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India-China ties: Why pragmatic engagement matters more than trust
Chanakya advocated scoring a decisive win whereas Sun Tzu advocated patient encirclement: India must learn to play Weiqi, not chess
 "India-China ties: Why pragmatic engagement matters more than trust")
Domestic tourism, corporate travel may push room rates up in 2026
India's hospitality sector is set for steady growth in 2026, with hotel room rates rising as domestic tourism, corporate travel and MICE demand continue to outpace new supply across major markets
 "Domestic tourism, corporate travel may push room rates up in 2026")
The Railways as social contract: What Amitava Kumar's book reveals
Slim, at just 130 pages, the book might be a bit of a disappointment for readers looking for an in-depth account of the history and socio-economic aspects of the Indian Railways
 "The Railways as social contract: What Amitava Kumar's book reveals")
2025 became a year of highs and headwinds for Indian travel industry
Next year will open with concerts by American rock band Linkin Park and singer John Mayer in January in Bengaluru and Mumbai, followed by the month-long ICC Men's T20 cricket World Cup starting in Feb
 "2025 became a year of highs and headwinds for Indian travel industry")
Rising input costs may squeeze margins of Indian auto, component makers
A rally in aluminium, copper and platinum group metals is offsetting softer steel and rubber prices, raising fresh margin risks for automakers and suppliers amid weak pricing power
 "Rising input costs may squeeze margins of Indian auto, component makers")
RBI's new guidelines may slow expansion of urban cooperative banks
Officials also said the new rules would raise compliance costs by over 20 per cent
 "RBI's new guidelines may slow expansion of urban cooperative banks")
PNB reports over ₹2,400 cr loan fraud linked to Srei ex-promoters
State-owned lender said it reported fraud of over Rs 2,000 crore linked to erstwhile promoters of SREI entities and has made provisions for the entire outstanding amount
 "PNB reports over ₹2,400 cr loan fraud linked to Srei ex-promoters")
Restaurants brace for quieter New Year's Eve amid gig workers' strike plan
Eateries say delivery disruptions on Christmas hurt sales in key markets and worry a planned New Year's Eve strike by gig workers could deepen losses despite platform assurances
 "Restaurants brace for quieter New Year's Eve amid gig workers' strike plan")
CSR spending of 183 CPSEs surged 31% to record ₹6,437 crore in FY25
CSR spending by 183 CPSEs rose to a record Rs 6,437 crore in FY25 even as their net profit fell 9.6 per cent, with most outlay going to health, sanitation and poverty alleviation
 "CSR spending of 183 CPSEs surged 31% to record ₹6,437 crore in FY25")
Can nuclear deliver for India? The SHANTI Bill raises tough questions
The SHANTI Bill opens the door to private participation but it may not transform India's nuclear energy future
 "Can nuclear deliver for India? The SHANTI Bill raises tough questions")
Putin's India visit reaffirms strategic alignment and mutual trust: Russia
The statement also mentioned Russia's "practical cooperation" with China, which demonstrated resilience in the face of external pressures
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Amit Shah calls for strong, unified anti-terror grid across India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India must strengthen a unified and technology-driven anti-terror framework as emerging threats reshape the nature of terrorism
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When the US and China turn rogue, the global economy pays the price
With US protectionism and China's mercantilist push reinforcing each other, developing nations are caught in a global trade squeeze that threatens growth, jobs, and convergence
 "When the US and China turn rogue, the global economy pays the price")
Deposit growth slips below 10% as credit rises 11.7%, gap at 200 bps
RBI data show deposit growth lagging credit growth by 200 basis points, highlighting persistent deposit tightness even as lending demand remains strong
 "Deposit growth slips below 10% as credit rises 11.7%, gap at 200 bps")
Gold reserves, foreign currency assets push forex kitty by $4.4 bn
RBI data show gold reserves and foreign currency assets rose during the week, aided by a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap and intervention in the rupee market
 "Gold reserves, foreign currency assets push forex kitty by $4.4 bn")
Equities decline amid relatively muted sentiment, lack of fresh triggers
Sensex fell 367 points and Nifty dropped 100 as thin year-end volumes and cautious sentiment prompted profit booking; investors await Q3 results and trade deal clarity
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Castrol India: Well oiled to grow, but valuations may limit sharp upside
The BP-Stonepeak transaction has brought Castrol India into focus, but while margins, cash flows and brand strength remain robust, expensive valuations may restrain near-term gains
 "Castrol India: Well oiled to grow, but valuations may limit sharp upside")
China opens world's longest expressway tunnel through Xinjiang mountains
According to Song Hailiang, chairman of China Communications Construction Company, the tunnel has set two world records
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Where is your daughter planning to study? New routes after liberalisation
From the US and UK to Germany, Ukraine and soon Russia, Indian students' global education choices have diversified as aspirations, incomes and Indian options evolve
 "Where is your daughter planning to study? New routes after liberalisation")
Flexicap funds emerge as most preferred equity MF for investors in 2025
Flexicap funds top equity MF inflows in 2025, emerging as investors' preferred choice amid volatile markets and becoming the largest equity category by assets
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