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Rupee outlook: Currency slips to 89.53 against US dollar; manufacturing and industrial growth slow

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The Indian rupee fell to a new low of 89.53 against the US dollar on Monday, driven by increased dollar demand and trade deficit concerns. ...

US markets today: Wall Street falls as Bitcoin sinks; manufacturing slowdown and tariff pressures deepen concerns

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Indian markets mirrored global trends as US stocks dipped. Bitcoin’s slide impacted crypto firms. Global bond yields rose, influencing investor sentiment. US factory activity showed ...

Cyberfraud on rise: Fraudsters shift focus towards small business accounts; exploit PANs and fake Udhyam certificates

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Financial fraudsters are increasingly targeting small business and current accounts to move illicit funds, a shift from previous reliance on retail and Jan Dhan accounts. ...

Indian buyers secure huge soy oil deal: Traders lock in over 150k tons/month from South America; here’s why

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Indian importers are securing substantial volumes of South American soybean oil for delivery in 2026, anticipating a surge in palm oil prices. This strategic move ...

IPO buzz: Rs 40,000 crore set to be raised by firms from upcoming listings; led by ICICI Prudential AMC, Meesho

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India’s IPO market is buzzing with activity, with nearly two dozen companies set to launch public issues soon, potentially raising Rs 40,000 crore. This surge, ...

Private sector data: Over 2 lakh private companies closed in 5 years; govt flags monitoring for suspicious cases

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More than two lakh private companies have shut down in India over the last five years. This includes companies closed due to amalgamation, conversion, dissolution, ...

Data check: October IIP slows to 0.4% versus 4% in September; check details

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India’s industrial output saw a slowdown in October 2025, registering a mere 0.4% growth compared to 4% in September. This dip is attributed to fewer ...

IPO watch: Three issues – Meesho, Aequs Limited & Vidya Wires – to hit the market this week; What investors should know

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Investor optimism is high as Meesho, Aequs Limited, and Vidya Wires prepare for their IPOs, opening December 3-5. All three are trading at significant premiums ...

Black Friday boost: Online sales in India jump 27%; FMCG, beauty & personal care leads growth

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Black Friday sales in India surged 27% this year, driven by strong performance in healthy food, beauty, and home categories. The global shopping event’s popularity ...

New labour codes: Paradigm shift in India’s employment regulation – but key is implementation

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India’s labour laws have undergone a major overhaul, consolidating 29 laws into four codes effective November 21, 2025. This reform aims to boost workplace safety, ...