Month: December 2025

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Posted in Economy

High-value parts push up electronics firms’ import bill

Apple, Samsung, LG, Haier, Lenovo, Whirlpool, and Motorola are among nearly a dozen electronics companies that imported a combined more than ₹1.21 lakh crore worth…

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Experts call for stronger policies to boost women’s participation in platform economy

Skill development and greater participation of women will be central to India’s future economic growth, said Arvind Virmani, Member, NITI Aayog on Monday. He was…

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Swiggy shareholders approve delivery company's plan to raise Rs 10,000 crore via QIP
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Swiggy shareholders approve delivery company’s plan to raise Rs 10,000 crore via QIP

Shareholders of food and grocery delivery company Swiggy have approved its plan to raise Rs 10,000 crore via a qualified institutional placement, according to a…

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CUTS International launches TRaNJA initiative to reshape WTO and global trade

CUTS International launched its new global initiative: “Trade Not Just Aid: Winners and Losers in the WTO” (TRaNJA) to create a positive spirit to reposition…

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'Fair and balanced trade deal': MEA says deputy US trade representative to visit India on Dec 10-11
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‘Fair and balanced trade deal’: MEA says deputy US trade representative to visit India on Dec 10-11

Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Rick Switzer will visit India on December 10-11, the Indian foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, as New Delhi looks to…

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ReOrbit founder and CEO Sethu Saveda Suvanam.
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Finnish space tech firm ReOrbit eyes India expansion, set to hire local talent| Business News

Helsinki: The European space technology firm, ReOrbit, founded by India-born Swedish citizen Sethu Saveda Suvanam, is all set to scale up its operations globally with…

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Agri growth estimated to be lower at 4% in FY26: Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand

India’s agriculture sector growth is estimated to be lower at 4 per cent in the 2025-26 financial year compared to the rate of 4.6 per…

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The Bombay Stock Exchange building on Dalal Street in Mumbai. (Bloomberg)
Posted in Business

Sensex down 800 points, Nifty below 26,000 — Why is stock market down today?| Business News

India’s stock market suffered a late sell-off today, with the benchmark indices tumbling sharply, wiping out over ₹7 lakh crore of investor wealth in the…

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After turning down Puma, Virat Kohli announces partnership with Agilitas Sports for his One8 brand
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After turning down Puma, Virat Kohli announces partnership with Agilitas Sports for his One8 brand

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced in a post on microblogging platform X on Monday that he has partnered with Indian sportswear startup Agilitas Sports. “A…

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India's rare earths incentive scheme does not address some of the core issues plaguing the EV market—namely the fact that we still import 100% lithium-ion cells. (AI Image)
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What does it mean for EVs?| Business News

With the central government having greenlit its incentive program for large-scale manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets, India’s EV market stands to gain a real,…

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