Economists expect RBI to cut rates as inflation eases

MUMBAI: Several global banks and economists expect a 25 basis points (100 bps = 1 percentage point) repo cut in Dec 2025, possibly ending the current easing cycle. Near-zero CPI inflation in Oct has strengthened confidence that RBI’s monetary policy committee can ease rates even if July-Sept growth exceeds the central bank’s forecast of 7%.A…

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Adani looks to acquire pilot training co FSTC

Mumbai: Adani Group‘s defence and aerospace unit is considering an acquisition of Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC), India’s leading non-captive pilot training firm, people familiar with the matter said. If the deal goes through, it will mark the group’s entry into the aviation training business and ramp up its M&A portfolio.Established in 2012, FSTC has…

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Rental market moderates, NCR sees strong demand: Report

NEW DELHI: Magicbricks has released the rental Index for the July-Sept quarter, highlighting that the rental market is resetting after three quarters of strong activity. The report showed that average rents continued to strengthen, rising 4.4% quarter-on-quarter and 18.1% year-on-year, even as key metros displayed differing levels of tenant activity during this period.National rental demand…

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‘Emerging as reliable partner of world’: Commerce minister Goyal during Israel visit; FTA talks move forward

NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal’s recent three-day visit to Israel highlighted India’s growing role as a trusted and reliable partner on the global stage. Invited by Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, Goyal visited the country from November 20–22.“Today, India is emerging as a trusted friend and a reliable…

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No January hikes? FMCG and auto firms stall routine price increases; act cautiously after recent GST cuts

Rising production costs are putting pressure on consumer goods makers, but many are choosing to delay price hikes amid fears that any upward revision could trigger government action following the latest GST reductions.Executives from major firms in categories such as soaps, biscuits, detergents, automobiles and consumer electronics said they plan to approach the government and…

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Stock market outlook: Macros in focus as GDP, IIP data due this week; Analysts flag volatility ahead of derivatives expiry

India’s equity markets are expected to see heightened volatility this week, driven by key domestic macroeconomic data releases, global market cues and foreign investor activity, analysts said. “This week, volatility may increase ahead of the November derivatives expiry. Domestically, markets will track several high-impact macro releases, including Q2 GDP data and industrial production,” Ajit Mishra,…

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Project oversight: AAI to roll out real-time project tracking; new online system to use CCTV, drone feeds

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to launch an online monitoring system that will track airport development projects in real time, as the state-owned operator steps up oversight of ongoing capital works, PTI reported citing a senior official .The platform, which has been under development for around a year, will allow round-the-clock review…

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Compliance reform: Sebi tweaks RPT rules to set turnover-linked thresholds; relaxes disclosures for small deals

Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a new turnover-linked framework to define what qualifies as a material related party transaction (RPT), shifting from a fixed cap-based approach in a bid to resolve ambiguities and streamline compliance under the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) norms.The regulator has also revised audit committee approval thresholds for RPTs executed…

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Tech spectrum tussle: US majors push Wi-Fi use for entire 6GHz band as Jio, Vi seek mobile allocation; Airtel, Qualcomm call for deferment

US technology giants Apple, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, HP and Intel have jointly opposed demands from Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea to allocate spectrum in the 6GHz band for mobile services, instead urging that the entire band be reserved for Wi-Fi use, reported PTI.In a joint response to Trai’s consultation paper for the next round of…

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