The labour laws will lower EMIs for both existing and new borrowers whose loans are linked to these benchmarks. (Bloomberg)
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SBI reduces lending rates by up to 25 bps to pass on RBI rate cut benefits| Business News

State Bank of India has reduced its lending rate by up to 25 basis points to pass on to customers the benefit of the RBI…

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India urges China to resolve issues relating to export control

New Delhi: India has called on China to soon resolve pending issues relating to export control as the two sides reviewed steps to rebuild ties…

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India now home to over two lakh govt-recognised startups: Union minister Piyush Goyal
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India now home to over two lakh govt-recognised startups: Union minister Piyush Goyal

India is now home to over two lakh government-recognised startups, with over 44,000 entities recognised this year alone, the highest in a year since the…

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Cabinet approves India-Oman trade pact; may be signed during PM’s Oman visit on Dec 17-18

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a free trade agreement between India and Oman, which is expected to be signed during Prime Minister…

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India-UK trade pact not to restrict India’s use of compulsory licensing in any form: MoS Jitin Prasada

New Delhi: The India-UK free trade agreement does not restrict India’s use of compulsory licensing (CL) in any form, Parliament was informed on Friday. CL…

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A bust of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the US, near a poster for the Trump Gold Card in the Oval Office of the White House (AP)
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How it works, does it help land a Green Card, and other questions answered| Business News

The announcement of the ‘Trump Gold Card’ has generated considerable attention across global media. Headlines position it as a premium pathway to a US Green…

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Govt hikes copra MSP by up to ₹445 for 2026 season

The government on Friday increased the minimum support price for milling copra by up to Rs 445 to Rs 12,027 per quintal for the 2026…

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PLI schemes attract ₹2 lakh crore investment till September, lift output and jobs across sectors

India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programme has emerged as a major driver of manufacturing expansion, investment inflows and export growth, with tangible gains recorded across…

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Stablecoins pose big risks, serve no real purpose, says RBI’s Rabi Sankar

MUMBAI: India needs to be cautious towards stablecoins, as they pose significant macroeconomic risk while serving no purpose that fiat money cannot, the Reserve Bank…

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India’s forex reserves rise by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion as of December 12

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion for the week ending on December 12, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…

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