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‘Remember Trump was right…’: US President cheers Dow Jones at record high; sees index doubling to 100,000 on ‘great tariffs’

US stock market at new highs (AI image) US President Donald Trump sees the US stock market doubling from here by the end of his term. Praising the first year of his second term, Trump expressed confidence that the stock market could double within the next two years after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed…

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IIP index: Industrial output jumps to over two-year high of 7.8% in December on broad-based recovery

India’s industrial production growth accelerated to a more than two-year high of 7.8% in December 2025, driven by strong performances across mining, manufacturing and electricity, official data released on Wednesday showed.Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had grown 3.7% in December 2024, PTI reported.“Industry momentum further strengthened in December 2025 as…

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Markets regulation: Sebi proposes ‘Significant Indices’ framework; aims to tighten governance of index providers

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Monday floated a proposal to introduce a regulatory framework for ‘Significant Indices’, a move aimed at strengthening governance standards and improving transparency among index providers in the securities market, PTI reported.In a consultation paper, Sebi defined ‘Significant Indices’ as those administered by an index provider and used…

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Export readiness: Maharashtra tops NITI Aayog’s export preparedness index; Tamil Nadu, Gujarat follow

Maharashtra has emerged as the top-performing state in NITI Aayog’s fourth Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, according to the government think tank’s report released on Wednesday, PTI reported.The rankings place Maharashtra at the top, followed by Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab, reflecting states’ readiness…

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Nasdaq-100 reshuffle: Walmart set to join US stock market index; to replace AstraZeneca from January 20

Popular retail corporation Walmart is soon going to become a part of the Nasdaq-100 Index in the US, from January 20. It will replace British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca. This comes after a decision by Walmart in November to move its listing to Nasdaq after conducting business on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for a…

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US manufacturing: ISM index records yearly low in December; activity contracts for 10th straight month

Manufacturing activity in US was at record bottom December, marking 10th consecutive month of contraction. The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) index slipped to 47.9 from 48.2 in November.The latest figures mark the lowest reading for the year, with production levels falling below November’s numbers. While employment showed a minor uptick of 0.9 percentage points,…

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India Habit Index 2025: How Indians lived, watched, ate, and travelled in 2025

Indians are prioritizing fitness, with visible results being key for many. Entertainment sees a surge in OTT consumption, while mindful scrolling increases. Financially, budgeting and goal-setting are paramount. Travel experiences are driven by relaxation and shareable aesthetics. Comfort food reigns supreme, with taste quality being the ultimate food experience driver. A recent TOI Survey captured…

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ look to Akshaye Khanna’s ‘Dhurandhar’ entry: Are social media memes the new popularity index of films? |

Once upon a time, a film’s fate was decided by reviews, star power and opening-day box office numbers. Today, in the age of social media, a new and unavoidable test has emerged – the meme test.From dance clips flooding Instagram Reels to hilarious screenshots and parodied moments from promotional events, memes have quietly become one…

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