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Cutting debt-to-GDP ratio will be govt’s core focus in coming fiscal: FM Sitharaman

Dec 17, 2025

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that reducing the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio will be the "core focus" for the government in the next financial year (2026-27).Speaking at a media event here, Sitharaman stressed that it is crucial to bring down the debt-to-GDP ratio, which crossed 60 per cent during the…

India’s staffing industry surges 5 pc in Q2 FY26 sequentially

Dec 17, 2025

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The overall staffing industry in India witnessed robust quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth at 5 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year (Q2 FY26), while maintaining an annual growth rate of 5.8 per…

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86 pc high-growth firms prefer managed office spaces for expansion in India amid GCC surge

Dec 17, 2025

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Managed office spaces (MOS) have emerged as the strategic workspace model in India for global capability centres (GCCs) and high-growth companies, with 86 per cent of firms preferring them for their next phase of…

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No Aadhaar data breach from UIDAI database to date: Govt

Dec 17, 2025

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) There has been no breach of Aadhaar card holders’ data from the Unique Identification Authority of India’s (UIDAI) database till date, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.The ministry emphasised about the safety of…

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Modified electronics manufacturing clusters generated nearly 1.80 lakh jobs: Minister

Dec 17, 2025

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0), located in 10 states with projected investments of Rs 1,46,846 crore, have estimated to generate about 1.80 lakh jobs, the Parliament was informed on…

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Akzo Nobel India shares tumble 15 pc on Rs 1,640 crore block deal buzz

Dec 17, 2025

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Akzo Nobel India shares fell sharply on Wednesday, sliding nearly 15 per cent to around Rs 3,080 apiece, after reports of a large block deal worth about Rs 1,640 crore hit the market.According to multiple reports,…

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Indian equities to perform well in medium-term amid policy support, strong private capex

Dec 17, 2025

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Despite ongoing global uncertainties, the medium-term outlook for Indian equities remains constructive, supported by domestic growth drivers and policy support, a report said on Wednesday.The report from HSBC Mutual…

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India to see $3.5 billion worth retail investments in 3 years as western malls crumble

Dec 17, 2025

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) India, which is on track to become a $6 trillion consumption economy by 2030, is projected to see over $3.5 billion of capital inflows in the retail space in the next three years, as malls in western countries brace…

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Indian markets hit fresh highs in November, outshine global peers: Report

Dec 17, 2025

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Indian equity markets touched fresh all-time highs in November and clearly outperformed global markets, a new report said on Wednesday.The data compiled by PL Asset Management said India emerged as a bright spot at a…

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Ola Electric trades near 52-week low as Bhavish Aggarwal sells 2.6 crore shares

Dec 17, 2025

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Shares of Ola Electric Mobility Limited were trading close to their 52-week low on Wednesday after founder and promoter Bhavish Aggarwal sold a large chunk of his shares through a bulk deal earlier this week. The sale…

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