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Bentley debuts first EV, a Merino-lined luxury SUV targeting younger buyers

The 173,000 euros electric SUV is Bentley's cheapest model and adds a fourth model line as the Volkswagen-owned brand takes a more cautious approach to electrification

RBI carries out currency swaps worth at least $10 bn to reduce liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India has conducted sell-buy dollar-rupee swaps with lenders over the past two weeks, taking rupees out of the financial system to contain risks from surplus liquidity

Black Sea disruptions push Bangladesh back towards Indian wheat supplies

Importers have booked more than 200,000 tonnes of Indian wheat since Dhaka lifted restrictions in August, as disruptions to Black Sea trade push buyers to seek alternative supplies

EAM Jaishankar, Rubio discuss impact of Russia-linked sanctions on India

India's foreign minister raised New Delhi's concerns over US sanctions that could impose tariffs on countries buying Russian crude, while Washington highlighted energy security support

Egg bites, Burger bowls: McDonald's tests protein-rich menu for GLP-1 users

The fast-food giant is testing chicken and burger bowls, snack wraps and egg bites as some consumers on GLP-1 drugs seek smaller portions and more protein

Meta launches $1,299 VR glasses-style headset to take on Apple's Vision Pro

Meta's new headset weighs about 100 grams after shifting its processor, battery and cooling system to an external pack, targeting a lighter and cheaper alternative to Apple's Vision Pro

NSE shares to debut today in test of investor faith in India's growth

The National Stock Exchange's ₹22,600 crore IPO was subscribed 5.7 times, but subdued retail demand and a 2-3 per cent grey-market premium point to a modest debut

Copper producers seek GST cut to 5% as record prices tie up capital

India's primary copper producers want GST on a range of copper products cut from 18% to 5%, saying the move could unlock up to $3.6 billion in working capital

Iran Prez Pezeshkian defends country's right to civil nuclear enrichment

"We say clearly: No to nuclear weapons, and no to deprivation of nuclear knowledge," Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said.

SP Group's funding squeeze persists amid uncertainty over Tata Sons IPO

SP Group is in talks with lenders to exercise a so-called greenshoe option on an existing ₹21,350 crore facility that would allow it to raise an additional ₹3,500 crore

Airtel Money files for potential London IPO of at least $800 million

The mobile payments firm, part of Airtel Africa Plc, said on Wednesday that it is considering listing on the London Stock Exchange

Bitcoin leads cryptocurrency back above $3 trillion as risky bets grow

The market has added more than $740 billion in value since the US Treasury's announcement last month that it would increase buybacks of long-dated bonds, according to CoinGecko data

Five pivotal figures shaping the battle for $185 billion Tata Group

On one side is family patriarch Noel Tata, who heads Tata Trusts, on the other is N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons' chairman with no links to the founding family but a slew of powerful corporate backers

Dixon Technologies eyes growth beyond smartphones to add global clout

The contract manufacturer is seeking higher margins by making electronics components like camera modules, while deepening its smartphone and laptop production

Asia to face sustained inflation pressure through 2027, warns ADB

The ADB forecasts inflation for the developing Asia-Pacific region at 4.2% this year and 3.5% next year, both well above the 3% recorded in 2025

Alibaba Group to add data centres in Europe, West Asia in AI push

The Chinese ecommerce leader will set up its first cloud regions in Turkey, Finland and the Netherlands over the next 12 months

Data centre bet makes ESDS one of India's best-performing new listings

ESDS Software Solution Ltd. has surged over 300% since its trading debut on Sept. 4, putting it on course to rank among India's best-performing new listings

Trump backs possible US diesel export ban as prices hit record high

The president's comments on Tuesday nod to American voters' cost-of-living concerns with November midterm elections just weeks away

India's prospects bright but tax rules a worry: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said India has strong long-term prospects but inconsistent tax rules, regulation and policy uncertainty continue to concern foreign investors

Sebi taps AI in growing fight against market manipulation and fraud

India's markets regulator is using AI and machine learning to scan trading data, social media and derivatives activity for anomalies as complex markets challenge traditional surveillance methods