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Festive hiring rises 7% to 1.27 lakh jobs, led by quick commerce
India's festive hiring grew 7% to 1,27,080 jobs in 2026, led by quick commerce at 18%, even as overall white-collar hiring fell…
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NLC India starts first sale of M-Sand from Neyveli mines
NLC India has commenced its first-ever sale of manufactured sand produced from overburden soil of the Neyveli mines.
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Daimler Trucks makes India anchor of new 42-country region
Daimler Trucks grouped India, SE Asia and Australia-Pacific into the ISEAA region led by DICV, reaffirming a Rs 4,000 cr investment.
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Marico raises Plix parent stake to 84% for Rs 1,012 crore
Marico acquired an additional 24.09% stake in Satiya Nutraceuticals, Plix's parent, for Rs 1,012 crore, taking its holding to 84.09% on October…
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RBI hikes repo rate to 5.50%, shifts to calibrated tightening
RBI raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% and shifted stance to calibrated tightening, projecting 7.1% GDP growth and 5.2%…
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Cabinet clears Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund
The Union Cabinet has cleared a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for direct equity investment in growth-stage small and medium enterprises…
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India, Canada begin fifth round of CEPA trade talks in Ottawa
India and Canada opened the fifth round of CEPA trade negotiations in Ottawa, targeting a deal by end-2026 with a $70 billion…
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Centre weighs reviving Rs 10,000 crore jet fuel price fund
The Centre may revive its Rs 10,000-crore ATF price stabilisation fund as jet fuel costs soar. IndiGo has raised fuel surcharges; airlines…
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GST Council meets today in New Delhi, tax rates on agenda
The 57th GST Council meeting is set for October 8 in New Delhi. Fitment panel issues, refund timelines and real estate rate…
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RBI Governor: AI Asset Valuations a Risk, Cyber Threat Bigger Worry
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warns AI asset valuations pose global risk, but cyber threats worry central banks more.