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Employment rate: Joblessness dips for 2nd month as figure eases to 5.1% in August; rural, male categories drive fall

India’s unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above eased to 5.1 per cent in August 2025, marking a second consecutive month of decline, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) on Monday.The rate had stood at 5.2 per cent in July…

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US markets today: Wall Street rises on Tesla rally ahead of Fed meeting; rate cut expectations drive gains

US stocks climbed on Monday, with the S&P 500 inching closer to fresh all-time highs, as Tesla shares surged and investors positioned for the Federal Reserve’s key policy meeting later this week. Tesla gained 7.2% after CEO Elon Musk bought about $1 billion worth of shares through a trust, signalling confidence in the electric vehicle…

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Festive cheer ahead: Strong retail flows, policy support drive IPO wave; over a dozen firms eye Rs 10,000 crore fundraise by September-end

India’s primary market is set for a busy fortnight, with more than a dozen companies preparing to float their initial public offerings (IPOs) in the second half of September, collectively aiming to raise nearly Rs 10,000 crore. The surge comes on the back of policy support, including GST 2.0 reforms and the Reserve Bank of…

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Self-reliance gains: Vocal for local push trims import bills for top firms; PLI schemes, duty hikes drive shift

India’s push for self-reliance in manufacturing is beginning to show results, with several consumer-facing companies cutting back sharply on their dependence on imports. As per ET, a study of 20 listed firms in automobiles, electronics and FMCG found that foreign exchange outflows as a share of sales have dropped significantly between FY20 and FY25, mainly…

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