N Chandrasekaran, was re-appointed as the Chairman of Tata Sons at a board meeting on Thursday (REUTERS)
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From not seeking another term to re-appointment: What led to N Chandrasekaran’s return as Tata Sons chairman

The board of Tata Sons on Thursday stated it “unanimously” voted to re-appoint N. Chandrasekaran as executive chairman of the group. This re-appointment comes after…

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Rentomojo: Accel-backed Rentomojo lists on Dalal Street at 19% premium
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Rentomojo: Accel-backed Rentomojo lists on Dalal Street at 19% premium

Furniture and appliance rental platform Rentomojo made a strong debut on Dalal Street on Thursday, with its shares listing at a nearly 19% premium over…

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File photo: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran leaves Bombay House, in Mumbai (PTI)
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Tata Sons’ U-turn on chairman? N Chandrasekaran reappointed for fresh 5-year term, says report

The board of India’s Tata Sons has reportedly approved a fresh five-year term for N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman, reversing his decision last month not…

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India-US tariff saga under Trump: A look at key turning points

New Delhi: A sweeping U.S. sanctions and tariff bill has emerged as the latest flashpoint between New Delhi and Washington, adding pressure to ties already…

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India secures 1.9 MT steel export quota to EU, expects total access to reach 2.8 MT

New Delhi: India has received country-specific tariff-rate quota of 1.9 million tonne (MT) annually for steel exports to the European Union, while the government expects…

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Finance Ministry rejects US pressure claims over new UPI MDR, says RuPay has no special edge

The Finance Ministry on Thursday rejected allegations that US pressure influenced the decision to impose a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments,…

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AITUC calls for periodic revision of wage ceiling under EPFO

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) AITUC has called for a regular and automatic mechanism for periodic revision of the wage ceiling under the…

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India’s August exports rise 26.1%, trade deficit narrows to $26.9 billion

Kolkata: India’s merchandise exports accelerated sharply in August, rising 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion from 19.6% growth in July, even as slower import growth helped…

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India must not let energy security become a US trade ‘weapon’, warns GTRI

Washington could use the threat of tariffs of up to 100% to pressure India into cutting Russian oil purchases and making concessions in a bilateral…

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India rice output set for biggest drop in nearly 20 years as weak rains hit yields

Mumbai: India’s rice production is set to fall this year for the first time in a decade, and by the most in nearly 20 years,…

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