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Domestic demand environment favourable, trade deal with US could improve exports and support industrial growth: Report

India’s domestic demand environment remains favourable, supported by GST rationalisation and strong infrastructure spending, even as global trade uncertainties pose challenges, according to a report…

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Slowdown in India’s industrial output in H1FY26 will be offset in H2FY26 by GST reforms and festive boost: Report

The slowdown in India’s industrial output during the first half of the financial year 2025-26 (H1FY26) is expected to be offset by the Goods and…

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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen shares his vision for the AI era, and (right) first glimpse at an upcoming connector for Express and Photoshop within ChatGPT. (Vishal Mathur/ HT Photo)
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Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen| Business News

Even as tech giants Adobe insists that creativity is entering an era of artificial intelligence (AI), the company makes clear that for any AI initiative…

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In all, Amazon is planning to replace and/or avoid 600,000 US jobs by 2027. (AFP)
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Amazon layoffs to impact 800-1,000 jobs in India as AI upends work model| Business News

The global Amazon layoffs can result in 800-1,000 job cuts in India, as the US-based e-commerce firm taps AI to reduce overheads. In all, Amazon…

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Blume Ventures logs first close of $175 million fund
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Blume Ventures logs first close of $175 million fund

Early-stage venture capital firm Blume Ventures has made the initial close of its latest investment vehicle at $175 million, cofounder and partner Karthik Reddy told…

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ET Startup Awards 2025: India’s next unicorns may be born in classrooms, not boardrooms: Nawgati cofounder
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ET Startup Awards 2025: India’s next unicorns may be born in classrooms, not boardrooms: Nawgati cofounder

This is part of a series of interviews with the winners of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2025. With India’s growing startup culture, government support…

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India’s free trade pact to help Breitling step up India play: CEO

With India’s new free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) taking effect from October 1, Swiss watchmakers such as Breitling are looking…

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8th Pay Commission’s key terms get Cabinet nod; implementation likely from January 2026

New Delhi: The Union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the terms of reference for the eighth central pay commission, which…

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Budget 2026: Ficci pushes for tax certainty, faster dispute resolution
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Budget 2026: Ficci pushes for tax certainty, faster dispute resolution

New Delhi: Reduction in litigation, enhanced tax certainty, further easing of compliance burden and more reforms in customs proceedings are among the key demands of…

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Bright spot: Manufacturing, festive push keep factory output steady at 4% in September

New Delhi: India’s industrial output remained steady in September, easing slightly to 4% from 4.1% in August, driven by the manufacturing sector amid slowing mining…

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