Month: December 2025

The US economy has maintained momentum as consumers powered ahead and the most punitive of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were rolled back. (Reuters)
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The tariffs that nearly stole Christmas| Business News

For toymakers, Christmas starts early. As the world is grouching through dry January, toy firms are finalising festive designs and signing deals with factories. By…

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The gig workers strike is a protest against what their associations claimed were worsening working conditions and reduced pay amid lack of social security. (PTI)
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Gig, delivery workers call for all-India strike on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve| Business News

Associations representing gig workers in India have called for an all-India strike on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve—two of the busiest days of the…

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2025 sees major action in India factory scene; new Labour Codes leave employers cheery, workers chary

India’s long-delayed labour reforms are moving into their most decisive phase after a five-year wait. The Union government has finally set the stage for the…

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India likely to miss $1 trillion export target in FY26 as global slowdown hits shipments: GTRI

India is likely to fall well short of its USD 1 trillion exports target for FY26 as global headwinds, weak demand and rising protectionism continue…

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India revamps tax regime in 2025, new I-T Act to take effect from April 1

New Delhi: India overhauled its tax regime in 2025 with sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and a higher income tax exemption…

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Reliance Industries has resumed Russian oil imports from non-sanctioned suppliers and routing them to its Jamnagar refinery. (Reuters)
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Reliance Industries resumes Russian oil imports to feed Jamnagar refinery| Business News

Reliance Industries Ltd. has resumed Russian oil imports, sourcing barrels from non-sanctioned suppliers and routing them to its Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, according to people…

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Amazon X Zomato, Nuuk HOT BLOX & Best Tech of 2025| Business News

Opening thoughts. Eternal Ltd.’s Zomato and Amazon Pay have announced something interesting, particularly for those deal hunters who also like to double dip for credit…

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2025 Year in Review: Meet top free agents of startups and tech

ETtech Senior-level departures from top new-age companies, such as Flipkart, Myntra, Eternal and Delhivery, are among this year’s top “free” executives, data from search firm…

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2025 Year in Review: IPO, offline push and M&As change maths for test-prep sector

ETtech For India’s test-preparation segment, 2025 was a year of significant transformation. It entered the year with relatively stable demand, driven by competitive entrance exams…

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Rise of microcompanionship: Social media 2.0 is changing the conversation

India’s creator economy is quietly expanding beyond reels and livestreams. Using voice-led social discovery platforms, young creators–especially women in smaller towns–are earning steady incomes through…

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