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RBI net sells $9.7 billion in November, short dollar position rises

RBI's net dollar sales moderated in November, even as its outstanding short dollar position in the forward market rose further, reflecting continued intervention to manage rupee volatility

India, Spain push for early India-EU trade deal, eye strategic association

Spain has supported the early conclusion of India-EU trade negotiations, as New Delhi and Madrid discussed defence manufacturing, trade expansion, mobility and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

Supreme Court to form expert panel to examine definition of Aravalli hills

The Supreme Court has invited suggestions to constitute an expert committee under its supervision to re-examine the definition of the Aravalli hills and address environmental concerns linked to mining

Doctors warn of rising health and financial risks as air quality worsens

Study of doctors flags growing concern over worsening air quality in Indian cities, linking high AQI levels to chronic illnesses, rising healthcare costs and poor financial preparedness among patients

Rani Kapur moves Delhi HC to cancel trust holding stake in Sona Comstar

Rani Kapur has approached the Delhi HC seeking cancellation of a family trust that holds a stake in Sona Comstar, alleging fraud and illegal diversion of assets following her son Sunjay Kapur's death

Indian luxury brands on par with global peers in FY25, shows Tofler data

According to data sourced from business intelligence platform Tofler, global fashion houses like Christian Dior, Hermes, and Gucci have not crossed the ₹500 crore mark when it comes to revenue in FY25

Amagi is likely one of India's largest tech-driven, AI-first IPOs: Accel

Accel partners Shekhar Kirani and Rachit Parekh on why they're holding their Amagi stake post-IPO, the reopening of India's tech listing window, and where they're placing AI bets

Trai's number mandate for debt collection may have unintended consequences

Trai's move to shift debt collection calls to the 1600 series aims to curb fraud, but lenders warn it could force greater reliance on physical recovery methods

History marches past Davos: Global promises without binding commitments

As Davos debates dialogue and stakeholder capitalism, US resource grabs and weak public-private contracts expose the gap between rhetoric and reality in global economic governance

India vs New Zealand 1st T20: Nagpur pitch report, key stadium stats

India has so far played five T20I matches at this venue, out of which they have won four and lost one. Their only loss came agiants New Zealand in 2016

Pesticide industry seeks tighter e-commerce rules to curb fake sales

Under current regulations, a Principal Authorisation Certificate is required for individuals or firms seeking a licence to sell, stock, exhibit for sale, or distribute pesticides

Cashfree Payments rolls out ESOP buyback programme a year after fundraise

Fintech firm Cashfree Payments has announced an ESOP buyback plan covering over 400 current and former employees, offering liquidity as the company completes a decade of operations

Eternal Q3 FY26 profit jumps 73% to ₹102 crore, revenue surges 202%

Alongside the Q3 FY26 results, Deepinder Goyal said he would step down as Eternal's Group CEO to pursue higher-risk experimentation, with Blinkit chief Albinder Dhindsa set to take over

China wary of joining Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza without UN backing

Guo was responding to a question about Trump's comments that the UN should continue to exist, but the Board of Peace he proposed "might" replace the organisation

Centre urges power utilities to cut supply costs to ease burden on users

At present, ‍India ‍has extended a ‌complete waiver of inter-state transmission charges for electricity storage projects until June 2028

Dhanlaxmi Bank Q3 results: Net profit jumps 20% to ₹23.9 crore

The gross non-performing assets (NPAs) improved to 2.36 per cent of gross advances from 3.53 per cent a year ago

Cabinet clears Rs 5,000 cr equity infusion for SIDBI to boost MSME credit

The Cabinet decision extends government funding and gap support for Atal Pension Yojana till FY31, aiming to deepen financial inclusion and ensure old-age income security for unorganised sector worker

Allcargo names Vaishnav Shetty Deputy MD as part of leadership transition

Vaishnav, the son of group founder and Chairman Shashi Kiran Shetty, will work closely with AGL Managing Director Adarsh Hegde

Right time for strategic partnership on next-gen jets, weapons: IAF chief

IAF chief cites France aero-engine partnership as model for future tie-ups

AI regulation in India should follow risk-based approach: Trai chairman

Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said India should adopt a risk-based approach to AI regulation, with oversight limited to high-risk use cases while low-risk applications remain under self-regulation