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Study Flags EV Skills Gap for India’s Auto-Parts MSMEs

Study Flags EV Skills Gap for India’s Auto-Parts MSMEs

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 Silver HUID Network Expands: What Buyers Should Check

BIS Silver HUID Network Expands: What Buyers Should Check

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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Major luxury labels’ sales in China fell more than 10% in July, survey finds

Major luxury labels’ sales in China fell more than 10% in July, survey finds

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 Alongside a Five-Year Deal

TCS Plans to Buy Porsche’s MHP Alongside a Five-Year Deal

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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New Canada-U.S. Tariffs: What Changed and Where Costs Could Rise

New Canada-U.S. Tariffs: What Changed and Where Costs Could Rise

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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RBI Advances FCNR(B) Swap Window Cutoff to 31 August 2026

RBI Advances FCNR(B) Swap Window Cutoff to 31 August 2026

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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India’s Goods Exports Rose 19.6% in July as Trade Deficit Widened

India’s Goods Exports Rose 19.6% in July as Trade Deficit Widened

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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India shifts director KYC from annual filing to a three-year cycle

India shifts director KYC from annual filing to a three-year cycle

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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How to check your income tax refund status online

How to check your income tax refund status online

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.

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India’s Stock Market Added a Closing Auction for F&O Stocks on August 3

The 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: How a Weak Monsoon Could Pressure Rural India’s Economy

S&P: How a Weak Monsoon Could Pressure Rural India’s Economy

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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UAE Midday Break: What the 12:30 pm to 3 pm Outdoor Work Ban Covers

UAE Midday Break: What the 12:30 pm to 3 pm Outdoor Work Ban Covers

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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How Weather Is Squeezing Himachal's Apple Economy

How Weather Is Squeezing Himachal's Apple Economy

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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Why South Korea's Retail Investors Are Called "Ants"

Why South Korea's Retail Investors Are Called "Ants"

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 IPO Puts Its Executive Bench in Focus

SpaceX IPO Puts Its Executive Bench in Focus

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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Gig Worker Registration: Platforms Told to Join e-Shram by June 21

Gig Worker Registration: Platforms Told to Join e-Shram by June 21

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 Buying Warner Bros, Explained: What’s in the Deal, Why It’s So Complicated, and Why Critics Are Pushing Back

Netflix Buying Warner Bros, Explained: What’s in the Deal, Why It’s So Complicated, and Why Critics Are Pushing Back

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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Office Frogging: Why Gen Z Job-Hops Faster and the Hidden Mental Health Trade-Offs

Office Frogging: Why Gen Z Job-Hops Faster and the Hidden Mental Health Trade-Offs

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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Will India's GST reduction and rate normalization help boost growth?

Will India's GST reduction and rate normalization help boost growth?

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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Women population in the exclusive C-Suite is increasing in India Inc

Women population in the exclusive C-Suite is increasing in India Inc

A survey has found that women are occupying more CXO, President jobs at the top in India Inc

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India's tire market is expected to expand at the fastest rate, says Bridgestone

India's tire market is expected to expand at the fastest rate, says Bridgestone

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 has had a good day in IPO

Reddit has had a good day in IPO

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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Everyone knows Tesla. But do you know about all its competitors?

Everyone knows Tesla. But do you know about all its competitors?

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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Systematic Transfer Plans: What Are They? advantages of using STPs to stagger equity mutual fund investments

Systematic Transfer Plans: What Are They? advantages of using STPs to stagger equity mutual fund investments

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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India's JSW MG Motor intends to revive the "Maruti movement"

India's JSW MG Motor intends to revive the "Maruti movement"

MG Motors have a new majority stakeholder

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