Month: June 2026

Mumbai: Rupee logo at Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters (PTI/File)
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Rupee falls 6 paise to 94.69 against US dollar in early trade amid Fed rate worries

The rupee fell 6 paise to 94.69 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as the greenback strengthened further to hover around its…

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RBI seen in no rush to press rate hike pedal, decision may get deferred to second half of FY27

Mumbai: Timelines for an interest-rate increase by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are gradually being pushed further back, with economists now visibly tilting toward…

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Kunal Shah's appointment puts an Indian founder at the helm of WhatsApp, which has 3.3 billion monthly active users worldwide. (Instagram/@kunalb11)
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Cred founder Kunal Shah to be WhatsApp’s global head, Meta says he brings ‘builder mentality’

Social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. has named fintech entrepreneur Kunal Shah as the new global head of WhatsApp, pulling off an unusual executive crossover…

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Young, loss-making startups keep OFS portion lean as investor scrutiny grows
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Young, loss-making startups keep OFS portion lean as investor scrutiny grows

Young, loss-making startups preparing for initial public offerings (IPOs) are increasingly keeping the fresh issue component large to fund their growth plans as investors grow…

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RBI MPC: Growth rate could top 7% if oil prices fall further

MUMBAI: India’s economy could expand at a ‘7% plus range’ this fiscal year, higher than what is projected by the central bank, if easing geopolitical…

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India-UK FTA sparks partnership rush among boutique law firms

Mumbai: Several small and mid-sized law firms in India are scouting for local partners in the UK, aiming to position themselves for an anticipated surge…

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Meet with Greer Today; Goyal says India Seeking Export Edge in US Trade Deal
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Meet with Jamieson Greer today; Piyush Goyal says India seeking export edge in US trade deal

New Delhi: India is seeking a competitive advantage for its exporters over rival nations in the proposed trade agreement with the US, commerce and industry…

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Taxman to track slipping sectors & top tax payers

New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed its zonal income tax heads to keep a close watch on the sectors which…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella: We Can’t Let AI Giants Eat the Economy

Satya Nadella helped usher in the AI boom. Now he has a tough message for the companies leading it. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella The chief…

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Global economy remains fragile despite US-Iran truce, but India has buffers to weather shocks: RBI

Kolkata: The global economy remains fragile despite a temporary US-Iran truce with the risks of renewed inflation pressure, supply disruptions, slower investments and financial instability…

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