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Emboldened by success of SpaceX, investors are piling into all things space
Encouraged by the Elon Musk-led company’s successes—and steadily climbing valuation—venture capitalists and private-market investors are stepping up bets on space startups, hoping to find the next breakout stars.
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June 16, 2026
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Copyright disputes get more complex as music goes global
With audiences now enjoying instant access to international music catalogues, allegations of cross-border plagiarism are becoming increasingly common.
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June 16, 2026
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Markets surge as US-Iran truce calms geopolitical jitters
A wave of optimism swept through global markets on reports that the US and Iran had agreed on a deal to end the war, with the agreement expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.
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June 16, 2026
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Reits, InvITs to hit ₹20 tn AUM by 2030
The real estate and infrastructure investment trusts are poised to double their assets under management to over ₹20 trillion by 2030, as domestic institutions tap only a fraction of their allowed exposure to the asset class, according to a report by Avendus Capital.
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June 16, 2026
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Sebi rejigs ETF rules, introduces dynamic price bands
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has revised the rules governing how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are priced and traded, including base prices, daily price limits, pre-open auctions and settlement of failed trades, to ensure ETF prices better reflect the value of their underlying assets.
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June 16, 2026
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India-US trade talks to resume next week
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer could focus on giving “final touches” to the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) during his upcoming India visit, said commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Monday.
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June 16, 2026
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US-Iran deal to spell peace in West Asia, relief for the world
With stocks in Japan and South Korea jumping over 5%, while the Shanghai Composite gained nearly 2%. Indian equities joined in, with the Nifty climbing 1%.
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June 16, 2026
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RBI issues new rules to curb mis-selling
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday issued final guidelines for the sale of financial products by banks and non-bank lenders, effective January.
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June 16, 2026
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Coders were tech's MVPs. Now they're fighting to stay in the game.
After Christopher Pack earned a master’s degree in computer science in 2022, he immediately landed a software job in California’s Bay Area. Hiring was booming. His tech degree felt foolproof.
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June 16, 2026
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Anthropic dispatches staff to D.C., racing to resolve AI export curbs
Anthropic is racing to resolve its latest conflict with the Trump administration, meeting with officials and dispatching top technical staff to Washington over the weekend in pursuit of a deal to end export restrictions on its most powerful artificial-intelligence models.
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June 16, 2026
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US-Iran peace will unclog petrochemical supply lines
Over the past three months, India has used most refinery products to produce cooking gas
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June 16, 2026
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Tax rules for gifting money to an NRI child
I am a resident of India and would like to gift ₹25 lakh to my daughter, who is a non-resident Indian (NRI) and has been residing in the US for the past four years.
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June 16, 2026
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Needed: a long-term playbook to relieve external stress
When India’s currency comes under pressure, the key question is whether policy buys time or space for complacency.
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June 16, 2026
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Our dropping crime rate is good news but it isn't the whole story
A close look at India’s latest data indicates a need to focus not just on reducing law violations but also on improved reporting
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June 16, 2026
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Fox to buy Roku at $22 bn value
Fox Corp. agreed to acquire Roku Inc. in a deal that values the streaming video platform at about $22 billion including debt, creating a new television juggernaut that will control content and distribution and allow it to better compete with major streaming platforms in advertising.
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June 16, 2026
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Birla leads race to buy Sprng Energy
Aditya Birla Group has emerged as the frontrunner to buy Shell Plc’s Indian renewable power producer, people familiar with the matter said.
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June 16, 2026
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Trade secrets case: no US relief for TCS
The US Supreme Court turned away on Monday a bid by India-based Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to overturn a $168 million award won against it by DXC Technology for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to life-insurance software.
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June 16, 2026
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Life insurers chase autos, new-age stocks
Leading life insurers added airports, consumer companies, and select new-age businesses to their equity portfolio in May, while cutting holdings in some large banks, capital goods and power stocks.
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June 16, 2026
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Tariff shock, supply turmoil hit Indian economy, businesses: Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India faces the same challenges confronting businesses, with tariffs, commodity price volatility, supply-chain disruptions and weather-related risks capable of affecting the economy despite strong fundamentals.
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June 16, 2026
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DSS acquisition won't move the needle in a big way for Astral
Astral Ltd has announced the acquisition of 60% stake in specialty chemicals company Differentiated and Sustainable Solutions LLP (DSS) via its arm, for ₹39.11 crore in cash.
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June 16, 2026
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Hormuz reopening to soothe fertilizer supply concerns
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran agreement to end the war could provide significant relief to India's fertilizer sector, easing supply concerns and lowering input costs that have weighed on the industry for months.
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June 16, 2026
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InMobi turns to AI to fuel ad business ahead of its IPO
InMobi is building a new generation of advertising products designed for an Internet increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), as the Bengaluru-based adtech firm looks to position itself for the next phase of growth ahead of a planned public listing.
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June 16, 2026
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How RBI's latest move made FCNR deposits more rewarding for NRIs
Banks have sharply raised FCNR deposit rates to 5.75-7% after RBI's special swap facility lowered hedging costs
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June 16, 2026
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Control of intelligence: rumbles at the frontier
As the US begins to regulate access to advanced AI models such as Anthropics, India should focus on fresh opportunities thrown up by this policy shift and double down on sovereign AI
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June 16, 2026
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Rupee gains, bond yields fall
The Indian rupee rose on Monday and government bond yields declined after the US and Iran announced a peace pact, causing a sharp fall in crude oil prices and improving sentiment across emerging markets.
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June 16, 2026
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Global insurance prices may cool on US-Iran peace deal
The US-Iran deal to end the war in West Asia is likely to lead to some immediate correction in insurance pricing as supply chain pressures ease and aviation picks up, industry experts said.
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June 16, 2026
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Merchandise exports jump 18% in May
India’s merchandise exports climbed 18% in May, led by outbound shipments of engineering goods, petroleum products and electronics goods.
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June 16, 2026
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FAO flags El Nino risk to India's crops, monsoon
UN body said the weather phenomenon raises risks for agri-dependent livelihoods
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June 16, 2026
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Moonshot AI public offers: can Indian investors pile in?
If 2025 was the year of vibe coding and agentic systems, then 2026 is the year of artificial intelligence (AI) stock listings around the world.
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June 16, 2026
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Centre to sell 5% GIC stake via OFS
The government aims to raise about ₹23,090 crore by selling up to a 5% stake in General Insurance Corp. of India (GIC Re), to meet the market regulator's minimum public shareholding requirements.
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