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Dow Jones scales record high on hopes of Fed rate cuts, trade deals
The Dow's gains have been propelled by a solid year-to-date performances from Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs, tech giant Microsoft and industrial equipment maker Caterpillar
 "Dow Jones scales record high on hopes of Fed rate cuts, trade deals")
RSB Retail files for ₹500 crore IPO to boost expansion and repay debt
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 500 crore and an offer for sale of up to 29.8 million shares by existing shareholders
 "RSB Retail files for ₹500 crore IPO to boost expansion and repay debt")
Varun Beverages' growth hinges on recovery; outlook stays positive
Net profit of the beverage major was up 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) though sales slipped 2 per cent and operating profit was flat
 "Varun Beverages' growth hinges on recovery; outlook stays positive")
20 families evacuated after houses crack due to rains in J&K's Rajouri
The cracks in the houses were caused by land sinking in a nearly two square kilometre area in hilltop Panjnara village in Kotranka sub-division following heavy rains, the officials said
 "20 families evacuated after houses crack due to rains in J&K's Rajouri")
In split decision, court clears Trump to restart CFPB mass firings
The decision nevertheless imperiled the employment of perhaps 1,500 workers at the CFPB whose mass dismissals were blocked in April by a trial court
 "In split decision, court clears Trump to restart CFPB mass firings")
IBC Amendment: More clarity, less reform, focuses on incremental fixes
By sidestepping deeper structural issues and leaning on delegated legislation, it offers incremental fixes where the system needs a transformative overhaul
 "IBC Amendment: More clarity, less reform, focuses on incremental fixes")
Research analysts fail to keep pace with swelling stock investor base
There's only one RA per 73,000 investors now, as against one per 44,000 before pandemic
 "Research analysts fail to keep pace with swelling stock investor base")
Automobiles to pharma & healthcare: India Inc earnings stay in slow lane
Corporate profits remained weak in Q1FY26, amid single-digit growth in revenues for the ninth consecutive quarter
 "Automobiles to pharma & healthcare: India Inc earnings stay in slow lane")
Zelenskyy hopes India will contribute to efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
Our nations share the experience of standing up for freedom and dignity, as well as the pursuit of peace and development, the Ukrainian president wrote
 "Zelenskyy hopes India will contribute to efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war")
Electric scooter maker Ather looks to withhold claims under PM E-Drive
Under the scheme, the government offers companies ₹5,000 per vehicle if they meet the PMP requirements for PM E-Drive
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ACME Solar secures ₹15,000 crore debt funding for greenfield projects
The company wants to increase capacity to 7 Gw by 2028 through hybrid and renewable projects, including firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE), he said
 "ACME Solar secures ₹15,000 crore debt funding for greenfield projects")
Insurers hopeful of reduction in GST on health and life premiums
Insurers hope for a reduction in GST on health and life insurance premiums, following PM Modi's announcement of GST relaxations, aiming to boost insurance penetration and make coverage more affordable
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Youth getting first job in private sector to get ₹15,000 support: PM Modi
The scheme, earlier known as Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme, was announced in the Union budget last year
 "Youth getting first job in private sector to get ₹15,000 support: PM Modi")
News highlights: Centre proposes 5% and 18% rates under revamped GST regime, say sources
Catch all the new developments here as India celebrates its 79th Independence Day
 "News highlights: Centre proposes 5% and 18% rates under revamped GST regime, say sources")
PM's I-Day speech: GST relief, job push may serve up growth for FMCG firms
FMCG companies expect a consumption boost as PM Modi announces job creation scheme and GST reforms, which are set to ease financial burdens and stimulate demand, particularly in urban markets
 "PM's I-Day speech: GST relief, job push may serve up growth for FMCG firms")
Motilal Oswal explains why stock market investing is about trust, not fear
Lunch with BS: Motilal Oswal MD & CEO, Motilal Oswal Financial Services
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Atmanirbharta, swadeshi echo in PM Modi's Independence Day speech
The RSS, which marks its centenary this year, has also for some decades flagged the dangers of demographic changes taking place in the country's border districts
Govt to set up task force to carry out next-gen reforms: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi announces a task force to revamp economic laws, cut compliance costs, and boost India's competitiveness as part of the 2047 developed nation vision
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Standing like a wall to protect interests of farmers: PM Narendra Modi
Modi stresses the need to produce fertilisers locally
 "Standing like a wall to protect interests of farmers: PM Narendra Modi")
PM Modi asks scientists to focus on R&D, secure patents for new drugs
PM says move will ensure self-reliance in the pharmaceuticals segment