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Hyundai India's growth engine roars on SUVs, capacity expansion
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Hyundai India's growth engine roars on SUVs, capacity expansion

The carmaker's short-term gains may stall in neutral over high valuations

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October 14, 2024
A revival in China?
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A revival in China?

Recent government stimulus does not solve the deeper problems

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October 14, 2024
Inside Joe Biden's war room
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Inside Joe Biden's war room

It's not listed among the enumerated powers of the American presidency, but one of the modern expectations of the office is that Bob Woodward will write at least one book about your administration.

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October 14, 2024
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Water security

India must increase wastewater reuse

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October 14, 2024
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Small is not beautiful

India's bias against large factories is damaging

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October 14, 2024
In a first, mainland native elected Macau chief executive
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In a first, mainland native elected Macau chief executive

Former judge Sam Hou Fai (pictured) was elected chief executive-designate of China's Macau, the government said on Sunday, setting him up to be the leader of the casino-dominated area next to Hong Kong.

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October 14, 2024
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ECB likely to deepen global easing with rate cut

The European Central Bank (ECB) will probably advance the global push for monetary easing in the coming week with an interest-rate cut that policymakers had all but ruled out just a month ago.

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October 14, 2024
Led by believers in city's future, Detroit is on rebound
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Led by believers in city's future, Detroit is on rebound

On a sunny Friday morning last month, Mike Duggan, the mayor of Detroit, got behind the wheel of his black Jeep Grand Cherokee to give a tour of the city he has led for 10 years.

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October 14, 2024
Dubai's allure to expats strains its infrastructure
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Dubai's allure to expats strains its infrastructure

The extent of Dubai's post-pandemic rebound was on display late last month. On the same day that Africa's richest man unveiled plans to set up his family office, Santander Group became the latest firm to bolster its wealth offering in the emirate.

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October 14, 2024
MLALAD fund hike in Delhi raises poll pitch
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MLALAD fund hike in Delhi raises poll pitch

AAP govt increases the amount to ₹15 crore, the highest in India, sparking Opposition criticism over potential misuse ahead of polls, writes ARCHIS MOHAN

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October 14, 2024
Israeli tanks destroy gates of peacekeeper base: UN
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Israeli tanks destroy gates of peacekeeper base: UN

Netanyahu calls on the UN to evacuate troops from combat areas in Lebanon

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October 14, 2024
Counting the cost of prohibition in Bihar
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Counting the cost of prohibition in Bihar

The alcohol ban in the state, in force for nine years now, has not impacted education spending much, but literacy outcomes leave a lot to be desired. An analysis by INDIVJAL DHASMANA

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October 14, 2024
Battlefield without soldiers
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Battlefield without soldiers

There is no sign that either alliance in Maharashtra is ready with a list of candidates for the Assembly election, writes ADITI PHADNIS

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October 14, 2024
QIP fundraising hits record high this year
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QIP fundraising hits record high this year

Buoyed by bull run, 71 firms mobilise ₹88,678 crore so far

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October 14, 2024
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Food items and textiles top manufacturing employers

Of the total 29 major industrial groups covered under the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) - 'food products', which involves preserving and processing of meat, fish, crustaceans, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products among others, has the highest number of operational factories (40,508) and engaged the most significant number of people (2.1 million) in the organised manufacturing sector in the financial year 2022-2023 (FY23), showed findings from the latest ASI results released by the National Statistical Organisation (NSO).

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October 14, 2024
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FPIs pull out ₹58,711 crore in Oct so far

Foreign investors turned net sellers in October, withdrawing shares worth ₹58,711 crore in the month so far owing to escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, a sharp rise in crude oil prices, and the strong performance of the Chinese market. The outflow came following a nine-month high investment of ₹57,724 crore in September.

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October 14, 2024
Helpful amendments, court decisions for exporters
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Helpful amendments, court decisions for exporters

Exporters have good news. The government has issued necessary notification omitting Rule 89(4A), Rule 89(4B), and Rule 96(10) from the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (CGST Rules). Two useful decisions have also come in from the courts.

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October 14, 2024
Upper limit for LIC's new endowment plan reduced to 50 years
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Upper limit for LIC's new endowment plan reduced to 50 years

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has revised the upper limit for purchasing its new endowment plan from 55 years to 50 years, according to a communication reviewed by Business Standard. The revision is effective October 1, 2024.

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October 14, 2024
Govt may disband unit tracking pre-GST evasion
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Govt may disband unit tracking pre-GST evasion

DGGI expects to complete investigation in all such cases by March

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October 14, 2024
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Glenmark arm recalls products in US

Drug firm Glenmark is recalling two products in the US due to manufacturing issues, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

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October 14, 2024
Lower input costs may aid pharma firms' Q2 margins
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Lower input costs may aid pharma firms' Q2 margins

Analysts expect overall sales growth to be 10-11%

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October 14, 2024
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Drop in airfares on major routes lights up Diwali for customers

15% decline in oil prices may have contributed to lower ticket prices

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October 14, 2024
Navi becomes 5th largest UPI player
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Navi becomes 5th largest UPI player

Sachin Bansal-owned fintech firm Navi became India's fifth-largest player in UPI ecosystem in September, clocking 120.41 million transactions amounting to ₹6,549.1 crore, according to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

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October 14, 2024
Women bring home the sales, delivering festival wins for e-com firms
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Women bring home the sales, delivering festival wins for e-com firms

India's e-commerce industry is increasingly creating opportunities for women, hiring them in large numbers this festival season to cater to the surge in sales.

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October 14, 2024
Indians eyeing offshore firms to gain access: JM Financial
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Indians eyeing offshore firms to gain access: JM Financial

Healthcare, pharma to drive M&As in coming qtrs

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October 14, 2024
CCPA tells Ola to give refund options to customers
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CCPA tells Ola to give refund options to customers

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Sunday directed ride-hailing service provider Ola Cabs to provide a clear choice to consumers to opt between a bank account transfer or a coupon when they seek refund during the grievance redressal process.

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October 14, 2024
Collateral anchor: Fintech cos steer towards secured lending
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Collateral anchor: Fintech cos steer towards secured lending

This comes after RBI raised risk weights on unsecured personal loans

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October 14, 2024
Reliance seeks govt intervention for fair spectrum allocation
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Reliance seeks govt intervention for fair spectrum allocation

Telecom operator Reliance Jio has sought Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's intervention to get regulator the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to issue a revised consultation paper on a proposed spectrum allocation rule to ensure a level playing field between terrestrial and satellite players.

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October 14, 2024
QIP fundraising hits record high this year
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QIP fundraising hits record high this year

Buoyed by bull run, 71 firms mobilise ₹88,678 crore so far

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October 14, 2024
SBI talent emerges high-yield asset for private sector banks
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SBI talent emerges high-yield asset for private sector banks

Regulatory comfort drives bank boards to appoint SBI officials for stability

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October 14, 2024