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• Food prices push up retail inflation to 4.45% in July

  12-08-2026 23:45 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Food Inflation Rises To 5.52% From 5.32% A Month Ago
  
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• New RBI rules may end loan spread tinkering

  12-08-2026 23:25 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  To Standardise Rate Setting Across Banks, NBFCs
  
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• Who next? Tata Steel MD’s name does the rounds after Chandrasekaran steps down

  12-08-2026 23:19 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  'Not prepared', P 26
  
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• N Chandrasekaran steps down: How power struggle at Tata group is deepening with exit of Ratan Tata’s key allies

  12-08-2026 18:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The battle for influence within the Tata Group after the death of former chairman Ratan Tata in 2024 has led to the exit of several senior leaders who were closely associated with him, altering the leadership dynamics at India's largest business conglomerate.
  
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• Indian Railways rolls out passenger train coaches for Bangladesh Railway; check top features & images

  12-08-2026 16:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The coaches have been tailor-made to meet the operational needs of Bangladesh Railway as well as improve passenger comfort. The ministry said the coaches also include a range of passenger-focused amenities.
  
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• ‘Don’t pay attention to gossip, conspiracies you hear’: What N Chandrasekaran told Tata Sons staff

  12-08-2026 15:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Speaking at a town hall meeting held at Bombay House in the afternoon, Chandrasekaran reportedly said he had been "touched with the love and affection" shown to him by employees throughout his career and looked back on his 40-year journey with the Tata Group.
  
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• Investing in mutual funds? Four ways to effectively manage risk for the right investment strategy

  12-08-2026 12:56 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Mutual fund investments inherently carry risks, but with the help of the aforementioned strategies one can easily manage them. All you need to do is formulate a balanced investment strategy that can withstand market changes.
  
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• CPI data: Retail inflation moves up to 4.45% in July; stays above RBI's target for second month

  12-08-2026 12:53 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), provisional food inflation stood at 5.52% year-on-year in July 2026. Rural food inflation was estimated at 5.79%, whereas the corresponding rate for urban India was 5.05%.
  
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• From trainee to Tata chairman: The remarkable rise of Ratan Tata’s pick N Chandrasekaran

  12-08-2026 11:57 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Popularly known as Chandra in corporate circles, he became the first non-Parsi chairman in the Tata Group's 150-year history and was personally chosen for the role by the late Ratan Tata. The Tata Group expanded significantly under his leadership. According to company figures, aggregate revenue increased from Rs 7.89 lakh crore in FY20 to Rs 16.24 lakh crore in FY26.
  
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• ‘Emergence of Indian barrels notable’: Why Russia is buying gasoline from India for the first time

  12-08-2026 10:57 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kpler data shows the first cargo arrived on August 5, with additional shipments expected to follow. Nayara Energy Ltd, the Indian refiner backed by Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft PJSC, has emerged as a supplier.
  
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• Ethanol supplies cross 800 crore litres: Why India's next challenge is demand

  12-08-2026 10:37 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's ethanol program surpassed eight hundred crore liters in the latest supply year. Grain-based feedstocks now dominate ethanol production, accounting for seventy-six percent in July. Maize and surplus FCI grains significantly contributed to this growing grain-based ethanol supply. Sugarcane-based ethanol supplies saw a decrease in their share of the monthly mix. The industry now focuses on expanding demand to match increased production capacity.
  
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• Standoff with Noel Tata: What led to N Chandrasekaran’s exit as Tata Sons chairman

  12-08-2026 09:31 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The 63-year-old Chandrasekaran, who has been associated with the Tata Group for four decades, informed the Tata Sons board on Wednesday that he would not seek another term after his tenure expires on February 20, 2027.
  
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• Gold price prediction today: Gold prices rise, but will silver continue to outperform? Check August 12, 2026 outlook

  12-08-2026 08:02 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold finally broke out of its long consolidation range last week, gaining over 7%, its strongest weekly rise since January. The rally has continued this week, with gold now up around 8.7% this month and trading near $4,400/oz.
  
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• Tata group stocks fall up to 4% as N Chandrasekaran steps down as chairman

  12-08-2026 07:51 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Chandrasekaran's resignation marks an unexpected end to a tenure of nearly 10 years during which he reshaped India's largest business group, expanding its presence across sectors including airlines, semiconductors, electronics, batteries and digital businesses.
  
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• Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 12, 2026 - check list

  12-08-2026 04:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: JSW Energy, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), and IRCTC have been recommended by Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares as the top stocks to buy today on August 12, 2026:
  
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