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LIC, GQG signal interest in ₹24,930 crore Adani Enterprises rights issue
LIC and GQG Partners have indicated interest in subscribing to Adani Enterprises' rights issue, with RE trading active and most applications expected closer to the December 10 deadline
 "LIC, GQG signal interest in ₹24,930 crore Adani Enterprises rights issue")
World's ability to deliver on climate change has sharply reduced: Saran
According to 2015 Paris Agreement, countries commit to limit global average temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while aiming to limit increase to 1.5 degrees
 "World's ability to deliver on climate change has sharply reduced: Saran")
RBI widens gold metal loan access for more jewellers under 2026 norms
RBI's new gold metal loan rules allow banks to lend to a wider set of jewellers, refine GMS-linked lending and enforce stronger risk controls, with the norms effective April 2026
 "RBI widens gold metal loan access for more jewellers under 2026 norms")
Nearing expiry: SBI seeks tax break extension for its GIFT City unit
SBI has asked the Centre to extend its 10-year tax holiday at GIFT City, saying early entrants lost effective benefit years. Experts warn activity could shift offshore if incentives lapse
 "Nearing expiry: SBI seeks tax break extension for its GIFT City unit")
Nominal GDP growth slowdown raises concerns despite strong real growth
Despite strong real growth, slowing nominal GDP and a sharply weaker deflator raise fiscal concerns, challenging Budget assumptions for FY26
 "Nominal GDP growth slowdown raises concerns despite strong real growth")
Manipal Health readies $1 bn IPO; targets $12-15 bn valuation
Valuation of India's largest hospital network is around $12-15 bn. The Issue will comprise fresh issue of shares and a small portion as OFS
 "Manipal Health readies $1 bn IPO; targets $12-15 bn valuation")
Manipal Health readies $1 bn IPO; targets $12-15 bn valuation
Valuation of India's largest hospital network is around $12-15 bn. The Issue will comprise fresh issue of shares and a small portion as OFS
 "Manipal Health readies $1 bn IPO; targets $12-15 bn valuation")
New Labour Codes aim for big reform, but face bigger test of enforcement
The Centre has notified implementation of four labour codes, including new provisions for gig workers. But definitions, enforcement capacity and state rules may decide how far benefits reach
 "New Labour Codes aim for big reform, but face bigger test of enforcement")
New Labour Codes aim for big reform, but face bigger test of enforcement
The Centre has notified implementation of four labour codes, including new provisions for gig workers. But definitions, enforcement capacity and state rules may decide how far benefits reach
 "New Labour Codes aim for big reform, but face bigger test of enforcement")
India's FY26 growth forecast likely to be revised upwards: Harald Finger
Finger talks about the task ahead for the 16th Finance Commission, impact of artificial intelligence (AI), and more
 "India's FY26 growth forecast likely to be revised upwards: Harald Finger")
Debt reduction, JV benefits with JFE seen as positives for JSW Steel
JSW Steel's BPSL restructuring and its 50:50 JFE JV signal major deleveraging and a cleaner structure, adding tech benefits even as consolidated operating profit is expected to moderate
 "Debt reduction, JV benefits with JFE seen as positives for JSW Steel")
Avoid exiting Balanced Advantage Funds based on short-term underperformance
Balanced Advantage Funds have had a weak year, but advisors warn against knee-jerk exits, saying investors should stay invested unless a fund persistently lags peers and benchmarks
 "Avoid exiting Balanced Advantage Funds based on short-term underperformance")
Pharmaceutical sector set to gain from rupee fall despite API dependence
Exporters like Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's may see 7-8% revenue lift, yet margins pressured by high raw material import costs
 "Pharmaceutical sector set to gain from rupee fall despite API dependence")
Power, crime, survival: The women who define Mafia Queens of India
The book opens with Mr Zaidi's journey to meet a mysterious figure who people call Akka, once a key aide to one of Mumbai's mob bosses Varadarajan Mudaliar
 "Power, crime, survival: The women who define Mafia Queens of India")
Auto industry weighed down by forex pressure as rupee depreciates
With the rupee weakening against the euro and dollar, luxury and mass-market automakers are preparing steep price hikes as rising import and semiconductor costs squeeze margins
 "Auto industry weighed down by forex pressure as rupee depreciates")
Weaponised vigilance: Baseless complaints are paralysing administrators
Former Defence Secretary calls for accountability for false complaints, warns of systemic risk-aversion in bureaucracy
 "Weaponised vigilance: Baseless complaints are paralysing administrators")
Weak rupee may raise fertiliser import, production costs and subsidy load
A sliding rupee could make both fertiliser imports and domestic production costlier, pushing the subsidy bill higher as urea and DAP prices remain fixed for farmers
 "Weak rupee may raise fertiliser import, production costs and subsidy load")
Indian IT services majors emerge as key bidders for US Bancorp's GCCs
Indian IT majors vie for mandate as American bank plans insourcing rampup
 "Indian IT services majors emerge as key bidders for US Bancorp's GCCs")
Responsive regulations for resilience
Regulations are never cast in stone, evolution is essential
 "Responsive regulations for resilience")
Enhancing margins: Weak rupee a silver lining for IT services companies
The Indian IT services industry derives roughly 90 per cent of its revenues from global markets-about 57 per cent from the US and around 28 per cent from Europe
 "Enhancing margins: Weak rupee a silver lining for IT services companies")
