From AI Ambitions to IPO Milestones: India’s startup spirit soars

BENGALURU: Satyan Gajwani, chairman of Times Internet, said that as the world accelerates into an AIdriven future, the bar for innovation, governance, and vision continues to rise. “If there’s one thing this ecosystem has shown again, it’s that India learns fast, adapts faster, and thrives under challenge,” he said, delivering the keynote address at the…

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Large & mid-cap companies impress, small-caps struggle in September quarter

MUMBAI: Large and mid-cap companies have performed better than small-cap companies during the July-Sept quarter of the current fiscal (Q2FY26), an analysis of the quarterly results of some of the leading companies showed. Among 27 of the 50 constituent companies of the Nifty index that have announced their results, the aggregate profit after tax (PAT)…

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Mehli Mistry files caveat on removal from Tata Trusts; cites past resolution to contest ouster

MUMBAI: Mehli Mistry, whose reappointment on Tata Trusts boards was denied by a majority decision last week, filed a caveat before the charity commissioner in Mumbai Saturday requesting an opportunity to be heard before any decision on a change is sanctioned.Mistry, executor of Ratan Tata‘s will, has also sent the caveat notice to all trustees…

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‘No better place to build new partnerships’: PM Carney cites ‘progress’ with India, Asia-Pacific; seeks to cut US dependence

File photo: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (Picture credit: AP) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday highlighted his country’s “progress” in building partnerships with India and other Asia-Pacific nations, even as tensions with the United States escalate over tariffs. His remarks came days after US President Donald Trump terminated all trade talks with Canada,…

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Oil output move: Opec+ announces fresh 137,000 bpd hike from December; aims to protect market share amid US shale slowdown

The eight key members of the Opec+ alliance, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) starting December, marking a modest increase that will hold steady for three months, the group said in a statement after a virtual meeting on Sunday, AFP reported.The move, aligned with…

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Competition law vs patent rights: NCLAT rules CCI has no power to probe patented product disputes; upholds case against Swiss drugmaker Vifor

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has ruled that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) does not have the power to investigate disputes related to patented products, holding that the Patent Act takes precedence over the Competition Act in such cases, PTI reported.Dismissing an appeal against a CCI order that had closed a complaint…

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US tariffs hit India’s export engine: GTRI report shows 37.5% slump across key sectors; smartphones, pharma, gems among worst hit

India’s exports to the US plunged 37.5% between May and September 2025 as sweeping tariff hikes by the Trump administration squeezed margins across major sectors, according to a report by India-based trade think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), ANI reported.The US, India’s largest export market, saw shipments fall from $8.8 billion to $5.5 billion…

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FDI policy rejig: Centre seeks views on allowing inventory-based e-commerce for exports; DGFT, DPIIT examining proposal

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has circulated a proposal seeking comments from various central government departments on allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the inventory-based model of e-commerce, but only for export activities, PTI reported citing an official.The proposal, initiated by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), aims to boost India’s exports through the…

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Aviation expansion: Akasa Air eyes Kenya, Egypt, East Africa routes; upbeat on Boeing delivery schedule, says CEO

Akasa Air is evaluating new routes to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt and other international destinations as part of its next phase of overseas expansion, CEO and founder Vinay Dube said. The three-year-old airline, which has grown steadily since its launch, now feels “very good” about its Boeing aircraft delivery schedule.“Our aircraft are capable of hitting the…

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McSwadeshi? McDonald’s serves millet bun burger; Centre hails move, calls it ‘vindication’

NEW DELHI: As international fast food chain McDonald’s launched its millet bun burger, the Central government called it a “vindication” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s “Millet movement” where he promoted it as “superfood”.“‘Videshi turns to Swadeshi’ as the popular international food chain McDonald’s serves India’s “Millet Bun Burger”, prepared using indigenous technology developed by the…

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