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India ready to slash import duties, curb exports to secure domestic supply: Trade official

India is prepared to reduce import duties and, where necessary, regulate exports to ensure sufficient availability of goods within the domestic market whle Iran war…

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Despite weak global cues, Indian stock market regained ground in afternoon trade, thanks to a rally in IT stocks. (REUTERS)
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Stock markets bounce back after early fall; IT stocks rally, Sensex up by 126 points| Business News

Stock markets rebounded in afternoon trade on Thursday after a sharp fall earlier in the session, supported by buying in IT stocks. As of 3:40…

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Circulate Capital raises $220 million in first close of its Fund II
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Circulate Capital raises $220 million in first close of its Fund II

Circulate Capital, a Singapore-headquartered investment firm focused on the circular economy, has raised $220 million in the first close of its second fund, crossing more…

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Legacy players gain ground in EV two-wheelers as Ola Electric slips
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Legacy players gain ground in EV two-wheelers as Ola Electric slips

India’s electric two-wheeler (e2W) market, strongly contested by both incumbents and startups, saw a surge in sales in FY26 with most players expanding their market…

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India’s sugar production rises 9% to 272.31 lakh tons till March 31: ISMA

New Delhi: India’s sugar production has increased by around 9 per cent in the ongoing sugar season 2025-26, reaching 272.31 lakh tons as of March…

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India’s GDP may come down to 6.5% in FY27, if crude remains at USD 100: CareEdge

Mumbai: India’s economic growth could slow and inflation may rise if crude oil prices remain elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a…

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India’s March palm oil imports fall to 3-month low as prices surge

India’s palm oil imports fell nearly 19% in ​March to a three-month ​low as a rally in tropical oil prices, tracking energy ​markets, prompted refiners…

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UPI growth stays relentless with 22.64 billion March transactions, says Department of Financial Services

New Delhi: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded 22.64 billion transactions in March 2026, reflecting continued growth in digital payments across the country, the Department of…

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Sunflower oil consumption set to wilt by 10% amid geopolitical heat, says Crisil

Indian refined sunflower oil volume is poised to decline by about 10% in the current fiscal, due to twin headwinds that will dampen demand, said…

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Indirect tax mop-up tops FY26 target, but pan masala cess misses the mark

New Delhi: The government has marginally exceeded its indirect tax collection target for 2025–26, buoyed by steady inflows from customs, excise and GST, even as…

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