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Beijing is playing the long game and even America is vulnerable
China's focus on self-reliance and dominance of key technologies has left the world dependent on it
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May 07, 2026
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Don't let Idle cash lose its value: put it to work with sweep-in FDs
Savings accounts typically earn 2-4%, often well below inflation of 4-5%, eroding purchasing power over time
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May 07, 2026
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What India's small exporters are saying about exports
Yet, the Net Trade Confidence Score (NTCS), which adjusts for risks, drops sharply to 56.4. This 17.9-point gap is the quantitative expression of what may be called a ‘confidence trap’: firms believe in their capabilities, but not in the stability of the environment in which they operate.
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May 07, 2026
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S&P cuts India FY27 growth view to 6.6%
India’s GDP growth is projected to moderate to 6.6% in the current fiscal from the earlier estimated 7.1%, and energy and food security reforms would be essential to achieve the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047, S&P Global said.
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May 07, 2026
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Zee sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breach
Zee Entertainment has sued the Reliance-Disney joint venture, the country's biggest entertainment company, alleging it used Zee’s copyrighted music after licence agreements expired, court documents show.
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May 07, 2026
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India to host global big cat summit
India will host the first-ever International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) summit on 1 June in New Delhi, bringing together world leaders, experts and stakeholders to shape a coordinated international response for protecting threatened species, said Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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Marico eyes ₹20k cr by FY30, leans on new growth levers
FMCG major sharpens focus on premium products, packaged foods and a digital-first push
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May 07, 2026
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Buffett's successor may not get the luxury of investor patience
Value investing is a long game and Greg Abel could run out of time
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May 07, 2026
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Piramal Finance tests AI-led hiring for entry-level roles
Imagine walking into a job interview with no human on the other side, just some code analysing every word, tone and response before deciding your fate.
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May 07, 2026
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'Q4 output growth sentiment positive'
Growth sentiment in India's manufacturing sector stays positive during the fourth quarter of FY26 despite rising input costs and geopolitical uncertainties, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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India electric car retail sales up 75%
Electric passenger vehicle (PV) sales in India grew 75% o 23,506 units in April, as compared to 13,421 units in the same month last year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) said on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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Mphasis sues Coforge in US court over employee hiring
Allegations are of violating contractual restrictions to gain access to client information
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May 07, 2026
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Godrej set to expand premium housing
Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL), India’s highest-selling residential developer, is stepping up its push into high-value housing, lining up a series of premium and luxury launches across key markets as part of ₹48,000 crore pipeline for FY27, executive chairperson Pirojsha Godrej said on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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Poetry, public transport and slow travel in Iran
This excerpt from Rootless and Restless describes the circuitous route to the author's trip to Iran in 2019
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May 07, 2026
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China Is still supplying drone factories in Iran, Russia despite U.S. sanctions
Obscure Chinese firms are openly shipping dual-use goods such as engines and batteries, defying U.S. controls
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May 07, 2026
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Shree Cement dials back on expansion
Shree Cement Ltd, India’s third-largest cement maker by capacity, has dialled back its expansion plans just weeks after rival Adani Cements flagged a similar move.
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May 07, 2026
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RBI says no AD Cat-I for non-banks
RBI rejected a key industry demand to allow non-banks to operate as top-tier forex dealers.
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May 07, 2026
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NSE sees enough OFS support even at ₹5 tn-plus valuation
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) on Wednesday said its proposed initial public offering (IPO) has enough shareholders participating in the offer for sale (OFS) even if the company is valued at over ₹5 trillion.
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May 07, 2026
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West Asia war clips L&T's wings
Amid geopolitical tensions, elevated exposure to international markets could hamper execution.
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May 07, 2026
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Subsidy outgo for FY26 first II months at 91% of year’s target
The government’s subsidy spending reached 91% of the revised estimate for FY26 in the first 11 months, highlighting sustained strain from welfare commitments that is unlikely to ease soon, as the West Asia war fuels cost pressures in the economy.
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May 07, 2026
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Stocks up on Iran hopes, but caution remains
investment officer of Old Bridge Mutual Fund and founder director of Old Bridge Capital Management, had said, “The recovery, if at all, will be towards the end of this financial year; for the rest of it, I think we will just plod along.”
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May 07, 2026
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Pronto raises $45mn at $200mn valuation
Home services startup Pronto has closed its Series B round, raising $45 million at a $200 million valuation, founder Anjali Sardana said on Thursday.
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May 07, 2026
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Market pique over Sebi policy tweaks, reversals
Sebi must publish draft proposals with rationale, legal backing and objectives, and invite public comments for 21 days.
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May 07, 2026
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Bajaj Auto logs strong FY26, sees sales slowdown ahead
Bajaj Auto Ltd warned that demand for two-wheelers in India is likely to soften as rising raw material costs, driven by the West Asia conflict, push up vehicle prices and erode gains from recent goods and services tax (GST) cuts, even as it reported strong earnings growth and unveiled its largest share buyback.
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May 07, 2026
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Mahindra’s next challenge: maintaining its growth lead
Mahindra and Mahindra’s (M&M) March quarter (Q4FY26) shows why it’s one of the most consistent growth stories in India’s auto sector.
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May 07, 2026
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What is Lakshya 3I, Larsen & Toubro’s new five-year growth plan?
Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) has set itself ambitious goals in a new five-year plan called Lakshya 31, which, if achieved, could double its revenue, ensure diversification into new segments like green hydrogen, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, and create a listed real estate business.
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May 07, 2026
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ANMI, central bank officials meet
Representatives of the Association of NSE Members of India (ANMI) met with central bank officials on Wednesday, seeking a relaxation of an imminent regulatory restriction on lenders funding capital market proprietary traders, arguing that not all such trades are speculative, according to a person aware of the discussions.
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May 07, 2026
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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, a brash television pioneer who raced yachts, owned huge chunks of the American West and transformed the news business by launching CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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Ola Consumer board clears IPO plan amid losses, dwindling cash
Cab-hailing company Ola Consumer has begun preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) against the backdrop of rising losses, dwindling cash, and thinning market share.
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May 07, 2026
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A TOUGHER MACRO NEEDS A SMARTER PORTFOLIO RESET
In recent months, investor concern is rising as inflationary pressures, once seen as transitory, risk becoming entrenched.
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