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RBI extends deadline for Paytm PB curbs to Mar 15

Merchants can accept payment if account linked to other banks

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February 17, 2024
Earnings downgrade a bitter pill for Divi's Labs
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Earnings downgrade a bitter pill for Divi's Labs

Weak quarterly results make brokerages turn bearish on the stock

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February 16, 2024
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Protect equity market gains with 10-15% investment in gold

Potential rate cuts in the US this year could boost yellow metal's performance

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February 16, 2024
BSEat odds with NSE over high clearing charges
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BSEat odds with NSE over high clearing charges

Rising outgo towards clearing and settlement fees has led to an altercation between the BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), with the latter striking down the former's request to lower the charges.

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February 16, 2024
Cash levels in smallcap schemes swell as valuations turn lofty
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Cash levels in smallcap schemes swell as valuations turn lofty

Top 10 funds sitting on ₹12,160 cr cash, up 40% from Aug '23; cash as percentage of AUM rises to 6.1%

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February 16, 2024
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India, Taiwan preferred investment destinations in Asia after Japan: BofA

China at bottom of the pack as equity markets fail to enthuse investors

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February 16, 2024
Amazon exports from India crossed $8 billion in 2023
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Amazon exports from India crossed $8 billion in 2023

Highest-growing categories include toys, beauty products, furniture, and luggage

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February 16, 2024
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DIAL wants low-cost carriers to shift ops

DEEPAK PATEL New Delhi, 15 February Delhi Airport, India's largest, is advocating for low-cost carriers to relocate their flights to the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar and the smaller Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad.

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February 16, 2024
Banking laws and regulatory shake-ups
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Banking laws and regulatory shake-ups

Regulatory action against Paytm's payments bank points to the need for reform of banking regulation

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February 16, 2024
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Unpacking the 'S' word

Secularism is a problematic word in India. Almost every political party or civil society group, whatever their political orientation, claims to be \"secular\" and committed to the \"ism\".

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February 16, 2024
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Defence exports: A strategic imperative

A midst escalating geopolitical tensions, analysts foresee a rapid expansion of the global defence and aerospace industry, from $750 billion in 2022, to $1.38 trillion by 2030.

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February 16, 2024
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Bulk of '24 wealth gains by super rich comes from AI

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang's wealth has surged as a blistering rally in AI-related stocks pushed the chipmaker's market value above Amazon.

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February 16, 2024
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Russia looking to place nuke in space, claims US

Kremlin dismisses US warning

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February 16, 2024
Israeli soldiers storm hospital in south Gaza
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Israeli soldiers storm hospital in south Gaza

28,663 Palestinians killed since Oct 7

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February 16, 2024
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UK in recession; Japan loses third-largest economy title

Japan's economy unexpectedly contracted for a second quarter at the end of 2023, slipping into recession and clouding the Bank of Japan's path toward ending the negative rate policy.

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February 16, 2024
Mumbai has the largest share of bonds sold since inception
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Mumbai has the largest share of bonds sold since inception

Sale in Mumbai was ₹4,009 crore

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February 16, 2024
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'Will follow process laid down by SC'

State Bank of India (SBI) said on Thursday that it will follow the Supreme Court's order and disclose the details of the electoral bonds to the country's election commission.

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February 16, 2024
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Regional parties get lion's share of electoral bond funds

Share of other sources has declined as a proportion of overall income

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February 16, 2024
Modi, Qatar Emir talk energy, new tech
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Modi, Qatar Emir talk energy, new tech

PM'S QATAR VISIT Qatari Emir thanked for the release of eight Indians previously on death row New Delhi.

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February 16, 2024
RBI restrains commercial card payments by a network
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RBI restrains commercial card payments by a network

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Thursday issued orders restraining commercial transactions routed through intermediaries by a card network.

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February 16, 2024
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3 Union ministers hold talks with protesting farmers

Three Union ministers began third round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Thursday evening, amid a standoff between the protesters and security personnel at two points on PunjabHaryana border.

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February 16, 2024
RBI, Nepal Rastra Bank to integrate UPI and NPI
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RBI, Nepal Rastra Bank to integrate UPI and NPI

Vigilant in navigating final stretch of disinflation: Das

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February 16, 2024
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Battery capacity needed for EV penetration cut

I ndia's requirement for advanced chemical cell batteries to power a much more moderate growth in electric two-wheelers and passenger vehicles till 2030 will require around 40 Gwh of battery capacity, according to electric vehicle makers.

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February 16, 2024
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Panel suggests voluntary mediation in IBC

An expert committee, constituted by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), has recommended the introduction of voluntary mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

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February 16, 2024
National highway projects continue to ride in first gear
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National highway projects continue to ride in first gear

Centre has awarded only 3,481 km of projects in FY24 which is nearly 60% lower than last year and 35% of its target DHRUVAKSH SAHA New Delhi, 15 February months, especially in March, as the enforcement of model code of conduct will constrain the ministry.

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February 16, 2024
Exports brave Red Sea crisis to post 3.2% growth in Jan
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Exports brave Red Sea crisis to post 3.2% growth in Jan

Trade deficit inched up to $17.49 billion

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February 16, 2024
CBAM must be fair to developing world, says CEA
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CBAM must be fair to developing world, says CEA

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran raised concerns on Thursday about the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).

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February 16, 2024
₹25K cr semiconductor packaging plant in Assam soon'
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₹25K cr semiconductor packaging plant in Assam soon'

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar (pictured) on Thursday announced an upcoming semiconductor packaging facility in Assam with an outlay of 25,000 crore and said that the proposal from Tatas was under consideration.

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February 16, 2024
'India could soon be our next launchpad'
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'India could soon be our next launchpad'

With more than 360,000 cases of Irish whisky consumed in India in 2022, the country's alcobev market is witnessing a sea change. NODJAME CECILE FOUAD, chairman and CEO, Irish Distillers, the maker of Jameson whisky, in an email interaction, tells Akshara Srivastava about the opportunities in India and the brand's expansion plans. Edited excerpts:

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February 16, 2024
Robust cyber-security shield key for IT providers to retain clients
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Robust cyber-security shield key for IT providers to retain clients

A robust cybersecurity posture has become the key to retain clients for information technology (IT) services providers because any breach of data can result in a loss of millions of dollars apart from damages to trust and reputation.

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February 16, 2024