Month: June 2026

Xiaomi 17T flanked by its sibling, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, retains the broader Leica experience. (Vishal Mathur | HT Picture)
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Xiaomi 17T threads an impossibly thin value needle, yet retains the Leica magic

This is as precise as it gets. If the extremely loveable Xiaomi 17 Ultra is understandably too expensive to your budget, and an equally brilliant…

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BRICS and the new geography of agri-trade

India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 comes at a moment when agricultural trade is being reshaped beyond tariffs and market access. Climate shocks, food-price volatility, fertiliser…

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SoftBank books 7x returns as Lenskart emerges top India bet
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SoftBank books 7x returns as Lenskart emerges top India bet

SoftBank has clocked about 7x returns from a partial stake sale in Lenskart, making the eyewear retailer one of the Japanese investor’s strongest shows in…

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Foxconn and Intel aim to address critical bottlenecks in modern data centers.
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Foxconn, Intel Team Up to Develop AI Infrastructure

Foxconn Technology Group and Intel are partnering to develop artificial-intelligence infrastructure, aiming to address critical bottlenecks in modern data centers. Foxconn and Intel aim to…

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Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt official

New Delhi: The government’s record pulses buffer of 43 lakh tonnes will serve as a strategic cushion against any supply disruption or price flare-up triggered…

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How Indian markets may react to RBI policy decision 
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Will RBI hike rates or keep them unchanged? How Indian markets may react

The Reserve Bank of India’s policy decision is expected on Friday and economists are divided over whether the central bank will hike rates or keep…

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India should review FTAs, overhaul investment screening, report says

New Delhi: India should reassess the effectiveness of its existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), modernise its investment screening framework and adopt a more coordinated trade…

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India fights a familiar fear even as it keenly watches new US tariff move

Indian exporters are closely monitoring developments in Washington as the United States reviews tariff measures and labour-related trade investigations, with industry leaders banking on the…

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Together Fund’s Manav Garg joins portfolio firm Emergent as executive chairman
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Together Fund’s Manav Garg joins portfolio firm Emergent as executive chairman

Manav Garg, cofounder and managing partner of early-stage venture firm Together Fund, has joined artificial intelligence startup Emergent as executive chairman, marking a return to…

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Together Fund managing partner Manav Garg joins AI startup Emergent as executive chairman
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Together Fund managing partner Manav Garg joins AI startup Emergent as executive chairman

Manav Garg, cofounder and managing partner of early-stage venture firm Together Fund, has joined AI startup Emergent as executive chairman, marking a return to an…

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