Rare Earth

China’s Export Curbs Threaten India’s ₹7,300 Crore Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Plan

India’s ambitious ₹7,300 crore initiative to build a domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing ecosystem has hit a major roadblock following China’s decision to tighten export controls on key processing equipment. The move, announced by China’s Bureau of Security and Control, includes restrictions on centrifugal extraction machinery and intelligent impurity-removal systems—both critical for rare earth element…

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Ashok Vaswani

Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani Says It’s Premature to Comment on IDBI Bank Acquisition and Other Strategic Deals

Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO and Managing Director Ashok Vaswani has stated that it is “premature” to comment on the potential acquisition of IDBI Bank or any other strategic deals currently circulating in the market. Speaking during the bank’s post-earnings media call on October 25, 2025, Vaswani emphasized that the bank is evaluating multiple opportunities but…

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Navneet Munot

Navneet Munot Sees SIP Investors and Domestic Flows Powering India’s Market Growth Over the Next Decade

India’s equity markets are poised for a transformative decade, driven by the disciplined rise of Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) investors, robust domestic flows, and a maturing financial ecosystem, according to Navneet Munot, Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Asset Management Company. Speaking ahead of Samvat 2082, Munot emphasized that patience, active management, and financial inclusion…

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Trade Talks

India-US Trade Talks Progress in Cordial Atmosphere, But No Agreement Without Safeguards for Farmers, Fishermen, MSMEs: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed India’s firm stance on protecting domestic interests in the ongoing India-US bilateral trade negotiations, stating that “no agreement will be signed unless the concerns of farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs are fully addressed.” Speaking to reporters on October 18, 2025, Goyal emphasized that while discussions are progressing…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw Invites Rishi Sunak to AI Impact Summit 2026: India to Host Global South’s First AI Forum

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has formally invited former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026, a landmark global event scheduled to be held in New Delhi on February 19–20, 2026. The invitation was extended during a recent conversation between the two leaders, where Sunak reportedly…

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Venugopal Garre

India’s IPO Boom Reflects Market Maturity, Not Speculative Mania: Bernstein’s Venugopal Garre

India’s surging IPO activity in 2025 is a reflection of market maturity, structural depth, and investor confidence—not speculative excess, according to Venugopal Garre, Managing Director at Bernstein India. Speaking to ETMarkets on October 16, 2025, Garre emphasized that the country’s IPO pipeline, which has already seen 78 mainboard listings and raised over $14.2 billion this…

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Torrent Group

Torrent Group’s Billionaire Brothers Eye ₹18,000 Crore Pharma Takeover to Reshape India’s Healthcare Landscape

India’s pharmaceutical sector is on the cusp of a historic consolidation as Sudhir and Samir Mehta, the billionaire brothers behind Torrent Group, prepare to execute one of the country’s largest pharma takeovers. With a combined net worth of $14.1 billion, the Ahmedabad-based siblings are set to acquire a controlling stake in JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals…

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Sahara

Sahara Proposes Sale of 88 Properties to Adani Group; Supreme Court Seeks Centre and SEBI’s Response

In a significant development in the long-running Sahara refund case, Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd has informed the Supreme Court of India of its intent to sell 88 real estate properties to Adani Properties Ltd in a deal reportedly valued at over ₹1 lakh crore. The proposal, presented before a special bench led by Chief…

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Sitharaman

India’s Digital Payment Adaptability Hits 87%, FM Sitharaman Says Nation Ready for Next-Gen Fintech Leap

India has emerged as a global leader in digital payment adoption, with 87% adaptability across urban and rural segments, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Speaking at the inauguration of the dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre at IIT Dharwad on October 14, 2025, Sitharaman emphasized that the country’s fintech ecosystem is now poised to develop…

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Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel

Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel Becomes Gujarat’s Second Richest Billionaire After Gautam Adani with Rs 84,510 Crore Net Worth

In a remarkable ascent that underscores India’s pharmaceutical prowess, Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel, chairman of Zydus Lifesciences, has emerged as Gujarat’s second richest billionaire, trailing only Gautam Adani. According to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, Patel’s net worth has surged to a staggering Rs 84,510 crore, placing him among the top five pharma entrepreneurs…

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