The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to the proposed acquisition of a certain shareholding in Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited by L Catterton India Fund, providing regulatory clearance to a significant investment in India’s fast-growing packaged food sector. The approval was announced on Tuesday, confirming that the…
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India Bond Yields Spike Ahead of ₹30 Trillion Debt Wave
Indian government bond yields have surged across maturities as investors grow increasingly wary of a massive debt issuance expected in the next financial year. Market participants estimate that combined borrowing by the Centre and states could touch an unprecedented ₹30 trillion, a development that has unsettled fixed-income markets and pushed…
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CCI Clears Elliott Funds’ Stake Purchase in Toyota Industries
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of a minority shareholding in Toyota Industries Corporation by a group of global investment funds managed by Elliott Investment Management L.P. The clearance was granted after the regulator concluded that the transaction would not have an appreciable adverse effect…
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Dollar Slides, Yen Surges on Intervention Buzz
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply across global markets on Monday, while the Japanese yen climbed to a two-month high amid speculation of coordinated currency intervention. Investor caution intensified ahead of an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and the anticipated announcement of a new Fed chair by the Trump administration. Yen Strengthens…
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Fed to Hold Rates Amid Powell Scrutiny; Markets Await Guidance
NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026 – The Federal Reserve is widely expected to pause its interest-rate-cutting cycle this week as the U.S. jobs market steadies and inflation pressures ease. The central bank’s decision comes amid intense political and legal scrutiny surrounding Fed Chair Jerome Powell. After three consecutive rate cuts,…
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IRFC Eyes Swiss Franc Swap to Reduce Dollar Risk
New Delhi: Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is exploring a strategic shift in its foreign-currency borrowing to mitigate risks from dollar volatility. The company is considering converting a portion of its dollar-denominated loans into Swiss francs, aiming to reduce foreign exchange losses and lower funding costs amid the rupee’s recent…
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Bangladesh Textile Mills Warn Shutdown Over Indian Yarn Imports
Bangladesh’s textile industry is on the brink of a nationwide shutdown as domestic spinning mill owners warn that operations across the country may halt from February 1. The warning comes amid growing anger over duty-free yarn imports, largely sourced from India, which millers say have flooded the local market and…
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India CPI for Agricultural & Rural Labourers – Dec 2025
The Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment, has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for Agricultural Labourers (AL) and Rural Labourers (RL) for December 2025, with base year 2019=100. The indices are compiled from 787 sample villages across 34 States and Union Territories. For December 2025, the All-India…
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Women in Science: A Growing Force in India
The number of women scientists supported under government programmes has doubled since 2014, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) told Parliament on 28 November 2025. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said targeted interventions and the “Nari Shakti” vision of the central government have expanded fellowships, scholarships and leadership opportunities…