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E20 Petrol Controversy: Chief Economic Adviser Nageswaran Advocates for Return of Lower Ethanol Blend Fuel at Pumps
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has urged the Indian government to consider reintroducing petrol with a lower ethanol blend, amid rising concerns regarding the impact of E20 petrol on…
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Asian Refiners Seek Saudi Aramco Shipments to Avoid Red Sea Risks
With rising security concerns in the Red Sea, several Asian refiners are hesitant to pick up crude oil shipments from Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The reluctance stems from difficulties in finding…
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Indian Tech Professionals Face Significant Impact as US Green Card Approvals Decline
In a significant setback for Indian tech professionals, the approval rate for the EB-1A visa, a pathway to U.S. green cards for individuals with extraordinary ability, has plummeted to 35%…
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India’s Telecom Equipment Sector: $50 Billion Export Potential and Key Challenges Identified by Niti Aayog
India’s telecom and network equipment sector is poised to significantly boost the country’s GDP, with ambitions to double its contribution and reach $1 trillion in exports by 2030, according to…
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Rupee Declines 17 Paise to 95.59 Against US Dollar Amid FCNR Swap Deadline Impacting Market Sentiment
The Indian rupee opened the week on a weak note, depreciating by 17 paise to 95.59 against the US dollar in early trading. This decline follows a cautious shift in…
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board Focuses on Preventing Legal Misuse
NEW DELHI: The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has released a discussion paper aimed at preventing the misuse of insolvency laws. The paper addresses concerns over the corporate…
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Oil Prices Remain Stable Amidst Zero Traffic in Hormuz and Stalled Iran-US Talks on Strait Access
Oil prices remained stable in early trading on Monday, with Brent crude rising 0.42% to $88.89 per barrel and WTI crude increasing by 0.21% to $82.57 as of 7:20 AM.…
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JP Morgan Aims for Expanded Role in Mergers and Acquisitions
MUMBAI: JP Morgan is positioning itself for a larger role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to allow domestic lenders to fund…
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India’s Forex Demand Expands Beyond Metros as Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities Capture 53% Market Share
India’s foreign exchange demand is increasingly driven by smaller urban centres, with tier-2 and tier-3 cities accounting for over half of the total demand, according to Thomas Cook India’s Forex…
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Report Highlights Need for Accelerated Growth and a Stronger Rupee for India to Achieve $20 Trillion Economy by 2036
India could achieve a $20 trillion economy by 2036 if it raises underlying rupee growth to approximately 14.2% and maintains annual rupee appreciation of 3-3.6%, according to a report by…
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Government Sets Refinery-Specific Production Targets; Reliance Receives Largest Quota
India has established production targets for individual refineries and upstream companies for the first time, aiming to strengthen its domestic LPG supply amid disruptions in imports from the Middle East.…
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Foreign Portfolio Investors Re-enter Indian Equities with Rs 16,621 Crore Investment in August
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) resumed their buying spree in Indian equities, investing Rs 16,621 crore during the first half of August. This influx follows a positive trend in corporate earnings…
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Seven Companies Preparing to Enter the Primary Market Next Week
The IPO market in India is set for a busy week, with seven companies planning to launch public offerings from August 17 to 21. Collectively, these firms aim to raise…
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Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata Brief Government on Rift and Concerns Prior to Exit
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran is set to step down in February, prompting discussions among senior government officials regarding internal strife within the Tata Group. The discord primarily…
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PM Modi Highlights India’s Economic Growth in Independence Day Address
India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing major economy over the past twelve years, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red…
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