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Odisha to develop IT park
Riding on a fresh wave of investments in information technology (IT), electronics manufacturing and semiconductor-related sectors, the Odisha government has decided to develop another IT park with world-class facilities in Bhubaneswar.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
RBI may open term money market to NBFCs, companies
Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), housing finance companies (HFCs), all-India financial institutions (AIFIs), and companies will be allowed to participate in the term money market, according to the draft master directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
One size cannot rate India's e2W ride: Siam
Industry body flags Vietnam reference point, seeks India-specific star-rating framework
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June 26, 2026
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Battle of the airwaves
Reliance Jio’s proposal to repurpose 26GHz spectrum for WiFi-based broadband faces opposition from Airtel
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June 26, 2026
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Record arms trade surplus in FY26
Reports have recently emerged that the Indian government is in talks with the UAE to sell its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system. This development highlights India's steady rise in arms exports, characterised by an expanding trade surplus over the past decade that peaked in 2025-26 (FY26).
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Large banks may opt to lend 9X against FCNR(B) deposits
Following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) clarification that commercial banks, including their overseas branches, can extend loans to non-residents against foreign currency non-resident (bank)/FCNR (B) deposits mobilised under the special swap facility, large lenders are working on structured offerings that could provide up to 9x leverage against such deposits.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Rupee, bonds gain on oil price drop
The rupee strengthened for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, while government bond yields declined further as a sharp fall in crude oil prices and sustained foreign inflows boosted sentiment across domestic markets.
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June 26, 2026
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The future is female
British writer and human rights activist Natasha Walter's latest book speaks passionately about feminism, explaining how authoritarian states, online misogyny and climate breakdown are creating dangers for women all over the world.
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June 26, 2026
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Power sector faces cost pressure from rising aluminium, copper prices
Cost pressures are acting on units manufacturing power equipment and those generating renewable energy owing to rising metal prices against the backdrop of the crisis in West Asia and disruption at key smelters.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Wikipedia ‘ex-founder is barred from editing articles on the site
A founder of Wikipedia who calls himself the “ex-founder of Wikipedia” and has been a critic of it since he left over 20 years ago has been barred from editing its articles.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Centre plans to borrow ₹3.36 trn via T-bills in Q2
The central government is planning to borrow up to ₹3.36 trillion through the issuance of treasury bills (T-bills) in the second quarter of 2026-27 (FY27), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in a release on Thursday.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Smallcap fund rally: Assess risk appetite before investing
Smallcap funds have gained 22.1 per cent over the past three months, following a period of underperformance between September 2024 and March 2026. Investors who wish to enter or raise their exposure should remember that this category is suitable only for those who can tolerate high volatility.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Indriya-Aditya Birla Jewellery's golden run to top 3 begins with 81 stores
Indriya-Aditya Birla Jewellery aims to be among the top three jewellery brands in the country. The latest organised entrant in the jewellery market has opened 81 Indriya stores so far and targets to take its store count to 200-250.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
D-St sees year’s longest weekly gain streak
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty posted a third consecutive weekly gain on Thursday, their longest winning streak this year, as easing crude oil prices and policy measures to support the rupee and mobilise foreign currency deposits boosted investor sentiments.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Tech funding rises to $7.2 bn in H1CY26, but deal count shrinks
The technology startup ecosystem in India attracted $7.2 billion in funding during the first half of calendar year 2026 (H1CY26), marking a marginal 12 per cent increase year-on-year.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Stress in state finances
The need for fiscal consolidation is back on the table
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June 26, 2026
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Listing Tata Sons
RBI directions may pave the way
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
JPMorgan reshapes Dimon succession race
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) on Thursday named insiders Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as co-presidents, advancing succession planning as veteran Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jamie Dimon marks 20 years atop Wall Street's largest bank.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Q1 disinvestment receipts exceed FY26 proceeds
With the conclusion of the government’s 2 per cent stake sale in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) on Thursday through an offer for sale (OFS), the Centre’s disinvestment receipts in just the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q1FY27) have exceeded the total proceeds from disinvestment in FY26.
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June 26, 2026
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Amazon investment in India hits $48 bn with $13 bn fresh bet
Announcement comes after CEO Jassy meets PM
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June 26, 2026
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BJP rejigs UP unit ahead of 2027 polls
With elections to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly eight months away, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday rejigged and expanded its team of state unit's office bearers. Only seven from the outgoing team found a place in the new team.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
RBI unveils total return swaps
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday introduced Total Return Swaps (TRS), widened participation in the credit derivatives market, and eased usage norms for resident non-retail participants under revised directions aimed at deepening the corporate bond market.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Tata Sons' listing hangs in balance after RBI diktat
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) second amended direction for upper-layer NBFCs issued on Wednesday, has sparked hopes that Tata Sons could get a reprieve from its obligation to list on the bourses, but the jury is still out on whether it will translate into genuine respite for the Tata group’s holding company.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Little shoppers become Indian apparel's biggest growth story
Country’s youngest consumers are reshaping wardrobes as brands expand kidswear offerings to capture rising demand
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
TaMo CV’s bigger ride may hit a margin curve
Market-share gains, Iveco synergies to drive growth amid profitability pressure
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Airbound, Andhra sign MoU to build large-scale drone delivery network
Bengaluru-based aerospace company Airbound signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation (APDC) on Thursday, to develop a scalable drone delivery network across the Amaravati Capital Region, marking a significant step towards building aerial logistics infrastructure in India.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Govt proposes 7 kg ration per person for AAY households
The government is considering shifting the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) foodgrain entitlement from a fixed 35 kg per household per month to 7 kg per person capped at 35 kg, a move that would benefit larger poor families.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Govt sets performance targets for state-run general insurers
The government has prepared enterprise-level key performance indicators (KPIs) for state-owned general insurers for FY27, setting a target to bring down the incurred claims ratio (ICR) to 85 per cent over the next five years.
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June 26, 2026
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Demand for life insurance to remain strong in FY27, says Keki Mistry
India’s favourable demographics, increasing awareness and need for long-term financial planning is expected to support demand for life insurance solutions in 2026-27 (FY27), HDFC Life Insurance Chairman Keki Mistry said in the company’s annual report.
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June 26, 2026
Business Standard
Lower fuel prices may lead to earnings upgrades for IndiGo
The stock of the country’s largest listed airline, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), was the biggest gainer in the Sensex, surging 4.7 per cent on Thursday.
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