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India Defies US Pressure, Continues Russian Oil Imports Amid Global Sanctions

Despite US pressure, India denies instructing refiners to stop buying Russian crude, which has become a major oil source due to discounts. The government refutes reports of seeking...

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HUL Reports 4% Sales Growth in Q1, Signaling Revival in Urban Consumer Demand

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) reported a 4% sales growth in Q1, driven by rural market recovery and urban demand uptick. Easing inflation and tax breaks have boosted consumer sp...

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Google Proposes Major Policy Shifts in India Amid CCI Investigation, Opening Doors for RMG Apps

Google responds to CCI's investigation by proposing to open its Play Store to more real-money gaming apps in India, alongside relaxing its Ads policy, marking a significant shift i...

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Maruti Suzuki Reports Slight Profit Rise in Q1 Amidst Shifting Market Dynamics

Maruti Suzuki reports a marginal increase in Q1 net profit to Rs 3,792 crore, with strong overseas shipments offsetting domestic sales drop. The company demonstrates resilience in ...

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Exclusive: Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell Announces Retirement Amid Brand Revamp Challenges

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell retires after 35 years, as the company faces challenges including US tariffs and a shift to electric vehicles. The Jaguar brand's controversial...

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Sebi Proposes Major Overhaul of IPO Norms to Boost Institutional Investment

Sebi proposes reducing retail investor quota in large IPOs to 25% and increasing institutional allocation to 60%, alongside enhancing anchor investor slots for foreign portfolio in...

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Surprising Shift in Indian Banking: Auto Loans Outpace Housing Finance in Q1 FY26

Indian banks have seen a shift in lending patterns with auto loans surpassing housing finance in Q1 FY26, according to RBI data. This change highlights evolving consumer demand and...

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Meta Explores Strategic AI Video Partnerships with Startups Like Pika and Higgsfield

Meta Platforms Inc. is in talks with AI video startups Pika and Higgsfield for potential collaborations, acquisitions, or licensing deals to boost its video creation and editing te...