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Airport operators likely to seek compensation from IndiGo for biz loss
As many as 1,149 flights cancelled between Dec 3 and 8 at Delhi airport. On Dec 5, all 464 flights from the airport cancelled
 "Airport operators likely to seek compensation from IndiGo for biz loss")
China Politburo makes boosting domestic demand top priority for 2026
Top leaders pledged to strengthen "cross-cyclical" policy adjustments - the first time that phrase signaling longer-term planning had appeared in a Politburo readout since December 2023
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Agilitas Sports buys Virat Kohli's One8; cricketer joins as investor
The former Puma-licensed label One8 is now a fully-owned standalone brand under Agilitas Sports, with Kohli as investor; global rollout planned starting with the US.
 "Agilitas Sports buys Virat Kohli's One8; cricketer joins as investor")
Fed may find itself in a bind as it sets stage for Powell's successor
Trump wants lower borrowing costs in particular to boost the housing sector as a way to address broader concerns about affordability that could be central to midterm elections
 "Fed may find itself in a bind as it sets stage for Powell's successor")
GST 2.0 tilts scales towards ICE; electric vehicle penetration softens
Electric car sales grew by 63% YoY in November; but penetration fell to 3.7% below the pre-GST rate cut level of 5%
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7.6-magnitude earthquake hits near Japan coast, triggers tsunami warnings
There have been no reports of significant impact on infrastructure, and no issues identified at nearby nuclear power stations so far
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PV retail sales up 20% in November, inventory down to 44-46 days: Fada
Besides GST benefits, the jump was aided by the marriage season, better supply of high-waiting models, and sustained push from compact sport utility vehicles
 "PV retail sales up 20% in November, inventory down to 44-46 days: Fada")
Realty faces execution pressure as developers expand launch pipelines
Top four listed real estate firms plan ₹1.13 trn worth of launches in near-medium term
 "Realty faces execution pressure as developers expand launch pipelines")
No accord yet on Ukraine's east in US talks: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Zelenskiy said his country needed unity between its main allies to secure an agreement
 "No accord yet on Ukraine's east in US talks: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy")
Coffee King: Book on CCD weaves cautionary tale for investors, regulators
In uncovering how CCD was run as a one-man show, this book weaves a cautionary tale for investors, regulators, consumers, and even fellow journalists
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Fino PB shares tank 12% despite RBI approval FOR transition into SFB
Profit-taking and a broader selloff drive the record fall, even as the bank gets 18 months to transition into a small finance bank with a cautious lending plan
Paramount Skydance makes $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros
The offer, which is worth $82.7 billion including debt and comes with a $5.8 billion break-up fee from Netflix, is likely to face strong antitrust scrutiny
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Markets, spooked by Fed uncertainty, post biggest drop in two months
BSE market cap shrinks ₹7 trillion as FPIs weigh on sentiment
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Financial services major Edelweiss new fund eyes ₹13,500 crore corpus
To provide finance to units in manufacturing, auto and pharma, among others
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Budget should reemphasise infrastructure, push private participation
Revive PPPs, enable group taxation for infra SPVs, fund high-speed rail separately, and prioritise urban projects to reignite growth, argues infra expert
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Chatroom: No GST on sale of uncleared imported goods at ports currently
Importers can transfer goods via bill of lading endorsement without GST if done before customs clearance, while RBI allows simplified closure of small outstanding IDPMS entries
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India in 2026: Market setup better than 2025 if domestic flows hold
After being shunned by foreign investors and missing the AI boom, a cheaper market, earnings revival, and macro stability offer a contrarian opportunity
 "India in 2026: Market setup better than 2025 if domestic flows hold")
Parliament clears Bill to levy cess on pan masala manufacturing units
The Rajya Sabha returned the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, to the Lok Sabha. The bill was approved by the Lower House on Friday
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Rajasthan govt's cities among 100 chosen to push rooftop solar expansion
"Under the program, awareness activities and vendor training will be conducted in these cities to encourage people to install rooftop solar systems," the official added
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Chhattisgarh buys 2.23 mt of paddy during ongoing procurement season
The state's ongoing Kharif procurement benefits over 25 lakh farmers with a support price of ₹3,100 per quintal, backed by a ₹26,200 crore bank guarantee
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