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PE firms, HNIs slam brakes on share sales amid market volatility
Private equity firms and wealthy investors delay block trades in listed firms as volatility, geopolitical tensions and looming IPO lock-in expiries weigh on sentiment
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KKR's Rahane plays down early pressure, says IPL not about perfect start
It's a long tournament and you don't want to peak too early, says KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane
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FPIs sell financial services and auto stocks most in first half of March
FPIs dump financial, auto and telecom stocks amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, signalling a shift to risk-off sentiment in Indian markets
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Leaking truth to power: Iranian filmmakers navigate and defy restrictions
Censorship remains a favourite tool of totalitarian leaders, and circumvention is the reflex it keeps on producing in filmmakers
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Sensex and Nifty rise after rout, volatile crude oil prices cap gains
Markets recover after sharp fall but rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions keep investors cautious, limiting gains despite strong intraday rebound
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Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop
The latest effort, known internally as Transformer, is being developed within its devices and services unit, according to four people familiar with the matter
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US to deploy thousands more troops to West Asia amid Iran conflict
No decision had been made to send troops into Iran itself, two of the officials told Reuters, but they will build up the capacity for potential future operations in the region
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Time well spent: Luxury watchmakers bet big on experiential retail in India
Luxury watch brands in India pivot to immersive, experience-led retail as consumers prioritise storytelling, craftsmanship, and engagement over mere product purchase
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Ad-vantage AI: Humans remain the creative filter in evolving advertising
AI is transforming advertising in India-cutting costs and speeding execution-yet human creativity remains central to emotional storytelling and brand impact
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Vedanta chairman calls for faster reforms to unlock mining potential
Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal highlights delays in operationalising auctioned mineral blocks, urging reforms to boost production and reduce India's import dependence
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Premium push: Installed base of Indian mobiles witnesses dramatic change
India's smartphone market shifts towards premium devices, pushing brands like Xiaomi and Transsion to rethink strategies amid rising prices and 5G adoption
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KKR sweat over pace options as Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026
KKR begin trials for pacer replacement after Harshit Rana is ruled out of IPL 2026, with multiple bowlers under evaluation ahead of their season opener.
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Love in the Time of Caste: Beyond headlines, a deeply human portrait
A powerful anthology that reimagines love as resistance, exposing how caste oppression shapes intimate relationships and personal freedoms in India
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AFC pauses Asian Cup 2031, 2035 bids amid international calendar review
For the 2031 Asian Cup, six bids had been submitted - Australia, India, Indonesia, Kuwait and South Korea, along with a joint bid from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
G-Secs gain popularity: Match investment horizon with tenor to reduce risk
Reinvestment risk can be dealt with by laddering investments
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RBI to conduct ₹1 trn overnight variable rate repo auction on Mar 23
The auction will take place between 9:30 am and 10:00 am on March 23, and the reversal of these funds will take place on March 24, as per the central bank's release
HDFC Bank shares down 7.4% in 2 days after chairman Chakraborty's exit
Extension of Jagdishan's term to help: Brokerages
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Iran leader Khamenei issues defiant statement, praises public resolve
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Friday that US and Israeli attacks were based on an illusion that by killing top leaders they could cause the overthrow of the government
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How distorted West Asia crude pricing hurts India as war lifts import costs
System adds hundreds of millions of dollars to India's fuel import bill; ministry aware
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IEA suggests work from home, avoid air travel amid rising energy costs
Agency outlines measures such as remote work, reduced travel and public transport use to ease demand as oil prices surge amid West Asia conflict
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