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Rupee dips 4.36% in Samvat 2081 as trade tensions weigh, bonds gain
Global tariff disputes and foreign outflows pressured the rupee, while RBI's 100-basis-point rate cuts and liquidity measures helped bond yields soften during the year
 "Rupee dips 4.36% in Samvat 2081 as trade tensions weigh, bonds gain")
India resilient but not immune to global headwinds, says RBI report
RBI's State of the Economy report highlights India's macro strength despite global volatility; notes negative FDI inflows and rising policy uncertainty worldwide
 "India resilient but not immune to global headwinds, says RBI report")
'AI is a monster wave, investors are focusing on AI-first initiatives'
Both of us were doing angel investments on the side and helping founders. In 2019-20, we realised that there was literally no operator-led help for early-stage startups
 "'AI is a monster wave, investors are focusing on AI-first initiatives'")
Co-branded credit cards: Make sure your annual spend justifies the fee
Check whether reward points are easy to redeem, their expiry conditions, and brand-specific limits
 "Co-branded credit cards: Make sure your annual spend justifies the fee")
IMO's net-zero framework: Industry at sea over carbon-levy decision
UN maritime body defers vote on key carbon levy till 2026, leaving global shipping industry uncertain on decarbonisation timelines and investment clarity
 "IMO's net-zero framework: Industry at sea over carbon-levy decision")
Veteran actor Asrani passes away at the age of 84 after prolonged illness
The end came on Monday afternoon, four days after he was admitted to Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in suburban Juhu
 "Veteran actor Asrani passes away at the age of 84 after prolonged illness")
Gold and silver outshine equities as Samvat 2081 draws to a close
Gold and silver soared over 60 per cent in Samvat 2081, outpacing stocks as Nifty and Sensex delivered modest single-digit returns amid global volatility
 "Gold and silver outshine equities as Samvat 2081 draws to a close")
Strong volumes, uptick in margins to drive gains for Dixon Technologies
Mobile and EMS segments fuel Dixon's growth; brokerages expect further gains from backward integration and component manufacturing expansion
 "Strong volumes, uptick in margins to drive gains for Dixon Technologies")
RBI sold $7.6 bn in August amid rupee pressure; Reer falls to 97.6
The central bank remained a net dollar seller for the fourth straight month as the rupee weakened; REER slipped further, signalling lower currency competitiveness
 "RBI sold $7.6 bn in August amid rupee pressure; Reer falls to 97.6")
Leadership positions: Public sector banks should focus on grooming leaders
The government's plan to open senior roles in public-sector banks to private executives aims to boost efficiency but may clash with institutional values and pay disparities
 "Leadership positions: Public sector banks should focus on grooming leaders")
Safeguarding competition: Digital world will need policy intervention
India must act early to define what 'gatekeeper' firms in AI are, ensure that Cloud, compute, & chip providers are not allowed to self-enforce lockins, & force transparency in pricing
 "Safeguarding competition: Digital world will need policy intervention")
Why the Donald Trump administration's China approach lacks direction
Everything, it seems, is now a bargaining chip, as the Trump administration keeps reversing itself
 "Why the Donald Trump administration's China approach lacks direction")
How ordinary Indians shaped the making of the Constitution
The book under review is a most refreshing departure from this pattern. It discusses how people at large participated in what it correctly calls the assembling of the Constitution
 "How ordinary Indians shaped the making of the Constitution")
Internationalising the rupee: India's path must diverge from China
India's best path forward is to gradually ease its capital controls. The RBI and the government have taken meaningful steps since 2020, but more are needed
 "Internationalising the rupee: India's path must diverge from China")
Revolut India bets big on prepaid Visa cards, targets $7 bn in transactions
Revolut India is rolling out prepaid cards on the Visa network, and is planning to add 20 million customers in the next five years in the country
 "Revolut India bets big on prepaid Visa cards, targets $7 bn in transactions")
Andhra employees to get Diwali DA and benefits, including childcare leave
Andhra Pradesh government employees get festival boost with DA, earned leave payout, promotions and childcare leave as part of Diwali bonanza
 "Andhra employees to get Diwali DA and benefits, including childcare leave")
Fury mounts over global AI frenzy as data centres strain resources
As tech firms build data centres worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages
 "Fury mounts over global AI frenzy as data centres strain resources")
Investors flag operating issues as Bira91 looks to raise fresh capital
Bira91 faces liquidity and operational challenges as revenue drops and losses widen; company seeks $100M funding to restart production and pay employees
 "Investors flag operating issues as Bira91 looks to raise fresh capital")
Indian Navy adds a new warship or submarine every 40 days: PM Modi
He regarded INS Vikrant as a symbol of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India's growing defence self-reliance.
 "Indian Navy adds a new warship or submarine every 40 days: PM Modi")
Avaada Electro files confidential papers to raise up to ₹10,000 cr via IPO
With this, the company expects its valuation in the range of Rs 1.10 lakh to Rs 1.3 lakh crore, they added
 "Avaada Electro files confidential papers to raise up to ₹10,000 cr via IPO")