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50 results for “Business”

Business & Economy3 Nov 2026

Indian banks lift deposit and lending rates after RBI hike

Borrowers may face higher costs while savers receive uneven gains.

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Business & Economy2 Nov 2026

India mandates barrier-free tolling on future national highways

Highway payments shift from physical booths toward automated digital enforcement

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Business & Economy2 Nov 2026

India’s GST collections hit record ₹2.31 lakh crore in October

Stronger tax receipts give governments more room for fiscal planning.

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Business & Economy31 Oct 2026

Virgin Media O2 targets non-customer roles in wider cost review

Cost cutting may test service quality and future network investment.

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Business & Economy31 Oct 2026

AI spending fears send Nasdaq down 2.86% in technology sell-off

Investors now demand clearer profits from companies funding artificial intelligence.

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Business & Economy31 Oct 2026

TRAI makes telcos accountable for outsourced AI failures

Telecom operators, not vendors, would carry the main regulatory burden

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Business & Economy31 Oct 2026

India sets January 25 census start with optional online counting

The census will shape welfare funding, representation and economic planning.

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Business & Economy30 Oct 2026

India’s first-half deficit reaches 42.1% of FY27 target

Higher spending leaves less room to protect India’s borrowing plan

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Business & Economy29 Oct 2026

ECB raises rates, Lagarde announces early exit and EU leaders weigh successors

Energy costs force tougher choices between price control and economic growth.

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Business & Economy29 Oct 2026

Fed holds rates at 3.75%-4% as two officials seek hike

US borrowing costs stay high while inflation remains unresolved

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Business & Economy29 Oct 2026

Jio listing lifts Reliance’s digital arm to ₹12.5 lakh crore

The debut increases competitive pressure on Airtel and rival platforms.

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Business & Economy28 Oct 2026

CBIC cuts GST registration delays with route-specific deadlines

Small businesses gain clearer access to formal tax registration

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Business & Economy28 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms fixes IPO price at ₹1,119 after record demand

India’s largest digital platform gains a separate public-market valuation

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Business & Economy27 Oct 2026

Tata Motors takes control of Iveco with 89.42% stake

The deal expands Tata’s global reach in trucks and buses.

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Business & Economy27 Oct 2026

Microsoft opens buyouts for 27% of its workforce across four countries

Large technology companies are redesigning teams around costly AI systems.

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Business & Economy27 Oct 2026

Anthropic files IPO with $16.3 billion revenue and $80.7 billion loss

Rapid customer demand still depends on enormous outside financing.

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Business & Economy26 Oct 2026

India approves E100 vehicles for certified flex-fuel models

The rule opens limited ethanol-fuel choices beyond mainstream E20 petrol.

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Business & Economy26 Oct 2026

RBI finds borrowers get less relief from rate cuts than hikes

Bank lending passes monetary tightening faster than easing to borrowers.

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Business & Economy25 Oct 2026

Mumbai airlines set phased Navi Mumbai flight shift from December

Terminal redevelopment is dividing Mumbai’s airport capacity between two hubs.

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Business & Economy24 Oct 2026

Adani Wind wins 696.2 MW outside orders and expands Mundra

Third-party buyers begin testing Adani’s independence from group projects

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Business & Economy24 Oct 2026

Volkswagen pauses India EV funding pending clearer JSW deal

Global automakers now demand local scale before funding affordable Indian EVs.

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Business & Economy23 Oct 2026

Jio IPO surpasses Waaree record as applications cross one crore

Retail interest expands access to high-profile companies but not guaranteed ownership.

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Business & Economy22 Oct 2026

RBI shifts to tightening after September inflation reaches 5.54%

Households and businesses now face weaker demand from costlier credit.

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Business & Economy21 Oct 2026

India links highway deposits to contractor ratings and crash penalties

Highway builders now face stronger financial consequences for poor performance

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Business & Economy21 Oct 2026

Tesla and SpaceX open formal review of possible merger

Musk’s overlapping control now faces independent directors and shareholder approval.

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Business & Economy20 Oct 2026

Chinese tech giants order $35 billion in Nvidia AI cards

Export controls are redirecting China’s AI demand toward scarce hardware

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Business & Economy20 Oct 2026

RBI auctions ₹1 lakh crore after call rate exceeds repo rate

Higher overnight costs can slow changes in loans and deposit rates.

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Business & Economy17 Oct 2026

Embraer takes control of Mahindra aerospace venture by December

India gains a stronger local platform for defence aircraft production

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Business & Economy16 Oct 2026

India’s reserves drop below $727 billion after two weekly declines

The rupee now depends more visibly on central bank support

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Business & Economy16 Oct 2026

RBI finds urban pessimism rising as interest rates move higher

Households feel poorer despite stronger official growth forecasts

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Business & Economy15 Oct 2026

India-US trade pact first phase enters legal drafting

Exporters may gain steadier US access, but terms remain unsettled.

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Business & Economy15 Oct 2026

Yes Bank must face claims after court rejects bond write-off

Investors regain legal claims erased during the bank’s 2020 rescue.

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Business & Economy15 Oct 2026

India’s wholesale inflation hits series high at 11.39%

Rising input costs threaten to make production and distribution more expensive.

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Business & Economy14 Oct 2026

Fairfax to buy 60.72% of IDBI Bank after Cabinet approval

Future bank privatisations now face a clearer ownership-change precedent

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Business & Economy14 Oct 2026

Hyundai commits $15.5 billion to build India auto hub

The investment expands India’s role from factory floor to innovation base.

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Business & Economy13 Oct 2026

NPCI delays UPI merchant fee until after Diwali

UPI’s free merchant model survives, but funding remains unresolved

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Business & Economy13 Oct 2026

Tata and Stellantis sign deal to develop vehicles for 50 markets

India gains a bigger role in designing and exporting vehicles

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Business & Economy13 Oct 2026

GE Aerospace doubles India sourcing to $400 million by 2030

Indian suppliers gain a larger role in global aircraft manufacturing.

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Business & Economy13 Oct 2026

India’s inflation jumps to 5.54% after RBI raises rates

Rural families face shrinking purchasing power as food absorbs more income.

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Business & Economy11 Oct 2026

New Chennai Metro stretch connects Poonamallee with Vadapalani

Eleven stations expand daily transport access across western Chennai

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Business & Economy11 Oct 2026

Tesla and SpaceX unveil $16.8 billion Texas chip factory

Musk’s companies seek more control over their critical chip supplies.

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Business & Economy11 Oct 2026

RBI supplies oil firms dollars and tightens rupee derivatives

The RBI is separating essential imports from speculative currency demand.

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India10 Oct 2026

Musk shares Reliance-linked donation reports in Starlink dispute

The posts widen a market fight into questions about political influence

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Business & Economy10 Oct 2026

RBI raises banks’ daily CRR floor to 99%

Banks lose room to shift reserves as surplus liquidity keeps rates below

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Business & Economy8 Oct 2026

GST Council limits arrests and raises prosecution threshold

Businesses still face tax recovery, interest, audits, and civil penalties.

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Business & Economy8 Oct 2026

RBI ends rate stability with 5.5% hike

The move shifts policy toward inflation control and currency protection

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Business & Economy7 Oct 2026

RBI raises repo rate to 5.5%

Higher borrowing costs return as inflation risks outweigh further rate cuts

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Business & Economy7 Oct 2026

Skydance Takes Control Of Warner Bros. Discovery

The combined company carries heavy debt while targeting major annual savings

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Business & Economy6 Oct 2026

SMEs Get Direct Equity Boost From New ₹10,000 Crore Fund

Cabinet backing targets growth capital for scalable manufacturers and clusters.

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Business & Economy6 Oct 2026

GST Council Shift May Speed Refunds For Businesses

October 8 meeting focuses on simpler registration and fewer delays.

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