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UN predicts world economic growth to slip to 2.7% in 2026

Global economic growth is forecast to decline to 2.7% in 2026 from 2.8% last year before increasing to 2.9% in 2027 – still down from…

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State govt aims to make Delhi India's startup hub: Education minister
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State govt aims to make Delhi India’s startup hub: Education minister

The Delhi government on Thursday said it is working towards making the national capital India’s startup hub, with a strong focus on youth-led entrepreneurship and…

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The Sleep Company appoints former Eternal exec Hemal Jain as CFO
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The Sleep Company appoints former Eternal exec Hemal Jain as CFO

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) startup The Sleep Company on Thursday said that it has appointed a former Eternal executive, Hemal Jain, as its new chief financial officer…

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Over Rs 1.52 lakh cr locked in Customs disputes; govt may look at amnesty scheme in FY27 Budget

New Delhi: With over Rs 1.52 lakh crore of customs duty locked in litigations, the government could look at the possibility of an amnesty scheme…

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RBI considering fresh exporter relief steps after low take‑up of loan moratorium, sources say

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering new ways to support exporters hit by U.S. ‍tariffs after a moratorium on loan repayments it offered…

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500% Trump Tariffs? India could pay the price on Russian oil sanctions while China cruises free

A US sanctions bill targeting buyers of discounted Russian oil, approved in principle by President Donald Trump, has raised alarms in India as the country…

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Sensex drops 780 points, Nifty 50 loses 1% to wipe out ₹8 lakh crore in investor wealth| Business News

India’s stock market logged their steepest one‑day fall in over four months on Thursday, dragged by heavyweight Reliance Industries Ltd., as uncertainty over US tariffs…

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Upgrad pulls out of talks to acquire Unacademy
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Upgrad pulls out of talks to acquire Unacademy

Ronnie Screwvala’s higher-skilling company Upgrad has withdrawn itself from talks to acquire SoftBank-backed test prep startup Unacademy, people familiar with the matter said. The discussions…

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Budget 2026: Why do India’s farms suddenly matter?

Union Budget 2026: India’s agriculture and food economy is often described in paradoxical terms. It employs nearly half the country’s workforce, ensures food security for…

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‘Goldilocks moment’: BJP on India’s GDP seen growing 7.4% in FY26

New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday described as “Goldilocks moment” the estimate that India’s economy would grow by 7.4 per cent, and said the country…

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