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• 8th Pay Commission: Why Is It Taking So Long To Implement The CPC? Decoded In 8 Quick Points

  12-12-2025 10:12 via zeenews.india.com
  The 8th CPC is a high-level panel charged with examining and recommending revisions on how central government employees are compensated, specifically basic pay, allowances and pension benefits.
  
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• Gold rate outlook: Gold, silver hit lifetime highs on Fed signals; will inflation data fuel further gains?

  14-12-2025 15:36 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold and silver are poised for further gains as global inflation data and economic indicators are closely watched. Analysts anticipate continued momentum driven by central bank policy expectations and geopolitical factors.Domestic factors like rupee depreciation are also boosting gold's appeal for Indian investors, while strong industrial demand supports silver.
  
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• Can Indians Switch To A 4-Day Work Week? Here’s What Govt Says

  14-12-2025 15:32 via zeenews.india.com
  The Ministry of Labour and Employment recently clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that a four-day work week is possible under the new Labour Codes. According to the Ministry, employees can work for 12 hours a day for four days, while the remaining three days will be paid holidays. 
  
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• Jewellery sector recovers: Exports up nearly 20% in November; GJEPC says demand returning in China, Hong Kong, Middle East

  14-12-2025 14:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's gems and jewellery exports surged nearly 20% to $2.5 billion in November, driven by strong shipments of cut and polished diamonds, studded gold jewellery, and silver items. While cumulative exports remain steady, this monthly uptick signals a market stabilization and picking up demand in key destinations like Hong Kong and the Middle East, offering optimism for future growth.
  
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• Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway To Revitalise Startup Ecosystem, Forge 'Vibrant Economic Belt'

  14-12-2025 14:46 via zeenews.india.com
  In the coming years, the corridor is likely to see the establishment of IT parks, industrial nodes, and special economic zones, offering startups a conducive environment to scale operations. 
  
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• India’s Rail Electrification Drive Crosses 99 Per Cent Of Total Network-Details Here

  14-12-2025 14:40 via zeenews.india.com
  The minister said that till November 2025, about 812 megawatt (MW) of solar plants and about 93 MW of wind power plants have been commissioned, which are meeting the traction requirements of Indian Railways. 
  
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• Indian Railways Records 18 Per Cent Jump In Production Of Hi-Tech LHB Coaches

  14-12-2025 14:16 via zeenews.india.com
  Indian Railways continues to contribute significantly to the goals of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and the ‘Make in India’ initiative by enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities and reducing dependence on imports. 
  
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• Investment focus: CII pitches reforms for Budget 2026-27; industry body seeks capex push

  14-12-2025 13:34 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the Centre to implement wide-ranging reforms in the Union Budget 2026-27 to boost India's investment-led growth. Key recommendations include increased capital expenditure, a new National Infrastructure Pipeline, and tax incentives to encourage private and foreign investment.
  
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• Navi Mumbai upgrade plan: CIDCO floats tender for third-runway study; feasibility report to shape future expansion

  14-12-2025 13:06 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Navi Mumbai International Airport is exploring the addition of a third runway. CIDCO has initiated a techno-commercial feasibility study to assess its viability, considering future air traffic growth and operational needs.
  
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• Wealth outlook: India set for multi-trillion-dollar expansion; MoSL sees $12 trillion value boost ahead

  14-12-2025 12:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's economy is set for a significant boom, potentially reaching $16 trillion by 2042, according to a new study. This expansion, driven by a stronger wealth effect, will boost consumption and investment. Per capita income is projected to quadruple, fueling growth in sectors like financial services, automobiles, and real estate, promising substantial long-term wealth creation.
  
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• Gold, Silver Outlook: Bullish Trend Intact Despite Profit Booking, Say Experts

  14-12-2025 12:08 via zeenews.india.com
  Experts say gold prices are currently consolidating just below a crucial resistance zone, suggesting that the overall trend remains positive. They note that gold continues to trade in an upward channel, with every dip attracting buyers. According to them, support for gold is seen around the Rs 1,32,000 to Rs 1,31,000 range.
  
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• Work-life balance push: Right to Disconnect Bill sparks corporate debate; firms say boundaries help but flexibility key

  14-12-2025 11:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A private member's bill proposing the right to disconnect has reignited discussions on work-life boundaries in India. While unlikely to become law, the bill highlights a cultural shift towards employee well-being, with several companies already implementing flexible policies and acknowledging the need to move beyond an 'always-on' work culture.
  
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• Centre Taking Special Steps To Boost Growth Of MSMEs

  14-12-2025 11:09 via zeenews.india.com
  The Centre’s Bureau of Indian Standards, which implements Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by various ministries, gives special exemptions and relaxations for MSMEs, to ensure that the QCOs do not disrupt domestic production, the statement said.
   
  
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• Top market movers: Eight of top-10 firms lose Rs 79,129 crore in value; Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank lead weekly drag

  14-12-2025 10:42 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's top 10 most-valued companies experienced a significant market capitalization drop of Rs 79,129.21 crore last week, with Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank facing the steepest declines. This broad market weakness saw eight of the top ten firms lose value, while only Reliance Industries and Larsen & Toubro registered gains.
  
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• 'Severely damaging': Domestic copper sector under strain; industry warns against 'zero-duty imports under FTAs'

  14-12-2025 10:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's domestic copper manufacturing faces severe damage from cheap imports under free trade agreements, according to the Indian Primary Copper Producers Association. The industry body urges the government to implement safeguard duties and quantitative restrictions to protect investments and prevent the erosion of the smelting and downstream manufacturing base.
  
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• Taxpayers Alert: New ITR Forms Under Income Tax Act 2025 Before FY28– Details Here

  14-12-2025 10:04 via zeenews.india.com
  The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is holding detailed talks with tax experts, industry representatives and income tax officials nationwide to revamp the ITR forms. The goal is to make the forms more simple, clear and easy for taxpayers to understand.
  
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• D-Street outlook: What could drive the market this upcoming week? Key cues to watch

  14-12-2025 09:07 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Indian markets navigated macroeconomic pressures and global uncertainties this week. A weakening rupee was partially offset by a US Federal Reserve rate cut and optimism around India-US trade talks. While foreign investors sold equities, domestic buying provided support. Investors will watch trade developments and key economic data for direction.
  
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• Skoda Slavia Facelift: Leaked Images Reveal Changes In Grille And Rear Design; Check Expected Features, Launch Timeline, And More

  14-12-2025 08:28 via zeenews.india.com
  Skoda Slavia Facelift: Volkswagen's second-best-selling sedan in its class, the Skoda Slavia facelift, has been spotted during testing, indicating that the updated sedan could be launched in 2026.
  
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• CII Proposes 6-Pronged Investment Roadmap For India’s Next Decade Of Growth

  14-12-2025 07:55 via zeenews.india.com
  Sustained investment growth, spanning public, private, and foreign investments, will be central to maintaining India’s momentum as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, according to the apex industry chamber.
   
  
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• Wall Street ahead! Market looks beyond big tech; goes old school for growth in 2026

  14-12-2025 07:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Wall Street strategists are advising a shift away from dominant tech giants towards sectors like healthcare, industrials, and energy for 2026.Concerns over high valuations and AI spending are prompting investors to explore undervalued cyclical stocks, small caps, and economically sensitive areas, signaling a potential broadening of market leadership.
  
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• FIIs Sell Equity Worth Rs 15,959 Crore In Dec So Far, DIIs Buy For Rs 39,965 Crore

  14-12-2025 06:19 via zeenews.india.com
  In December so far, FIIs have sold equity worth Rs 15,959 crore through the exchanges.
   
  
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• 1st-Ever Investors’ Meet In Lakshadweep Sees Rs 519 Crore Worth Investment Plans

  14-12-2025 05:30 via zeenews.india.com
  The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD), in collaboration with the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, organised the investors’ meet.
   
  
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• China's smaller manufacturers look to catch the automation wave

  14-12-2025 03:34 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  China's manufacturing sector is embracing automation, with some factories already operating with minimal human intervention. While larger companies invest heavily, smaller businesses adopt a hybrid approach, integrating technology to assist workers. This shift raises concerns about job losses and the cost of modernization for SMEs.
  
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• Eighth Pay Commission: Railways to trim costs to accommodate higher wages; maintenance, procurement, energy sectors in focus

  13-12-2025 18:45 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Indian Railways is implementing significant cost-cutting measures in maintenance, procurement, and energy to bolster its finances. This proactive approach aims to absorb anticipated wage increases from the Eighth Pay Commission, projected to be substantial. The railway is focusing on operational efficiency and increased freight revenue to manage the financial impact.
  
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• Wall Street outlook for 2026: Will Big Tech dominance fade in US markets? What analysts have to say

  13-12-2025 18:26 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Wall Street firms are advising investors to diversify beyond the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks as their market dominance appears to be waning. Strategists are recommending sectors like health care, industrials, and energy for 2026, citing concerns over elevated valuations and AI investment returns. Market data indicates a shift, with smaller indices outperforming megacap tech.
  
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• Venezuela's oil exports shrivel as US seizes tanker off its coast

  13-12-2025 16:49 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Oil tanker movements into and out of Venezuelan waters have almost come to a standstill, Al Jazeera's sources stated, after the US announced that it would seize more vessels as part of its military pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro.
  
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• Biggest IPO ever? Insider share sale sets SpaceX valuation at $800 billion; 2026 market debut possible

  13-12-2025 15:49 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  SpaceX is reportedly conducting an internal share sale valuing the company at $800 billion, with a potential 2026 IPO in the works. This valuation, nearly double its previous figure, surpasses OpenAI's record and positions SpaceX as the world's most valuable private firm. Funds will fuel Starship development, AI data centers, and lunar base initiatives.
  
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• Gold, Silver Prices Jump Sharply This Week; Yellow Metal Surges By Rs 4,000

  13-12-2025 15:44 via zeenews.india.com
  Earlier on Friday, Silver touched the Rs 2 lakh mark to hit an all-time high of Rs 2,013,88 per kilogram on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the intraday trade. The price of the future contract expiring on March 5, 2026, rose over Rs 2,400 during the day before settling at Rs 2,00462, up Rs 1,520 against the previous session's closing of Rs 1,98,942.
  
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• Nifty 50, Nifty Midcap 150 Emerge As Top Indices In November: Report

  13-12-2025 15:06 via zeenews.india.com
  The broader market also delivered healthy gains, with the Nifty 500 gaining 0.94 per cent in the previous month, with large and midcap stocks up about 1-2 per cent and smallcaps corrected by around 1-3 per cent. Over the last 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year, the index has consecutively given positive returns of 6.55 per cent, 4.96 per cent and 5.94 per cent, the report noted.
  
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• Maruti Suzuki To Launch 4 New Cars In 2026, Including 2 EVs And Brezza Facelift; Check Details

  13-12-2025 14:57 via zeenews.india.com
  Maruti Suzuki is preparing to expand its product lineup in India in 2026 with the launch of four new models.
  
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