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India’s external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter: RBI

India’s total external debt grew by USD 15.4 billion to reach USD 778.2 billion by the end of the June 2026 quarter compared to the…

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Enhanced insurance cover for West Asia exports extended to March 2027

Indian export shipments bound for West Asia will remain eligible for upgraded insurance protection against buyer payment defaults through March 31, 2027, according to an…

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Epigamia cofounder launches Kokasa to build defence tech systems
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Epigamia cofounder launches Kokasa to build defence tech systems

Epigamia cofounder Rahul Jain, former Housing.com executive Snehil Gautam and former Hindustan Aeronautics executive Vikalp Bagdi have launched Kokasa, a deep-tech venture focused on defence,…

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A listing would help Coca-Cola tap strong investor demand for new offerings in India, while unlocking value from one of the country’s largest bottling operations. (Representational Photo/AFP)
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Coca-Cola is said to consider December filing for India unit’s $1 billion IPO

Coca-Cola Co. is considering filing a draft prospectus in December for an initial public offering of its Indian bottling unit, according to people familiar with…

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Ken Griffin announces a $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon for a new Miami campus. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (AFP)
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Ken Griffin’s $3 billion Carnegie Mellon gift: Why is Citadel CEO building a Miami campus?

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has committed $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). The donation was announced on Wednesday and includes $2 billion specifically to…

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From the 30 Sensex firms, Eternal, Sun Pharma, Titan, Adani Ports, Tata Steel and HDFC Bank were among the major laggards. (ANI Video Grab)
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Stock markets fall for 3rd day; Nifty down 96 points, Sensex slips to 72,480

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, extending losses for the third straight day, as firm crude oil prices, elevated global bond…

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India’s fiscal deficit for April-August at Rs 7.10 lakh crore, widens to 41.9% of FY27 aim

India’s fiscal deficit widened to Rs 7.10 lakh crore in the first five months of the current financial year through August, accounting for 41.9% of…

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Corporate credit profile remains strong in H1FY27 despite West Asia conflict: Ind Ra

New Delhi, Indian companies’ credit profile — a detailed account of a business’s borrowing history, financial health, and repayment reliability– remained strong in the first…

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Cabinet clears Rs 2.79 lakh crore package: Rabi MSP hike for six crops, Rs 1.86 lakh crore for PM DHARA, Rs 1,790 crore for Delhi traffic system

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of major decisions, including the Rabi Price Policy for the 2027-28 marketing season, a large renewable energy…

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Gravity interiors platform: Ex-Livspace duo’s interiors startup Gravity raises $15 million from 3one4 Capital, Info Edge, others
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Gravity interiors platform: Ex-Livspace duo’s interiors startup Gravity raises $15 million from 3one4 Capital, Info Edge, others

Gravity, a home interior design platform founded by Livspace cofounder Saurabh Jain and its former CBO Lalit Mittal, has raised $15 million in a mix…

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