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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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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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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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Some European leaders are now openly challenging Trump over Iran
Leaders of Britain, Spain have engaged in a war of words with Trump over a conflict they say is illegal and unwise
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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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Russia is big winner as Iran war drains supplies that Ukraine needs
Russia is one of the biggest winners in the early days of the largest U.S. military confrontation in decades, as Iranian missiles deplete stocks of Patriot interceptors that Ukraine needs for its defense.
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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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China sets lowest growth target since 1991
China set its most modest growth target in more than three decades, in a tacit acknowledgement that the model powering the country’s rapid rise for four decades is showing strains.
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March 06, 2026
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India's new GDP series improves estimates but also has grey areas
We await back data to analyse trends in the context of changes in the relative size of broad sectors
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March 06, 2026
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Uniqlo aims for 10x growth in India
Uniqlo plans to accelerate store openings in India, especially in the southern states, as the Japanese apparel maker seeks faster growth and greater market share by targeting more affluent shoppers in the world’s most-populous country.
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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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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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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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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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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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IndusInd treasury head set to exit
IndusInd Bank's treasury head Siddharth Banerjee is set to step down in April, three persons with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday, marking the latest senior leadership change at the mid-sized private lender.
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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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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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Top two-wheeler companies boost EV supply, distribution
Traditional two-wheeler makers such as Hero MotoCorp Ltd, TVS Motor Co. Ltd and Bajaj Auto Ltd are looking to ramp up the supply of electric scooters in a bid to increase their share in overall sales, which has grown slowly over the past couple of years.
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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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IIMs bank on pre-placements, consulting giants dominate
India's premier business schools are leaning heavily on pre placement offers and asurge in consulting sector hiring to secure near 100% placement rates for their 2026 batches, even as the overall job market remains selective.
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March 06, 2026
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Fiscal support for states over the next five years: Is it adequate?
Overall statutory flows to states shrink as a slice of the divisible pool but the Centre's capital grants scheme could compensate
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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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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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Urea output cut as gas rationing starts
Indian fertilizer companies have begun trimming urea output and reworking supply schedules to stretch their inventories of gas after Qatar halted production of the key feedstock amid the sharpest rise in crop-nutrient prices since the West Asian conflict broke out last weekend.
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March 06, 2026
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India can be reliable manufacturing partner to world: PM
Recent FTAs offer India a chance to provide top-quality goods and services, Modi said
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March 04, 2026
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Sebi overlap rules likely to push MFs to passive funds
Asset management companies (AMCs) may double down and innovate more on passive products following the revision of mutual fund categorization norms, offering investors a wider choice of investment options.
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March 04, 2026
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The case for upgrading your Bluetooth tracker
Apple's latest AirTag has better range and stronger alerts, while rivals offer alternatives for Android users
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March 04, 2026
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India notifies standards for cloud, data centre, ethical AI
The governance model is derived from internationally accepted ISO and IEC frameworks
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March 04, 2026
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Sebi’s overlap rules likely to push MFs to passive funds
vice chairman and chief executive officer at Mirae Asset Investment Managers.
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