Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. has cut costs to about $700 million from $1 billion for a platform it is developing to build electric cars. (Unsplash)
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Volkswagen pares India EV plan amid hunt for a local partner to boost market share| Business News

Volkswagen AG is slashing costs of developing electric vehicles in India by a third and scouting for a local partner to help boost its tiny…

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Sridhar Vembu wants entrepreneurs to marry and have kids in their 20s as ‘demographic duty’| Business News

Sridhar Vembu, the founder and former chief executive officer of Zoho Corp., advises young entrepreneurs to marry and have children early in life, as “a…

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India’s current account deficit expected to rise to 1.7% of GDP in FY26 due to persistent tariff pressures: Union Bank Report

India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to rise to 1.7 per cent of GDP in the current financial year FY26, higher than the bank’s…

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RBI’s big inflation misses put India’s forecasts under scrutiny

The Reserve Bank of India’s inflation forecasting model is coming under increasing scrutiny from economists after the central bank consistently overestimated price pressures this year,…

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With no finger on the pulse, crop and prices in disarray

New Delhi: The agriculture ministry’s production estimates on pulses for kharif 2025-26 are being awaited with some apprehension, according to experts, given that forecasts for…

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Good news on US deal once fair and equitable terms are reached: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that the “good news” on the India-US trade pact will come when the terms…

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Govt to bridge inconsistencies in pension rules: DFS Secretary D Nagaraju
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Govt to bridge inconsistencies in pension rules: DFS Secretary D Nagaraju

Mumbai: The Centre would continue to encourage retirement savings and bridge the inconsistencies in pension rules to ensure that both the organised and unorganised sectors…

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Jan Vishwas Bill 3.0 ready to boost ease of business: Piyush Goyal

The government is ready with the third edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill, aimed at decriminalising various legal provisions to improve ease of doing business,…

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Budget 2026: Budget 2026: Bond market push, transaction tax cuts & startup support top industry wishlist

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman huddled with representatives from capital markets, startups and the manufacturing sector separately on Tuesday as part of her customary pre-budget consultations…

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GST mopup could top ₹2 lakh crore mark in November: SBI report

New Delhi: Goods and services tax (GST) collection this month is likely to exceed ₹2 lakh crore, driven by lower GST rates and increased compliance…

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