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Finance ministry asks ministries to move from WPI to PPI in future contracts
The finance ministry has asked ministries and departments to adopt the Producer Price Index (PPI) instead of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for price escalation…
Cement companies face margin pressure on fuel, input costs despite healthy volume growth
Cement companies report strong sales growth but face profit pressures due to rising fuel and input costs amid geopolitical challenges.
India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRI
India must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes have raised…
India could reach $20 trillion by 2036 with 14.2% rupee growth: Equirus
India could reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036 with reforms. This requires sustained rupee growth and appreciation, according to a research report. Services will…
Some 1,200 small businesses to join Jakarta's independence festival
Some 1,200 micro, small and medium-sized businesses will participate in Indonesia’s Independence Day Pesta Rakyat at Jakarta’s National Monument ...
We asked ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity for financial advice: what we got was practical, but with big blind spots
AI is a powerful tool for financial fact-finding and brainstorming. But for now it can’t replace the human element.
Lithium in the Sahel: how armed groups are exploiting the global scramble for the critical mineral
Armed groups in the Sahel are finding new ways to profit from the rapidly expanding lithium trade.
Indian Bank plans to raise $400 mn via ECB this week: MD Binod Kumar
To cash in on the RBI's concessional swap window, Indian Bank plans to raise USD 400 million through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) this week to…
Passenger fires round during Varanasi airport weapons check, injures two
A passenger fired a weapon during a Varanasi airport security check on Sunday. This incident occurred while he was travelling with his wife on flight…
EPL sees beauty, cosmetics segment as growth driver, lifts revenue guidance
Packaging major EPL Ltd expects its beauty and cosmetics business to emerge as the key growth engine going forward, even as its oral care segment…
Indian Bank plans to garner $400 million via ECB this week: MD Binod Kumar
Indian Bank plans to raise $400 million via External Commercial Borrowings this week. The bank may raise an additional $600 million through ECB before December…
Bonus, stock splits & dividends: Bandhan Bank, MGL, Mazagon Dock among nearly 100 stocks turning ex-record date this week
In the upcoming week, nearly one hundred companies have announced record dates for dividends, making it crucial for investors to hold shares prior to these…