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AceVector, Silver Consumer Electricals, Steel Infra Solutions get Sebi nod to float public issues
Three firms — AceVector, parent company of e-commerce marketplace Snapdeal, Silver Consumer Electricals and Steel Infra Solutions Company — have secured Sebi’s approval to launch initial public offerings (IPOs), an update with the markets regulator showed on Monday.
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
BLS expects tourists from China to rise 15% next year
BLS International Services expects a 15 per cent rise in tourist arrivals to India from China in 2026, following the resumption of direct flights between the two countries.
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
LIC seeks higher limit for taxing big-ticket payouts, raising of premium cutoff to ₹10L
On Monday, Ratnakar Patnaik, managing director of Life Insurance Corporation of India, urged the government to consider raising the threshold for high-value policies whose maturity proceeds are currently taxed. He suggested increasing it from %5 lakh to %10 lakh.
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November 18, 2025
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CBDT confident of meeting FY26 tax target; refund checks slowing outflows
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Ravi Agarwal on Monday said he is confident of achieving the direct tax collection target of ₹25.2 trillion for 2025-26 (FY26).
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
Japan seeks to calm escalating row with China over Taiwan
Japan moved on Monday to tamp down an escalating row with China over Taiwan that has prompted Beijing to urge citizens to halt travel to its East Asian neighbour.
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
Data governance
The rules will offer individuals protection
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
Bangladesh’s former PM Hasina sentenced to death
Special tribunal finds the exiled leader guilty of crimes against humanity
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
Centre seeks more time from SC to reply to Sahara's plea
The Centre on Monday sought more time from the Supreme Court to reply to Sahara India Commercial Corporation's plea seeking approval to sell 88 properties, including Aamby Valley City in Maharashtra and Sahara Shahar in Lucknow, to Adani Properties.
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
SECL launches Coal India’s first paste filling project
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) launched Coal India’s first paste filling technology project at the Singhali underground mine under the DSB subarea of Korba on November 11.
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
Karnataka bets on homegrown AI PC
Karnataka is making a bid to bridge the digital divide with the launch of KEO, a low-cost, Already personal computer developed locally by the state’s electronics and IT department and KEONICS (Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited).
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
JLR expands Bengaluru office with ₹106 cr deal
Jaguar Land Rover Technology and Business Services India, a subsidiary housing JLR’s capability and technology hub in India, has expanded its footprint in Bengaluru with a fresh lease of 1.46 lakh square feet (sq ft) with a rental of ₹106 crore for a tenure of five years at Brigade Tech Gardens.
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
A level playing field
Case-by-case treatment in telecom should be avoided
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
Trump urges House to vote for release of Epstein files
US President has dismissed the files as a Democratic smear campaign
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
Advent Hotels eyes growth via metro cities, luxury segment
Hotel asset management firm Advent Hotels International — which currently has partnerships with global hotel brands like Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, and Hyatt Hotels — is planning to increase its presence in major micro markets in metro cities through upper upscale and luxury segments in India.
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
McLeod Russel’s debt resolution gathers steam
Amid ongoing talks with National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) on debt restructuring, the country’s largest bulk tea producer McLeod Russel India has filed a revised resolution plan as techno economic viability (TEV) study gets underway.
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
45 Indians killed as bus collides with oil tanker in Saudi Arabia
Atleast 45 Indians, majority of them Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad, were killed in Saudi Arabia’s Madina after their bus collided with an oil tanker, officials said on Monday.
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November 18, 2025
Business Standard
Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.2% in October, shows PLFS data
India’s unemployment rate remained at 5.2 per cent for the second month in a row in October, as labour markets showed momentum to match the increased workforce during the month, the latest periodic labour forcesurvey (PLFS) monthly bulletin released on Monday showed.
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November 18, 2025
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$533 mn ‘roundtripped’ to Byju, aides: US court filing
Founder, other affiliates reject allegations made in the Delaware court
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November 18, 2025
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15 ‘no; 2 ‘yes’ votes: CAFE relief for small cars leaves industry divided
Mercedes-Benz was “neutral”, Toyota was “for consensus”, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) and Renault said “yes”, and the remaining 15 carmakers said “no” when asked to give their final vote on the proposal to allow a weight-based exemption for small cars under the CAFE emission norms, Business Standard has learnt.
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November 17, 2025
Business Standard
Commodities spur India Inc's Sep qtr showing
Other key sectors continue to struggle with low single-digit growth in revenues and earnings
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November 17, 2025
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Can fresh reforms fix power sector debt?
After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India’s debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability, long-term financial fixes
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November 17, 2025
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COP30 at halftime sees EU pushback on India, China’s CBAM, finance moves
Two issues on financial obligations of developed countries and unilateral trade agreements were dropped from the COP agenda after resistance from developed nations
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November 17, 2025
Business Standard
Compliance cost may rise for firms
The cost of operations for companies and data fiduciaries dealing with user data in India is likely to increase over the next 18 months as they implement new systems for data mapping, deploy consent management tools, and establish data protection offices, according to industry and legal experts. These new systems must be implemented to comply with the rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
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November 17, 2025
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Protecting investors and savers
Can the banking regulator consider introducing a ‘check tool for all online deposit transactions?
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November 17, 2025
Business Standard
Craft spirits pour new energy into India's alcobev giants
India’s young, quality-conscious drinkers are driving a surge in craft gin and vodka, prompting major alcohol beverage (alcobev) companies to snap up boutique spirits brands. These acquisitions provide established players with a low-cost entry into fast-growing niches, allowing them to capture early momentum and diversify beyond traditional liquor categories.
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November 17, 2025
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COP30 sees EU pushback against India, China's CBAM, finance moves
At the Conference of Parties (COP), the 30th edition of the annual United Nations (UN) сп taking place in Belem this year, rich nations are refusing to address concerns over trade and finance raised by developing countries like India, China, or Jamaica. Nor have they paid attention to the concerns of the indigenous dwellers of the Amazon.
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November 17, 2025
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'Muskuraiye...? Public transport woes dent Lucknow's tagline
Lucknow's tagline, \"Muskuraiye, aap Lucknow mein hain!\"
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November 17, 2025
Business Standard
SMID multiples bubble, but PEG keeps lid on
Surface froth looks intense, yet expected growth tempers risk
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November 17, 2025
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MFS wager on IT's bounce, showing no consensus yet
Split wide open as sector exposure swings from defensive 5% to bold 18%
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November 17, 2025
Business Standard
Blending family and governance, Trump Organisation talks realty deal with Saudis
The Trump Organization is in talks that could bring a Trump-branded property to one of Saudi Arabia's largest government-owned real estate developments, according to the chief executive of the Saudi firm leading the development.
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