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Noel, who became chair of Tata Trusts in October 2024, two days after his half-brother Ratan Tata died on 9th, faced many challenges, including helping SP Group. (PTI)
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Noel presents SP Group’s offer to sell back 3% Tata Sons stake for ₹25,000 crore

Tata Trusts chair Noel Tata presented a Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group proposal to the Tata Sons board on Thursday, wherein the minority investor offered to…

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Noel’s statement challenges Tata Sons’ claim that its board had decided to “start steps to follow the applicable RBI guidelines.” (REUTERS)
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Noel Tata vows to veto IPO listing, seeks 3-yr window from RBI: ‘If I’m forced to vote…’

Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata told the Tata Sons board on Thursday that he would block any decision to list the country’s largest company by…

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ET Startup Awards 2026: Theranautilus’ nanorobots will be ready for human trials by year-end
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ET Startup Awards 2026: Theranautilus’ nanorobots will be ready for human trials by year-end

This is part of a series of interviews with the winners of The EconoDeeptech startup Theranautilus will begin human trials of its nanorobot-based dental technology…

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India’s construction equipment exports to surpass 20,000 units in FY27, driven by global demand

New Delhi: India’s construction equipment exports are set to cross 20,000 units this financial year, growing 19% from fiscal 2026 and more than 70% from…

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RBI’s Rate-Hike Moment could be Near as Fed Steps up the Pressure
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RBI rate hike imminent? Fed’s move pressures India to tighten monetary policy amid rising inflation

Mumbai: Calls for India to join central bank peers from Tokyo to London in tightening rates have grown louder after Washington, despite looming midterm polls,…

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EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal suggests ending population control policies amid falling fertility

New Delhi: India should abandon population control as an objective of state policy and realign its family planning framework with the country’s changing demographic reality,…

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Digital gold may come under RBI, Sebi oversight; physical backing proposed

New Delhi: The government has begun discussions on tightening the rules for digital gold, including requiring every unit to be backed by physical bullion and…

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AI, tech to scan cargo without disrupting trade: CBIC Chairman

New Delhi: India plans to significantly expand the use of artificial intelligence, advanced image analytics and non-intrusive scanning technologies to detect illicit trade, Central Board…

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Retailers push back against proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, warn of hit to thin margins

Kolkata: Retailers across the country are mounting a strong pushback against the proposed merchant discount rate (MDR) on unified payments interface (UPI) transactions above ₹2,000,…

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US tariff threat puts exporters on the edge
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US tariff threat puts exporters on the edge

New Delhi: The impact of potential new tariffs on Indian exports under the US’ Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act can be assessed…

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