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Adani comes for wind turbines, testing Suzlon’s hard-won calm

As Adani enters turbine manufacturing with characteristic scale and speed, India’s wind pioneer finds itself at a crossroads—stronger, leaner, and wiser, but facing a new kind of competition it understands all too well.

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Stock markets fall for third day on foreign fund outflows; Sensex drops 120 points

Among sectoral indices, capital goods declined by 0.96%, realty (0.81%), consumer durables, industrials (0.76%), services (0.64%)

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WickedGud Bags INR 20 Cr To Deepen Omnichannel Play

D2C food products startup WickedGud has raised INR 20 Cr ($2.2 Mn) in a fresh funding round from existing backers…

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OTT content to remain outside CBFC jurisdiction; Three-tier institutional mechanism under IT Rules in place

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting clarified OTT content is regulated by IT Rules 2021, not CBFC, with a three-tier grievance redressal system for public complaints.

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India launches DHRUV64, first indigenously designed 1.0 GHz 64-bit microprocessor

C-DAC’s dual-core RISC‑V chip marks a milestone for India’s semiconductor ambitions, with Linux support and a roadmap to Dhanush variants

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Gas prices: CNG and domestic PNG tariffs to fall from January 1; PNGRB flags Rs 2–3 per unit savings

CNG and piped natural gas users will see bills drop by about Rs 2-3 per unit from January 1, 2026, as a new unified pipeline tariff kicks in. The petroleum regulator’s move simplifies charges and mandates that cost savings be passed directly to consumers, improving access and affordability nationwide.

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The Pitt Season 2 OTT Release Date Revealed: Know When and Where to Watch it Online

The Pitt is an Emmy-Winning American medical drama series that is set to land with its second season on JioHotstar.

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HCLTech signs multi-year deal with ASN Bank to drive digital transformation

Under the multi-year agreement, HCLTech will support ASN Bank's enterprise applications and streamline services through a distributed delivery model to enhance efficiency and customer experience. Shares of HCL Technologies Ltd ended at ₹1,655.10, up by ₹3.40, or 0.21%, on the BSE.

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How Oracle Lost $400 Bn in Market Cap in Just 3 Months

Q2 results revealed a mismatch between explosive demand for AI infrastructure and Oracle’s ability to convert it into immediate revenue. The post How Oracle Lost $400 Bn in Market Cap in Just 3 Months appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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Hindustan Zinc, Shriram Finance among 6 stocks hit 52-week highs; gains up to 20% in a month

Despite a 120-point decline in the Sensex amid broader market weakness, six BSE 500 stocks scaled fresh 52-week highs, signalling stock-specific strength and underlying bullish momentum.

Hiring News

Insurance year-ender 2025: GST relief lifts demand, but cost pressures set the agenda for 2026

India’s insurance sector saw steady premium growth in 2025, driven by GST removal, digital onboarding, and regulatory reforms, but faces margin pressure from medical inflation and competition.

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Call 91.1 for rupee answered! How RBI rescued INR after 5-day slide

The Indian rupee rebounded sharply on Wednesday, posting its strongest single-day gain in two months after decisive RBI intervention halted a five-session slide. The currency closed at 90.38 per dollar, recovering from record lows near 91, as aggressive dollar sale by state-run banks curbed speculative pressure despite persistent headwinds from capital outflows and stalled US-India trade talks.

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Boeing-Backed Wisk Tests its First Autonomous eVTOL for Passenger Flight

Generation 6 is intended for commercial use, with planned launch markets including Houston, Los Angeles and Miami. The post Boeing-Backed Wisk Tests its First Autonomous eVTOL for Passenger Flight appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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Insurance-backed surety bonds can unlock ₹1.13 lakh crore for MSMEs: AxiTrust

AxiTrust reports insurance-backed surety bonds could unlock ₹1.13 lakh crore for MSMEs, boosting India’s GDP by 0.9%, with rapid growth driven by IRDAI reforms and digital verification.

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Google Pay launches its first credit card with Axis Bank in India

The launch comes amid rising competition among fintechs and payments firms seeking to tap India’s underpenetrated credit market, particularly among younger consumers and first-time credit users.

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SEBI Orders Recovery Proceedings Worth Over Rs 18 Crore Against Finfluencer ‘Baap of Chart’

SEBI has ordered recovery proceedings worth over Rs 18 crore for unregistered advisory activities under the name 'Baap of Chart'. The post SEBI Orders Recovery Proceedings Worth Over Rs 18 Crore Against Finfluencer ‘Baap of Chart’ appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Deepinder Goyal tops list of India’s self-made entrepreneurs of 2025; Zepto founders youngest on the list

The Hurun-IDFC FIRST list of ‘India’s Top 200 self-made entrepreneurs of the millennia 2025’ also features notable names like Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, VSS, and Deep Karla from the Indian startup ecosystem.

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Gainers & Losers: IGL, Meesho among 7 stocks that saw major action on Wednesday

Indian benchmarks fell for a third straight session as autos, financials and FMCG stocks dragged markets. Nifty slipped 0.16% amid sharp stock-specific moves across gas, metals, banking, IPOs and chemicals stocks.

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India’s 8% growth a dream rate, but sustained reforms key for jobs: Gita Gopinath

India’s 8%+ growth is a dream rate globally, but sustaining it will require continued reforms, job creation and skill development, according to Harvard economist Gita Gopinath. She highlights the role of infrastructure, GST reforms as well as digital public platforms in helping India navigate global trade tensions and geoeconomic uncertainty.

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Development on The Elder Scrolls 6 Is 'Progressing Really Well', Says Bethesda Director Todd Howard

Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls 6 in 2018, but the game doesn't yet have a release date. In a new interview, Bethesda director Todd Howard has said development on the game was "progressing really well". The Elder Scrolls 6 is still likely years away from launch.

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Exclusive: Hair Care Startup Evoke In Talks To Raise $3 Mn From 3one4 Capital

Delhi NCR-based hair care startup Evoke is in advanced talks with VC firm 3one4 Capital to raise $3 Mn to…

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Antony Waste subsidiary bags ₹1,330 crore municipal solid waste contracts from BMC

The contracts have been awarded to a consortium comprising AG Enviro Infra Projects Private with a 51% stake, Jigar Transport Company holding 29%, and M. K. Enterprises with a 20% share.Shares of Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd ended at ₹432.20, down by ₹1.45, or 0.34%, on the BSE.

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Apple in Early Talks with Indian Chipmakers to Assemble iPhone Chips

The exploratory talks are the first time Apple has considered assembling and packaging some chips in India. The post Apple in Early Talks with Indian Chipmakers to Assemble iPhone Chips appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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Valuation Alert: 10 midcap stocks trading well above Industry PE

Several NSE midcap stocks are trading at trailing P/E ratios significantly above their respective industry averages, reflecting premium valuations driven by growth expectations, while also raising concerns about potential overvaluation.