Month: December 2025

Valued at USD 7 billion, the company has raised a total of USD 1.8 billion, or about  ₹16,000 crore, from marquee investors since its inception. (HT)
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Zepto said to file confidential draft IPO papers today for 2026 listing| Business News

Quick commerce unicorn Zepto is set to pre-file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator Sebi on Friday through a confidential route, as…

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At WTO, India Calls for Steps to Boost Tech Transfer to Developing Nations
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At WTO, India calls for steps to boost tech transfer to developing nations

New Delhi: India has asked developed countries at the World Trade Organization to put in place measures to transfer relevant and advanced, especially environmentally sound,…

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Jewellery, Rugs and Toys Power Creative Goods’ Export Surge
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Jewellery, rugs and toys power creative goods’ export surge

New Delhi: Fashion accessories, jewellery, carpets and toys drove India’s creative goods exports higher in the first seven months of FY26, with the UAE emerging…

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Exports likely to grow by 3% to $850 billion this fiscal: GTRI

New Delhi, India’s goods and services exports are likely to grow by 3 per cent to USD 850 billion in 2025-26, think tank GTRI said…

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Quick commerce brings Christmas cheer for D2C brands as sales surge
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Quick commerce brings Christmas cheer for D2C brands as sales surge

This Christmas, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands have seen an uptick in quick commerce sales as platforms launched deals, removed additional fees on orders, expanded gifting and…

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FILE PHOTO: Diamonds are displayed during a visit to the De Beers Global Sightholder Sales (GSS) in Gaborone, Botswana November 24, 2015 (REUTERS)
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India to assume chair of global diamond watchdog Kimberley Process from Jan 1| Business News

NEW DELHI: India will assume chairmanship of the UN-backed global forum Kimberley Process (KP) to prevent trade of conflict diamonds from January 1 for the third time,…

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Budget 2026: Institutional reforms, fiscal consolidation crucial to sustain India’s growth momentum, says CII

With the Union Budget around the corner, industry body CII has asked the government to double down on fiscal discipline and institutional reform to protect…

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How 2025 made India more nimble, agile and attractive

The year 2025 marked a turning point for the Indian economy, with a series of bold reforms designed to make it more nimble, resilient and…

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India has 18 FTAs but must now focus on boosting exports amid tough 2026 trade outlook: GTRI

India has signed more than 18 free trade agreements (FTAs) to date, but the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the country to pivot…

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Indian exporters can help New Zealand cut China dependence, boost shipments: GTRI

New Delhi, Indian exporters in various sectors like agriculture, petroleum, pharma, apparel, electronics and auto have potential not only to scale up shipments to New…

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