s monetary policy for a decade. Critics have been pushing for major changes— ranging from tweaking the target number to redefining the target variable, or even shifting the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI's) core mandate. However, a major revision now would be unwise because evidence shows that the framework has delivered.
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November 18, 2025
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More ‘businesspersons’ in Bihar Assembly than before
The newly elected 18th Bihar Assembly will have more legislators identifying as “businesspersons”, as compared to previous terms — a trend consistent with what has been observed across states in recent years, including those that are less urbanised and industrialised.
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November 18, 2025
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Navi Mumbai airport to begin commercial flights from Dec 25
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will begin commercial operations on December 25 with 23 scheduled daily departures, increasing to 34 from February 2026.
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November 18, 2025
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Exports to drive volume growth for Hero Moto
Stock is currently trading at 20x its FY27 earnings estimates
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November 18, 2025
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Pickup in private capex critical for more gains in Siemens
Even as the results of Siemens for the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26) were a mixed bag, the stock was the top gainer in the BSE 200 index, rising 4.92 per cent in trade. Most brokerages are neutral or positive on the company.
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November 18, 2025
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Promoter sell-downs cross the 1% mark at more firms
Trend strengthens for second straight quarter
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November 18, 2025
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SC seeks response on efficiency of AQI monitoring stations
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed response from the Delhi government on the nature and efficiency of the equipment used to measure the air quality index (AQI) in the national capital, amid allegations of water spraying near air-quality monitoring stations to distort pollution readings.
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November 18, 2025
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India-China ties a lot better, both showing flexibility: Army chief
Indian and Chinese troops are engaging better with the improvement in bilateral ties, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday.
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November 18, 2025
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Investor count could double over next 3-5 years, says Sebi chief
India’s unique investor base could double over the next three to five years as equity participation remains significantly under-penetrated, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday.
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November 18, 2025
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Govt clears 17 projects worth ₹7,172 crore under ECMS
Aequs, Uno Minda, and Zetwerk's arm among firms that got approval
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November 18, 2025
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Repair damage to Corbett Tiger Reserve: SC to U'khand
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday issued a set of mandates for restoring the Corbett Tiger Reserve, where sweeping illegal works — ranging from unauthorised buildings to road construction and large-scale tree loss— were carried out during the creation of the Pakhrau Tiger Safari.
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November 18, 2025
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MCA finalises Cabinet note for Companies Amendment Bill
‘The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has finalised the Cabinet note forthe Companies Amendment Bill, which isexpected tobe introduced in the wintersession of the Parliament, official sources said.
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November 18, 2025
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Rigorous due diligence is buyers’ safeguard
Buying a home through a bank auction can appear attractive because of lower prices, but a recent Allahabad High Court ruling highlights the hidden risks.
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November 18, 2025
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The quiet organiser behind big-tent businesses
Arunachalam Vellayan (72), chairman emeritus of Coromandel International and former chairman of Murugappa Group, passed away in Chennai on Monday after a prolonged illness.
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November 18, 2025
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Benchmarks rise for sixth straight session; Nifty reclaims 26K peak
Nifty Midcap 100 climbs new highs
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