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OMO bond sales explained: Why RBI wants to pull ₹1 trn out of the system

Surplus liquidity has surged after RBI's special forex swap scheme, prompting the central bank to use bond sales to pull cash out of the banking system and realign overnight rates with its policy rate

Old Monk, flavouring, and the question of what makes your rum a rum

Old Monk's FSSAI dispute has put the spotlight on what goes into Indian rum and whisky, from neutral spirit and flavouring to distillation, blending and ageing

India's new industrial revolution happening across six sectors: Jefferies

India's push into space, semiconductors, data centres, electronics, solar and aerospace is creating a new industrial investment cycle, says Jefferies

Nandan Nilekani, family named in Karnataka electoral roll discrepancy list

Nilekani, wife Rohini and their two children are expected to receive notices during the document verification phase of Karnataka's electoral roll revision

Brics 2026: India advances cooperation on MSMEs, startups, supply chains

India's Brics chairship has yielded 20 outcomes across agriculture, health, energy, urban infrastructure, MSMEs, startups and trade, with a focus on practical cooperation

Britain turns up pressure on Israel with West Bank settlement trade ban

Britain says settlement expansion and settler violence are threatening the prospects of a Palestinian state, as its trade measures trigger a sharp diplomatic response from Israel

JSW, Skoda-Volkswagen sign MoU for 51:49 India JV, deal by December

The proposed JSW-Skoda Volkswagen venture will cover mass-market ICE, hybrid and electric vehicles, with a binding agreement targeted by December

Is AfD's historic win in Germany an indication of rise of the far right?

Founded in 2013 as a euro-sceptic party, the AfD has moved sharply right on migration and national identity, turning anger over immigration, economic strain and mainstream politics into votes

India's first tokenised bond: What changes when debt moves to blockchain

Tokenisation changes how ownership and settlement are recorded, potentially allowing the bond and digital money to move together in a single transaction

Misbranded rabies vaccines seized in Delhi: What was found, why it matters

Delhi authorities seized suspect Abhayrab vials from an unlicensed flat; samples failed potency tests and differed from genuine stock, prompting a regulatory alert

Nike's S&P 100 exit: How its once-successful growth model faltered

Nike's latest numbers reveal a reversal, with wholesale recovering while Direct and digital remain under pressure, forcing the sportswear giant to rethink its growth strategy

Before the FDA walks in: How restaurants audit kitchens and food safety

Maharashtra FDA's crackdown has exposed lapses in storage, pest control, hygiene; but in a professionally run kitchen, what systems are supposed to catch these problems before the regulator does?

Healthcare becomes private credit's No 2 sector with 13% share H1 2026: EY

India's private credit market saw 102 deals worth $3.5 billion in H1 2026, with domestic funds leading the market and healthcare moving into second place, finds report

Explained: Why Nepal is so vulnerable to nature's destructive forces

Nepal flash floods: From earthquakes and landslides to flash floods and glacial hazards, Nepal's geography and a warming climate are creating a growing challenge for people and infrastructure

How NCLT approved Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 cr payout against ₹22,006 cr claims

Subhash Chandra's repayment plan was backed by creditors holding 80.81 per cent of voting value, despite objections from several banks and institutional lenders

'We made a chip and it is fast': OpenAI's Jalapeno shows big gains in speed

OpenAI says its first custom inference chip can deliver more AI work per watt while reducing response times, as it moves towards deploying its own silicon alongside Nvidia and other accelerators

Beyond assembly: Can ECMS build India's missing electronics supplier base?

The next phase of India's manufacturing push is moving beyond assembly to components, materials and equipment. Can policy support create a globally competitive ecosystem?

FMCG's new growth playbook: From shelf space to digital-first discovery

As consumers move between social media, quick commerce, marketplaces and stores, FMCG brands are rethinking how they build awareness, drive purchases and retain customers

The GLP-1 diet: How weight-loss drugs are changing packaged food business

Weight-loss drugs are changing what consumers buy, putting protein, fibre, smaller portions and nutrient density at the centre of the next packaged-food opportunity

H1N1 flu alert in Delhi: Should you wear masks? What the guidelines say

As H1N1 cases rise in Delhi, the health department has advised masks in crowded places, frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick people