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Mkts come off day's highs amid global uncertainties
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Mkts come off day's highs amid global uncertainties

Super rich lost $17 bn in Monday's crash

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August 07, 2024
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Lock into best FD rates for up to three-year tenure

HDFC Bank recently launched special edition fixed deposit (FD) schemes for its customers, offering higher interest rates than its peers for 35-month (7.35 per cent) and 55-month (7.4 per cent) tenures.

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August 07, 2024
Analysts sound caution as textile stocks surge
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Analysts sound caution as textile stocks surge

Shares rise up to 19% on the NSE

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August 07, 2024
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Non-biscuit portfolio key driver of Britannia's growth

THE COMPASS Britannia Industries reported revenue growth of 4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in Q1FY25 and volume growth of 8 per cent implying price trends were adverse.

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August 07, 2024
Religare sends Burmans' open offer plea to Sebi, RBI
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Religare sends Burmans' open offer plea to Sebi, RBI

After dragging its feet for nearly a year, financial services company Religare Enterprises Limited (REL) has finally submitted the application for open offer by Dabur's Burman family to the regulators, sources said on Tuesday.

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August 07, 2024
Yen unwinding, US on edge point to mkt tilt
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Yen unwinding, US on edge point to mkt tilt

Brokerages map out future success despite current market squalls

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August 07, 2024
Low on equities, balanced funds withstand market turmoil better
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Low on equities, balanced funds withstand market turmoil better

Half the schemes fell 1.5% or less on Monday even as markets tanked 3%

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August 07, 2024
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A game of fine margins

It is widely dubbed the most agonising position to finish at the Olympics.

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August 07, 2024
Amazon India head puts in his papers
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Amazon India head puts in his papers

Manish Tiwary plans to join another firm after ending stint at e-com major in Oct

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August 07, 2024
FPOS IN GOVT SPOTLIGHT
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FPOS IN GOVT SPOTLIGHT

Framing a policy for these organisations is just the first step towards making them economically viable, and much needs to be done to empower them, say experts

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August 07, 2024
Early signs from tariff hikes encouraging: Airtel MD
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Early signs from tariff hikes encouraging: Airtel MD

Early signs from tariff hikes are encouraging and its full impact will be felt in the next two quarters, Airtel Managing Director Gopal Vittal said on Tuesday in the post results call with analysts.

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August 07, 2024
Vedanta profit soared 36% in Q1
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Vedanta profit soared 36% in Q1

Metals and mining major Vedanta reported a 36.6 per cent rise in consolidated net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the first quarter of financial year 2025 (Q1FY25) on the back of lower expenses.

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August 07, 2024
Zepto upsizes, to shift core ops to Bengaluru
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Zepto upsizes, to shift core ops to Bengaluru

Flush with funds, quick commerce unicorn Zepto is planning to relocate from Powai in Mumbai to a larger office space in Bengaluru's Sarjapur to accommodate its imminent new hires.

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August 07, 2024
Avoiding quota dystopia
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Avoiding quota dystopia

It is time we tried different approaches before merit and talent are completely sidelined

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August 07, 2024
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Mistaken notice

Giant tax demands should not be rushed

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August 07, 2024
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Search for competition

Google ruling can have significant implications

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August 07, 2024
Inflation targeting without food is no solution
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Inflation targeting without food is no solution

The Economic Survey (ES) of 2023-24, released recently, has suggested exploring whether India's inflation targeting framework should focus on the inflation rate excluding food, as farmers are prevented from benefitting from rising prices.

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August 07, 2024
Bangladesh dissolves Parliament
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Bangladesh dissolves Parliament

PAVES WAY FOR FORMATION OF ARMY-BACKED INTERIM GOVT UK CALLS FOR UN-LED PROBE

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August 07, 2024
Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate
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Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing a progressive policy champion and a plain speaker from America's heartland to help win over rural, white voters, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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August 07, 2024
Google is a monopolist: US judge in landmark antitrust case
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Google is a monopolist: US judge in landmark antitrust case

Google illegally monopolised the search market through exclusive deals, a judge ruled, handing the government a win in its first major antitrust case against a tech giant in more than two decades.

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August 07, 2024
Exporters voice concerns
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Exporters voice concerns

The unrest in Bangladesh is resonating deeply within the Indian business community.

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August 07, 2024
In talks with Dhaka amid attacks on Hindus: Govt
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In talks with Dhaka amid attacks on Hindus: Govt

With UK plan in limbo, Hasina may be eyeing Finland, West Asia for asylum

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August 07, 2024
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Banks report muted treasury book gains

RBI's new investment norms likely reason

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August 07, 2024
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Centre to unilaterally release its share of crop insurance premium

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that the Central government has decided to release its share of the premium subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) without waiting for the state to release the same.

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August 07, 2024
Hybrid workers prop up pay-as-you-drive insurance demand
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Hybrid workers prop up pay-as-you-drive insurance demand

The demand for pay-as-you-drive (PAYD) plans in motor insurance has increased by 25 per cent among its largest customer base - hybrid workers due to favourable regulatory guidelines.

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August 07, 2024
FM, PSB chiefs may talk NPAs, cybersecurity
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FM, PSB chiefs may talk NPAs, cybersecurity

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman will review the performance of public sector lenders over the past year, including on the non-performing asset (NPA) front, in a meeting with bank chiefs on August 19, according to two government officials familiar with the matter.

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August 07, 2024
MCA begins 'internship' talks with top firms
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MCA begins 'internship' talks with top firms

Govt has engaged with 20 companies so far, will invite more from list of top 500 soon

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August 07, 2024
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The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

India may have to lean more on West Asian nations for supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a cooking fuel, in the coming years after Indian state-run refiners drew up big plans to diversify into producing more profitable petrochemicals.

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August 07, 2024
ICICI Bank fostering compliance, strong risk culture: CEO Bakhshi
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ICICI Bank fostering compliance, strong risk culture: CEO Bakhshi

ICICI Bank, the country's second-largest private sector lender, is focusing on growing in a \"prudent and responsible manner\", said Sandeep Bakhshi (pictured), managing director and chief executive officer, in the bank's annual report for 2023-24 (FY24).

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August 07, 2024
Despite PLI push, electronics imports top $20 bn for 5th qtr
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Despite PLI push, electronics imports top $20 bn for 5th qtr

April-June 2024-25 (Q1FY25) was the fifth straight quarter when India's import of electronic goods topped $20 billion.

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August 07, 2024