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Uday Kotak, Founder & Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (Photo/CII)Business
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‘Shock is coming’: Uday Kotak warning goes viral after gold duty hike

Many social media users said that the billionaire banker cautioned yesterday, and it seems like the impact just started showing, connecting the two developments.

CNH India tractor at its Greater Noida plant (Photo credit/CNH India)Business
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CNH India rolls out 800,000th tractor from Greater Noida plant

The plant currently has an annual production capacity of around 60,000 tractors. CNH India said the capacity is being expanded to 70,000 units to meet demand in domestic and overseas markets.

Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India (Photo credit/FollowCII)BusinessBreaking
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India’s economic growth hinges on micro enterprises’ integration into value chains: CEA

The CEA also maintained that advanced economies may not necessarily facilitate India’s rise without resistance. Hence India's strategic ascent hinges on long-term structural reforms, technological self-reliance, and resilient supply chains—areas that cannot be deferred.

Deepak Shetty, CEO and MD, JCB India Ltd (Photo credit/JCB India)BusinessBreaking
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Focus on efficient spending, not wasteful consumption: JCB India MD backs PM's call

Talking exclusively to News Edition in the national capital, the MD of JCB India further said that the PM’s call should be viewed in a broader perspective, adding that it is always prudent to control what can be controlled during unforeseen situations such as war.

Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and G20 Sherpa (Photo/New Edition)BusinessBreaking
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Fuel-powered vehicles should gradually be phased out by 2032 says Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant noted that India currently imports most of its fossil fuel requirements and nearly half of its gas requirements, making energy independence critical for long-term national resilience.

India working beyond tariffs, trade pacts to ensure business stability and sustainability: Commerce SecretaryBusiness
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India working beyond tariffs, trade pacts to ensure business stability and sustainability: Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary went on to talk about India’s FTA growth journey. “In the past six years, India has signed nine FTAs with 38 different countries, which are at various stages of implementation. Today India’s FTAs are deeper, and much more nuanced.”

India to invest in green energy to strengthen grid stability for renewable energy: Secretary, MNREBusiness
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India to invest in green energy to strengthen grid stability for renewable energy: Secretary, MNRE

Sarangi highlighted that ensuring affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is central to India’s growth and competitiveness.

Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra (Photo credit/News Edition)Business
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Maharashtra aims to become $1 trillion economy by 2030: Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis said that Maharashtra is a USD 660 billion economy, contributing nearly 15 percent to the national economy; 40 percent of India’s cumulative FDI is coming in Maharashtra and one fifth of India’s engineering exports.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology (Photo credit/@CII)Business
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AI, electronics & semiconductors, railways to power next phase of transformation: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Minister said a new wave of electronics manufacturing facilities across the country is fostering quality-focused and lean manufacturing practices, laying the foundation for a technologically advanced and self-reliant India.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science &Technology, Jitendra Singh on Sunday visited the Banaras Hindu University (Photo credit/PIB)Business
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Dr Jitendra Singh takes stock of interdisciplinary facility SATHI set up at BHU

The Minister said initiatives such as SATHI, FIST, ARRF-linked research support mechanisms and other institutional programmes are helping build a strong ecosystem for research, innovation, start-ups and industry-academia collaboration, particularly for young researchers, MSMEs and emerging enterprises.

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CII proposes five-point strategy to shield Indian economy from West Asia geopolitical risks

Central to the proposal is a phased drawdown of central excise cuts on fuel and a voluntary energy conservation compact to manage energy security.

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Manufacturing drives India’s private capex surge as investments jump 67%

The CII’s analysis shows that the manufacturing led the way, accounting for Rs 3.8 lakh crore or nearly half of total private capex, with metals, automobiles and chemicals at the forefront.