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India’s auto-component sector reached record scale in FY26, while a Vector Consulting study points to software, systems and funding gaps among MSME suppliers.
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BIS says India now has 341 silver assaying and hallmarking centres across 102 districts, with more than 77 lakh pieces hallmarked through the HUID system. Silver hallmarking remains voluntary, but every piece that is BIS hallmarked under the current system must carry a six-digit HUID that buyers can verify.
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A Bloomberg survey of three industry data firms found that sales at the 25 biggest luxury labels in China fell more than 10% year on year in July. Weak official retail data and tighter offshore-trust tax administration add context, but available evidence does not show that tax enforcement alone caused the decline.
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TCS plans to buy Porsche’s MHP consultancy as part of a five-year services deal, showing how Indian IT firms can pair acquisitions with long client contracts.
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The United States is charging an additional 50% duty on selected Canadian goods. Canada plans dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs for September 8, but that does not mean retail prices will automatically rise by 50%.
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Banks can count only FCNR(B) deposits mobilised through 31 August 2026 for the RBI’s special dollar-rupee swap facility, while they have until 11 September to complete the swaps. The ECB and OFCB windows continue through 31 December.
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Provisional government data show merchandise exports reached $44.24 billion in July 2026, while a larger import bill left a $31.98 billion trade deficit.
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ revised Rule 12A took effect on 31 March 2026. Routine DIR-3 KYC now follows a three-year cycle, while changes to a director’s personal mobile number, email address or residential address must still be reported within 30 days.
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The Income Tax Department’s e-Filing portal shows whether a refund has been issued, adjusted or failed—and can help identify bank-account details that need attention.
Read articleThe new 3:15–3:35 p.m. session applies initially only to cash-market stocks with futures and options contracts. Other cash securities retain the existing closing-price method, while separate pre-open changes begin September 7, 2026.
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S&P Global Ratings says below-normal rainfall could raise food inflation and weaken farm incomes and rural demand, with farm-linked businesses, microfinance and hydropower more exposed.
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From June 15 to September 15 every year, the UAE’s Midday Break restricts work under direct sun and in open places from 12:30 pm to 3 pm, with limited exemptions and mandatory heat-safety measures.
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Himachal Pradesh's apple crop is forecast to fall sharply in 2026 after erratic snow, rain and hail. The pressure on the state's Rs 5,000-crore apple economy shows how climate stress is becoming a farm-income story.
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South Korea's small stock traders are nicknamed "ants" because they are numerous, persistent and powerful when they move together. The label explains a lot about Korea's retail investing culture.
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SpaceX's record IPO is built around Elon Musk's vision, but its public-market test will also depend on Gwynne Shotwell, Bret Johnsen and the long-tenured operators turning rockets, Starlink and AI plans into a steadier company.
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India has asked app-based platforms including Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit and Zepto to register gig workers on e-Shram by June 21, 2026, a step tied to future social-security benefits.
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Netflix’s proposed $82.7 billion Warner Bros acquisition is not a simple studio buyout. Here’s what Netflix is buying, what gets spun off, and why regulators, unions, and theaters are objecting.
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A growing number of young workers are “office frogging,” hopping jobs for better growth, pay, and balance. But the constant reset can come with emotional costs like restlessness, anxiety, and identity drift, experts warn.
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GST rates are being changed from the Sep 22nd, ahead of the festival season in India. This is India's move after getting 50% tariffed by US
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A survey has found that women are occupying more CXO, President jobs at the top in India Inc
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Bridgestone said the tire market in India will develop by around 5% this year as it anticipates that the nation will emerge as the fastest-developing business sector globally.
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Reddit Inc. shares took off 48% over their first sale of stock cost, as financial backers embraced the web-based entertainment organization's vision of benefitting from the development of man-made brainpower.
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Having covered Tesla extensively over the years, we're familiar with its remarkable journey and the intriguing persona of its CEO. However, it's equally crucial to give due attention to its competitors. Let's delve into this fascinating world of electric vehicles and the companies that are shaping it.
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In the event that you are money management for the drawn out development potential, you might need to consider efficient exchange plans. With races drawing closer and securities exchange unpredictability expected to rise, monetary specialists recommend that financial backers ought to consider utilizing an orderly exchange plan (STP) while putting resources into value common asset plans.
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MG Motors have a new majority stakeholder
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