- 28 Nov 2025 06:59 PM
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India’s GDP growth surges to six-quarter high of 8.2%, beats expectations
The July-September growth is way above the 7.2% growth forecast by 15 economists in a Mint poll. This is also significantly higher than the latest projection of 7% for the quarter by the Reserve Bank of India.
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- 28 Nov 2025 06:53 PM
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Cement makers focus on volumes amid flat prices, rising competition
The Indian cement sector continues to grapple with muted price trends amid tepid demand. Following a goods and services tax (GST) rate cut in late September, the benefit was passed on to consumers, with the GST on cement reduced from 28% to 18%. As a result, prices eased in October, with weakness persisting through November. Cement demand in certain markets during Q3FY26 has been affected by a mix of factors, including elections in Bihar and the Vidarbha region, labour shortages, and construction slowdowns in Delhi due to pollution.
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- 28 Nov 2025 06:56 PM
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RBI policy: Governor Sanjay Malhotra-led MPC expected to cut repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% in December meeting
RBI has held rates since August, after a cumulative 100 bps of cuts in the first half of the year. A sharp fall in food prices and GST rate cuts have driven consumer inflation to a record low of 0.25% in October, giving the central bank room to support weak consumption.
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- 26 Nov 2025 06:06 PM
Tata Sierra launch: Street bets on volume boost, SUV market share gain for Tata Motors PV; stock rallies
Tata Sierra launch expected to lift Tata’s SUV market share from 16.9% to 20% - 25%. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles targets double-digit growth in FY26, backed by strong post-GST demand momentum, and plans to extend Sierra lineup with EV/AWD variants.
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- 25 Nov 2025 06:24 PM
India set to defer TREM V norms for small tractors, plans mid-stage standard
The Centre is set to give Indian tractor makers major relief by delaying the rollout of the next phase of emission rules—the Tractor and Machinery Emission Standards V (TREM V)—for tractors below 50 horsepower (HP), two officials told Mint.
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- 25 Nov 2025 06:19 PM
For India’s auto part makers, hybrids are the real gold mine
Auto component makers are licking their lips at the ascent of hybrids, spying a new growth engine at a time when electric vehicle (EV) sales have not measured up. Hybrid sales are rising overseas, Indian automakers are preparing a range of hybrid launches, and there is growing pressure to tax hybrids on par with electrics—all promising tailwinds for the segment.
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- 25 Nov 2025 06:29 PM
Winter of hope: Why jacket and sweater sales are set to surge this quarter
Bengaluru: Apparel retailers are banking on a stronger winter season as an on-time, sharper dip in temperatures revives demand for sweaters and jackets after last year’s unusually warm spell left them with excess stock and heavy discounting.
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- 25 Nov 2025 06:14 PM
After rate cuts, GST Council moves to tackle inverted duty anomalies
Inverted duties refer to situations where raw materials are taxed more than the final product, skewing prices, straining working capital, and pulling businesses into protracted refund battles.
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- 25 Nov 2025 06:07 PM
India’s economy gains momentum, but RBI cautions on global stock exuberance
Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/rbi-state-of-economy-report-india-growth-11763994759167.html
India's economy shows resilience with robust growth in manufacturing and services, supported by GST reforms, according to the Reserve Bank of India's report. However, global market volatility and elevated equity valuations raise concerns for financial stability.
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- 25 Nov 2025 06:35 PM
India set to defer TREM V norms for small tractors, plans mid-stage standard
The Centre is set to give Indian tractor makers major relief by delaying the rollout of the next phase of emission rules—the Tractor and Machinery Emission Standards V (TREM V)—for tractors below 50 horsepower (HP), two officials told Mint.
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