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Business sentiment: CII-BCI rises for third straight quarter to 66.5; firms upbeat on demand, capex outlook

Professionals collaborate amidst a vibrant cityscape during golden hour, symbolizing economic prosperity and dynamic urban expansion. CII’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) climbed to a five-quarter high of 66.5 in the third quarter of FY26, marking the third consecutive quarterly rise and reflecting optimism around demand, profitability and investment conditions, the industry body said on Sunday.Domestic…

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‘Bridgerton’ star Luke Thompson says he is ‘quarter Indian’; reveals his connection to India

Luke Thompson, the guy everyone knows as Benedict Bridgerton from the wildly popular ‘Bridgerton’, just surprised his fans with a personal reveal. Right before ‘Bridgerton Season 4’ drops (mark your calendars: Part 1 lands January 29, 2026, and Part 2 follows on February 26), he shared that he’s actually a quarter Indian, thanks to his…

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Bandhan Bank loans grow 10% to Rs 1.45 lakh crore in December quarter; deposits up 11%

Private sector lender Bandhan Bank on Sunday reported a 10 per cent year-on-year growth in its loans and advances, totalling Rs 1,45,227 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025.The bank had reported loans and advances worth Rs 1,32,019 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.According to the provisional business update submitted…

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Latest Post Office Small Savings Schemes rates: Government notifies for Jan-March 2026 quarter; check interest rates for PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana & more

The government on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged on various small savings schemes, including Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC) and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, for the seventh consecutive quarter starting January 1, 2026, PTI reported.In a notification, the finance ministry said the interest rates for small savings schemes for the fourth quarter of…

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FMCG growth post GST cuts: Sales pick up in first quarter after reforms; value growth stays muted

The Goods and Services Tax reforms, announced on September 22 gave a much needed push to consumer demand, as sales volumes for household essentials and groceries rose sharply in the October-December quarter, as compared to a year earlier.According to executives citing NielsenIQ data and internal company numbers, volumes expanded by around 9–10% in the December…

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