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Tomato prices crash 65% in a week as drought-hit Nashik farmers face a double blow

Tomato farmers are facing a double blow as drought conditions coincide with a sharp fall in prices at Pimpalgaon APMC, one of India’s largest wholesale…

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How a personal loan can help you manage planned and emergency expenses
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How a personal loan can help you manage planned and emergency expenses

A personal loan can help you meet planned expenses or manage unexpected financial needs without using all your savings at once. As an unsecured form…

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Gold and silver prices remain volatile, but jewellers expect the usual post-Navratri dip to be absent. (Unsplash/Representational image)
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Trend reversal: Gold and silver prices may peak on Dhanteras

The bullion market is witnessing a reversal of its traditional pattern this festive season. Usually prices hit an all-time high around Navratri and then dip…

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New Zealand firm Valocity secures biggest-ever deal on day one of India FTA: PM Luxon

Auckland-founded property technology company Valocity has secured the biggest deal in its history on the first day of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA),…

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Regular banking activities will be unavailable today in all regional offices except Gangtok (Sikkim) and Imphal (Manipur). (AFP)
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Dussehra 2026: Banks closed today; check available services, reopening dates

Bank branches in several states will remain shut today, October 20, on the occasion of Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi), Maha Navami, Ayudha Pooja and Durga Puja….

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The Fitbit Air itself is priced at  ₹13,999 and is a minimalist design without a screen. (Vishal Mathur / HT Photo)
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Google Fitbit Air takes away a distracting screen, but is far from perfect

If I had a ₹ for every time someone asked me about the Google Fitbit Air’s India availability before it was confirmed, I’d have had…

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India eyes a $20 billion pot of gold in New Zealand as its trade pact goes live

India’s free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand comes into force on Tuesday, giving Indian goods duty-free access across the country’s market and opening new…

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UpGrad financial results FY26: Edtech UpGrad’s net loss halves to Rs 131 crore in FY26, revenue rises 7.5%
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UpGrad financial results FY26: Edtech UpGrad’s net loss halves to Rs 131 crore in FY26, revenue rises 7.5%

Bengaluru: The Ronnie Screwvala-led higher education and upskilling platform UpGrad nearly halved its consolidated net loss to Rs 131 crore in FY26, as lower expenses…

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Sensex, Nifty closed today for Dussehra, trading to resume on Wednesday

The Sensex and Nifty are closed on Tuesday for Dussehra, with trading set to resume on Wednesday, October 21. Men walk past a screen displaying…

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India-NZ FTA in force: Over half of New Zealand’s exports to India now tariff-free, Wellington also eyes Brazil, Canada

Wellington: New Zealand said on Tuesday it will work to deepen trade ties with Brazil and Canada to diversify export markets amid global economic uncertainty,…

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