Wedding splurge fuels consumption surge

When it comes to weddings, most Indians want them to be big, fat and bling. The wedding season is off to a strong start; hotels from Corbett to Bodh Gaya are booked as more Indians choose offbeat locales to tie the knot, shopping of Banarasi sarees, sherwanis, shoes and jewellery is in full swing and…

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Economists expect RBI to cut rates as inflation eases

MUMBAI: Several global banks and economists expect a 25 basis points (100 bps = 1 percentage point) repo cut in Dec 2025, possibly ending the current easing cycle. Near-zero CPI inflation in Oct has strengthened confidence that RBI’s monetary policy committee can ease rates even if July-Sept growth exceeds the central bank’s forecast of 7%.A…

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Adani looks to acquire pilot training co FSTC

Mumbai: Adani Group‘s defence and aerospace unit is considering an acquisition of Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC), India’s leading non-captive pilot training firm, people familiar with the matter said. If the deal goes through, it will mark the group’s entry into the aviation training business and ramp up its M&A portfolio.Established in 2012, FSTC has…

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Bitcoin crash: Price tumbles near $80,000; corporate crypto holdings hit hard

Representative image credits: IANS Bitcoin fell sharply on Friday, closing at $80,553, while ether also hit a four-month low, as cryptocurrencies led a sell-off in riskier assets. Analysts warned that dropping below $80,000 could bring even bigger losses for the world’s largest digital currency.The decline comes amid investor concerns about expensive tech stocks and uncertainty…

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‘Emerging as reliable partner of world’: Commerce minister Goyal during Israel visit; FTA talks move forward

NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal’s recent three-day visit to Israel highlighted India’s growing role as a trusted and reliable partner on the global stage. Invited by Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, Goyal visited the country from November 20–22.“Today, India is emerging as a trusted friend and a reliable…

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No January hikes? FMCG and auto firms stall routine price increases; act cautiously after recent GST cuts

Rising production costs are putting pressure on consumer goods makers, but many are choosing to delay price hikes amid fears that any upward revision could trigger government action following the latest GST reductions.Executives from major firms in categories such as soaps, biscuits, detergents, automobiles and consumer electronics said they plan to approach the government and…

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Property trends: Listed realtors clock Rs 92,500cr sales in H1; Prestige leads sales; top 5 developers contribute 70%

India’s 28 major listed real estate developers recorded combined sales bookings of nearly Rs 92,500 crore in the first half of the current financial year, driven by continued demand for residential properties and a preference for branded developers, PTI reported.According to regulatory filings, total sales bookings stood at Rs 92,437 crore in April–September of FY26.Prestige…

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