Digital redressal: Government’s e-Jagriti portal resolves over 1.27 lakh cases; NRIs benefit from global access

The government’s e-Jagriti digital consumer grievance platform has handled nearly 1.30 lakh cases since its launch in January, with more than 2 lakh users—including non-resident Indians—registering on the unified system. The consumer affairs ministry said in a statement that 1,27,058 cases had been disposed of as of 13 November, highlighting the platform’s efficiency in strengthening…

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Valuation boost: India’s top firms add over Rs 2 lakh crore in market value; Airtel, Reliance lead while Bajaj Finance slips

Eight of India’s ten most valuable companies together added more than Rs 2.05 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week, with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries leading the upswing. The positive movement came alongside a steady recovery in the broader market, where the BSE Sensex rose 1.62 per cent and the NSE Nifty gained 1.64…

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Luxury sector: Galeries Lafayette targets booming Indian market – why experts warn sales may stay subdued

French department store Galeries Lafayette has officially entered India with a large five-floor store opened in Mumbai, hoping to tap into the country’s massive consumer base—but the road ahead is far from simple.Backed locally by the fashion division of the Aditya Birla Group, the retailer’s debut marks another attempt by global luxury brands to establish…

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Ethics scandal: Ex-Fed governor Adriana Kugler broke trading rules; disclosures show repeated policy violations

File photo: Ex-Fed governor Adriana Kugler (Picture credit: AP) Former Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler, who resigned abruptly in August, repeatedly broke the central bank’s strict trading rules before stepping down, according to new disclosures released by US ethics authorities.A report by the US Office of Government Ethics, reviewed after the Federal Reserve referred the…

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Aviation outlook: Airbus says Asia Pacific to need 19,560 new planes; India-China to drive half of global demand

The Asia Pacific region will require 19,560 new aircraft over the next two decades as rising passenger traffic, rapid fleet expansion and strong growth in markets such as India and China reshape global aviation demand, Airbus said on Saturday, PTI reported.Presenting its long-term market forecast at the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Annual Assembly in…

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India second largest importer of Russian crude oil in October; China ranks first – when will impact of Trump’s sanctions be seen?

India has stood its ground, continuing buying crude from Russia, despite repeated objections from US President Donald TrumpIn October, crude oil worth $2.5 billion flowed into the country from Moscow, making it the world’s second-largest buyer. India was second only to China, which purchased $3.7 billion, according to the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy…

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USPS financial loss: Postal Service flags $9 bn deficit; agency pushes price hikes and policy fixes

The US Postal Service (USPS) has sought sweeping administrative and legislative changes after reporting a $9 billion annual loss, a marginal improvement from the $9.5 billion deficit posted last year, Reuters reported.New Postmaster General David Steiner said the agency continues to face a “significant systemic annual revenue and cost imbalance” and must accelerate efficiency measures,…

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