Mahindra Group CEO Anish Shah. Mahindra and Manulife have committed to invest  ₹3,600 crore each in the life-insurance JV, with  ₹1,250 crore expected from each partner in the first five years. (Handout)
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After mutual funds, Mahindra and Manulife to set up life insurance JV in India| Business News

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Manulife have agreed to set up a life insurance joint venture in India, five years after they got together to…

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Most emerging nations like India can realign trade to weather US tariffs: Report

Most big emerging economies, including China, Brazil and India, can weather U.S. tariffs without excessive pain, a study by risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft showed, raising…

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Inflation hits decade low of 0.25% in October; rate cut hopes rise ahead of RBI’s December MPC meet

New Delhi: India’s retail inflation dropped sharply to 0.25% in October, the lowest level since the current series began in 2013, driven by lower food…

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'Plan to boost export of goods made by tribals': Piyush Goyal
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‘Plan to boost export of goods made by tribals’: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Wednesday said the government is working on a plan to push exports of goods made by tribals, either through…

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At pre-budget meet, MSMEs seek cheaper credit, policy support to stay competitive amid US tariffs

New Delhi: Small and medium businesses on Wednesday urged finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to bolster credit flow to them at reasonable rates to soften the…

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India, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to conclude bilateral investment treaty soon

New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday reaffirmed commitment to conclude a proposed bilateral investment treaty (BIT) early to unlock robust two-way investment inflows…

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Cabinet okays Rs 45,000 crore package to support exports, MSMEs amid global headwinds

The government on Wednesday approved a ₹45,000 crore package to support exports struggling under the steep 50% US tariffs and sluggish global trade. The package…

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Maharashtra forms task force to shield MSMEs and exporters from Trump’s tariffs

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is looking to implement measures to save its export-oriented industries and MSMEs from the impact of Trump’s tariffs and also unveil…

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Canada stands with India after Delhi blasts, says foreign minister Anita Anand at G7 meet

New Delhi: Canada on Wednesday said it stands with India in the backdrop of the New Delhi blasts. This was conveyed when External Affairs Minister…

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Mamaearth parent invests in Couch Commerce to boost oral care play
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Mamaearth parent invests in Couch Commerce to boost oral care play

Honasa Consumer, the parent company of personal care brand Mamaearth, and The Derma Co., will acquire a 25% stake in Couch Commerce for Rs 10…

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