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IT firms brace for soft Q3, mid-caps to beat larger cos

BENGALURU: Indian IT firms are expected to deliver a moderate performance in a seasonally weak Dec quarter, weighed down by furloughs (lesser number of working days in Dec). Demand remained subdued, with only limited recovery in discretionary spending, and growth was largely driven by clients’ cost-optimisation priorities. Brokerages estimate that enterprise technology spending is likely…

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Hatsun Agro disclosure slip: Unaudited December-quarter financials leaked via WhatsApp; internal probe ordered

Hatsun Agro Product has reported an unusual corporate governance lapse after draft, unaudited financial details for the December 2025 quarter were mistakenly shared on a senior executive’s personal WhatsApp status.In a regulatory filing, the dairy products maker said one of its key managerial personnel accidentally uploaded a “first-cut draft” of the company’s unaudited financial statements…

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India, EU crucial FTA talks on January 8-9 in Brussels; Piyush Goyal to meet Maros Sefcovic

File photo: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal with European Union commissioner for trade and economic security Maros Sefcovic NEW DELHI: India and the European Union (EU) will hold ministerial-level discussions on January 8-9 in Brussels to bridge differences in the proposed free trade agreement and push for an early conclusion of negotiations, an official…

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US stocks today: Wall Street edges higher on tech, healthcare gains; investors eye key economic data

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Wall Street stocks moved higher on Tuesday, pushing major indices closer to record levels, as gains in technology shares and select healthcare stocks supported the market. Investors also remained focused on a busy week of US economic data that could shape expectations around future interest rate moves.As per news agency…

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Adani NCD issue: Rs 1,000 crore offer fully subscribed in 45 minutes; base size filled in 10 minutes

Adani Enterprises Limited’s (AEL) Rs 1,000 crore public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) was fully subscribed within just 45 minutes of opening on Tuesday.The base issue size of Rs 500 crore was fully subscribed in about 10 minutes, while overall subscription crossed Rs 1,000 crore, including the green shoe option, in under an hour. According…

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Venezuela oil exports: Asia-bound shipments stalled for fifth day amid US embargo; PDVSA faces stockpile stress

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Venezuela’s main oil ports entered a fifth straight day without shipping crude to customers in Asia, the country’s biggest buyers, as US pressure on the OPEC producer intensified under an oil embargo, shipping data showed.The halt in deliveries risks worsening problems for state-run oil firm PDVSA, which is already struggling…

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Policybazaar to offer low-cost loan insurance online

MUMBAI: Policybazaar has launched an online loan insurance product offering a cheaper, flexible alternative to bank-bundled covers sold offline.Loan insurance focuses on protecting families from loan liabilities in the event of a borrower’s death. Loan insurance in India has traditionally been sold offline and bundled with loans by banks, a model that has limited customer…

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Budget 2026: Time to cut the red tape for non-resident taxpayers

At present, non-resident individuals must file an Indian tax return if their total income exceeds Rs. 2.5 lakh. (AI image) India’s economic footprint extends far beyond its borders. Millions of Indians living abroad continue to hold property, investments, and financial interests back home. Foreign nationals and global investors, too, increasingly engage with Indian businesses. Yet,…

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Trade watch: Niti Aayog calls for tariff cuts, manufacturing shift; flags passenger vehicles as key export opportunity

India needs a clear strategic push, including lower tariffs and a shift in manufacturing towards high-demand segments such as passenger vehicles, to strengthen its competitiveness in global markets, Niti Aayog said on Tuesday.In the latest Trade Watch Quarterly for April–June 2025, the policy think tank said India must also work on boosting two-way trade, increasing…

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