Mercedes said that despite its aggressive localisation strategy, which continues to absorb the bulk of increased costs, a selective price adjustment has become essential to maintain operational sustainability. (AFP)
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Mercedes to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% from January as Rupee slips against Euro| Business News

Mercedes-Benz India on Friday said it will hike vehicle prices by up to 2 per cent from January in order to offset the impact of…

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Govt to extend FPO scheme for five years, address compliance and capital hurdles

The government will extend its central scheme for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for another five years from 2026-31, addressing gaps that have limited the scaling…

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Passengers at the IndiGo counter after several flights were cancelled at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, on 5 December 2025. (PTI)
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India needs more airlines, but that’s easier said than done| Business News

As the IndiGo flight status, or lack thereof, unravelled at India’s airports and share price went into tailspin, the civil aviation minister called for airlines…

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Infibeam Avenues board approves rebranding to AvenuesAI
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Infibeam Avenues board approves rebranding to AvenuesAI

Fintech company Infibeam Avenues, which runs the CCAvenue payment gateway, is planning to change its name to AvenuesAI as it centres its business around artificial…

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Mexico Parliament nod to tariffs on India, others prompts FTA push by exporters

New Delhi: Mexico on Thursday announced up to 50% tariff on imports from its non-preferential trade partners including India, a move that may hit New…

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India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

India has cut red tape to speed business visas for Chinese professionals, two officials said, a major step to boost ties between the Asian giants…

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Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Germany's Volkswagen Group, accounts for nearly 50% of India's total car shipments to Mexico. (Reuters)
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Mexico tariff on India is set to hit $1-billion car exports, VW seen most exposed| Business News

Mexico’s decision to raise tariffs on India is set to impact $1 billion car exports from the world’s third largest car market, including those by…

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When your short-term finances are organised, the rest of your financial life becomes far more manageable. (Jiraaf)
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Short-term first, long-term next — The smarter money strategy| Business News

For years, personal finance conversations in India have focused on long-term wealth building. But the truth is simple: long-term investing only works when your short-term…

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The rupee weakened to 90.5175 against the US dollar, slipping past its previous all-time low of 90.4675 hit on December 11. (Reuters)
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Rupee slips to new record low of 90.56/dollar as India-US trade talks drag on| Business News

The Indian Rupee declined to a record low on Friday, as investor sentiment on the currency remained bogged down by the absence of an India-US…

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Nimesh Shah, MD & CEO of ICICI Prudential AMC, during a press conference in Mumbai. (ANI)
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ICICI Prudential AMC IPO opens today for listing as India’s second largest mutual fund| Business News

The $1.2-billion ICICI Prudential AMC IPO is set to open for subscription today, paving the way for a listing that can make it the country’s…

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