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Fuel price hike fuels inflation pressure across sectors
Airlines are likely to be among the most affected sectors, as ATF costs rise with crude prices
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May 19, 2026
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IDFC Bank Q4 deposits lag amid industry-wide growth
Beneath the one-time profit hit from the ₹590 crore Chandigarh fraud, IDFC FIRST Bank’s March-quarter (Q4FY26) earnings revealed a deeper concern: deposit growth slowed sharply after the incident dented depositor confidence.
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May 19, 2026
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Rupee trajectory: it'll depend on how long the West Asia war lasts
Moves to attract capital could reverse the downward pressure exerted by outflows on the currency
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May 19, 2026
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India needs to look beyond cost optimization in its tryst with AI
What gets the work done cheaply has its appeal but will not place the country in the technological position we must aim for
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May 19, 2026
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G7 finance chiefs meet in Paris to seek common stance
Finance chiefs from the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations gathered in Paris on Monday for two days of talks aimed at forging a united front as West Asia war roils economic prospects worldwide.
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May 19, 2026
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The mysterious crypto judges who settle Polymarket disputes
Garrick Wilhelm joined the crowds piling into prediction markets last month. He quickly came to regret it.
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May 19, 2026
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Capital gains tax cut for FPIs not on govt agenda
India is not considering a cut in capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in the country at this point in time as a measure to stem capital outflows from the country, a top government official aware of the matter said.
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May 19, 2026
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Tata Steel to take solo trip to capacity expansion in India
Company to buy out existing joint venture partners wherever possible to merge operations
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May 19, 2026
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Tata Steel gains face Dutch heat
Shares of Tata Steel fell 3% on Monday despite a robust March-quarter performance as concerns mounted over possible closure of its coke and gas plants (CGPs) in the Netherlands due to emission norm breaches.
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May 19, 2026
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Pakistan hands US revised Iran proposal for ending war
No details of proposal even as a fragile ceasefire holds after six weeks of the war
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May 19, 2026
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Finance ministry asks banks, insurers to cut cost, use EVs
The Union finance ministry, on Monday, directed all public sector banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions to implement austerity measures including switching to electric vehicles (EVs), curtailing foreign travel and shifting to video conferencing for meetings, as the government moves to reduce expenditure and protect the country’s financial system from economic instability due to the West Asia war.
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May 19, 2026
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India-Nordic ties could diversify our strategic options
The third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo this week is significant not because it promises dramatic geopolitical theatre, but because it reflects the steady institutionalization of partnerships between India and some of the world’s most technologically advanced and innovation-driven democracies amid deep global uncertainty.
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May 19, 2026
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China economy slows sharply as investment contracts
China’s economy slowed across the board in April with investment resuming declines while retail sales and industrial output fell short of forecasts, underscoring the economy’s vulnerability in the face of a global energy crisis.
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May 19, 2026
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INVESTING LESSONS FROM A LOST WORLD WAR TWO SOLDIER
When the Second World War ended in 1945, Japanese intelligence officer Hiroo Onoda did not get the memo. He continued to fight in the Philippine jungle till 1974. He dismissed every leaflet as propaganda and lived off the land.
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May 19, 2026
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Kalshi, Polymarket defy ban in India
Polymarket and Kalshi Inc. have been allowing customers in India to sign up and trade on their prediction markets even after the country’s technology ministry warned that the platforms are illegal.
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May 19, 2026
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NTPC backs local nuclear reactor tech
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power producer, said it would favour domestic reactor technology for its nuclear portfolio, and cautioned against over-dependence on a single innovation or source in order to fend off risks to supply chains.
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May 19, 2026
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Vi draws up ₹1 tn cash strategy amid dues, capex push
Telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd on Monday laid out an ambitious financial roadmap to generate and secure over ₹1.08 trillion in cash over the next three years, betting on a sharp rise in operating earnings, possible bank debt funding, income tax-related recoveries and promoter support to fund its turnaround.
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May 19, 2026
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Olive Garden makes India debut through Bharti-led Gourmet
Bharti Family Office-backed Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group (GIHG) is betting that India’s affluent consumers are willing to spend more on premium casual dining, as it brings American-Italian chain Olive Garden to the country.
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May 19, 2026
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Can Ford play catch-up? It has taken a new path to go electric
Its energy business could help keep its electric vehicle options open
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May 19, 2026
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As AQI worsens, can salt therapy help your lungs?
Halotherapy is gaining popularity as a non-invasive solution to respiratory woes across cities in India
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May 19, 2026
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Govt mulls increase in edible oil import duty
India is considering a request by the domestic vegetable oil industry to raise import duties, potentially increasing taxes on another major commodity just after a hike in gold tariffs.
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May 19, 2026
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'Countercyclical cap buffer not required'
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said it has decided against activating the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) as it is not required in the current circumstances.
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May 19, 2026
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Hearzap to acquire Amplifon India
Hearing care provider Hearzap on Monday said it will acquire Amplifon India for an undisclosed sum as part of its expansion across the country.
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May 19, 2026
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RBI must not become a fiscal stabilizer for the Centre
India’s central bank has quietly become a key pillar of macroeconomic stability. It is not just a monetary authority, but increasingly playing a role as a fiscal shock absorber.
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May 19, 2026
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India can absorb shocks: Sebi chief
Volatility has shot up in the financial markets due to the West Asia war, but the Indian bourses have the capacity to “absorb different types of shocks”, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday.
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May 19, 2026
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Policymakers must aim to shield the vulnerable
Rising inflation and the Prime Minister's warning on the risk of people being pushed back into poverty call for deliberation. Fiscal and monetary policy will have to work in tandem
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May 19, 2026
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TCS asks managers to classify 5% staff as underperformers
A month after completing its biggest retrenchment exercise, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) asked managers to classify roughly 5% of employees in the company’s lowest performance band during the latest appraisal cycle, according to an internal email reviewed by Mint and confirmed by an executive.
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May 19, 2026
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TVS Motor to buy 4.9% in Jana SFB for ₹193.32 crore
TVS Motor Co. Ltd on Monday said it will acquire a 4.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) Ltd for ₹193.32 crore.
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May 19, 2026
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The power of music to feel, heal and connect
Listening, composing, choral singing and using music as medicine help in a range of conditions and improves the quality of life
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May 19, 2026
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Kyivites hope for spring after surviving the war's darkest winter
It was the middle of January when the cold and lack of electricity forced Olha Kosova and her baby to flee their Kyiv apartment to her parents’ place in the suburbs.
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