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• Fed Rate Decision Today: Here’s What To Expect & Where To Watch Powell Speak Live

  10-12-2025 10:15 via zeenews.india.com
  The FOMC meeting started on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, and the policy outcome will be declared on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. The Federal Reserve is set to announce its decision at 2 p.m. EDT, which translates to 12:30 a.m. IST on Thursday.
  
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• Rupee hits new record low: Currency weakens to 90.46 versus US dollar; RBI intervention likely

  11-12-2025 09:45 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Indian rupee hit a new low against the US dollar, breaching the 90 mark again due to trade deal challenges and corporate demand.Despite a weakening dollar globally, the rupee has fallen over 5% this year.
  
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• Gold, Silver To Sustain Rally In 2026 Amid Headwinds: Report

  11-12-2025 09:34 via zeenews.india.com
  Higher real yields, a stronger US dollar, higher global growth, reduced inflationary pressures, and hawkish US policy stance may erode demand, it cautioned. Regarding silver's outlook in 2026, analysts warned that overvaluation could lead to ETF outflows, or a downturn in copper could also weigh on prices.
  
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• 'Would be surprised if pact isn't signed by March': CEA on India–US trade deal – Here's all you need to know

  11-12-2025 09:33 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's chief economic adviser anticipates a trade deal with the US by March, calling it "elusive" but nearing completion. While most issues are resolved, geopolitical factors are also at play.Despite trade uncertainties, India's domestic economy is performing well, with a weaker rupee benefiting exports.US officials acknowledge India's "best ever" proposals.
  
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• Why Income Tax Refunds Are Taking Longer This Year — Explained

  11-12-2025 09:00 via zeenews.india.com
  If the TDS you’ve claimed in your return is higher than what appears in Form 26AS or AIS, the system immediately flags it — and your refund gets delayed. This often happens when salary TDS isn’t updated by the employer, interest income from savings or fixed deposits is missing, or capital gains don’t match the figures reported by your broker.
  
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• SBI Card Lounge Access Rules Changing From 10 January 2026: Check What Key Changes Will Kick In

  11-12-2025 08:44 via zeenews.india.com
  Check the list of participating Domestic Airport Lounges with effect from 10 January 2026.
  
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• Gold & silver price prediction today: Gold, silver rally to continue? Here's the outlook

  11-12-2025 07:57 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold and silver prices are showing strong bullish signals. MCX Gold is expected to rise towards 1,34,000 rupees. MCX Silver is also poised for an upward move, targeting 2,00,000 rupees. Experts advise buying on dips while monitoring key support levels. Global factors like bond yields and the dollar will influence these trends.
  
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• Fed cut sparks metal rally: Gold tops Rs 1.32 lakh/10g; silver surges to fresh record — What should investors do?

  11-12-2025 07:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold prices hit new highs following the Federal Reserve's third consecutive interest rate cut, despite uncertainty about future easing. Indian buyers are now opting for cheaper jewelry as domestic gold prices have surged significantly. Silver also experienced a substantial increase, driven by industrial demand and shrinking inventories.
  
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• Mandatory EPF Contribution: Will Govt Hike Wage Ceiling To Rs 30,000? Check Govt Response

  11-12-2025 07:35 via zeenews.india.com
  The issue of raising the limit came up in parliament when the government was questioned whether it plans to raise the EPF limit to Rs 30,000. 
  
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• Equity MF Inflows Jump 21% In November To Rs 29,911 Crore

  11-12-2025 07:22 via zeenews.india.com
  According to the latest data, equity inflows stood at Rs 29,911 crore in November, compared to Rs 24,690 crore in October.
  
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• 80% Of Rural Households Report Higher Consumption, 42.2% See Income Growth: NABARD

  11-12-2025 06:39 via zeenews.india.com
  About 67.3 per cent of monthly income is now spent on consumption, the highest share since the survey began, aided by GST rate rationalisation. This demonstrates strong, broad-based demand - not sporadic or concentrated in specific segments, according to a statement from Finance Ministry.
  
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• Indian Railways Has Increased Number Of Daily Train Services To 11,740: Ashwini Vaishnaw

  11-12-2025 05:55 via zeenews.india.com
  Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament that the daily average number of train services on the Indian Railways network has gone up to 11,740 (November 2025) from 11,283 services operating prior to Covid-19.
  
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• Asian stocks today: Markets rise as Fed delivers third straight rate cut; silver hits record high

  11-12-2025 05:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Asian markets saw mixed trading as the US Federal Reserve enacted its third consecutive interest rate cut. While the move provided some comfort, policymakers' hints at slowing future reductions capped gains. The Fed aims to bolster the labor market, with concerns over job growth outweighing inflation worries.
  
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• What is Trump's Gold Card? Eligibility, benefits, price and how to apply - FAQs answered

  11-12-2025 05:21 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Donald Trump launched the "Trump Gold Card," a new program offering legal status and a pathway to US citizenship for individuals and corporations making significant financial contributions. The initiative aims to raise billions for the US Treasury and retain valuable talent, with individual applicants paying $1 million and corporations $2 million per sponsored employee.
  
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• Stock market today: Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex near 84,350

  11-12-2025 04:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Thursday. While Nifty50 was near 25,750, BSE Sensex was close to 84,350.
  
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• US Federal Reserve cuts rate: What does it mean for Indian stock markets? Explained

  11-12-2025 03:59 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The US Federal Reserve has enacted its third consecutive rate cut, lowering borrowing costs to a three-year low. While this move is generally seen as positive for Indian markets by easing global liquidity and potentially boosting foreign investment, experts caution that domestic factors will ultimately dictate the impact.
  
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• Top stocks to buy or sell today: Stock recommendations for December 11, 2025 - check list

  11-12-2025 03:00 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Top stock market recommendations: Nuvama's Aakash K Hindocha recommends buying Cholamandalam Investment and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, while advising to sell Ambuja Cements. He anticipates Nifty's underperformance and Bank Nifty's continued outperformance, with potential pullbacks for both indices.
  
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• Amazon vows record $35 billion investment in India by 2030

  11-12-2025 02:55 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Amazon is injecting a massive $35 billion into India by 2030, building on its existing investments. This significant commitment aims to fuel AI-driven digitization, boost exports to $80 billion, and create 3.8 million jobs. The tech giant plans to extend AI benefits to 15 million small businesses, accelerating India's digital transformation and global reach.
  
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• Uber launches B2B logistics service in Bengaluru

  11-12-2025 02:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Uber is expanding into B2B logistics in India with Uber Direct, leveraging its bike fleet on the ONDC platform. This new service aims to generate revenue beyond rides and couriers by fulfilling grocery and food orders for partners like Zepto and KFC.Uber acts as a silent logistics provider, with customers unaware of their involvement.
  
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• At Rs 7.9L crore, Airtel top wealth creator over 5 yrs; BSE fastest

  11-12-2025 02:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Since March 2020, India's top 100 stocks have generated a staggering Rs 148 lakh crore in wealth. Public sector undertakings (PSUs) led this surge, with Hindustan Aeronautics, SBI, and NTPC being prominent wealth creators. Bharti Airtel saw the largest market cap increase, while BSE emerged as the fastest wealth creator, experiencing a 56-fold jump in value.
  
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• ADB raises India's growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2%

  11-12-2025 01:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's economic growth forecast for this year has been boosted to 7.2% by the Asian Development Bank, a significant upgrade from its previous projection. This upward revision is attributed to a stronger third-quarter performance, with tax cuts playing a key role in stimulating consumer spending. The ADB also anticipates a robust regional economic expansion.
  
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• US Slashes Rates To Lowest Since 2022: What Powell’s Move Means For Jobs, Inflation And Your Wallet

  10-12-2025 23:52 via zeenews.india.com
  Powell’s final stretch before a leadership change begins with a cautious rate cut as the Fed reads a slowing labour market through delayed economic data.
  
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• US: Fed Slashes Rates To Lowest Since 2022 – What Powell’s Move Means For Jobs, Inflation And Your Wallet

  10-12-2025 23:49 via zeenews.india.com
  Powell’s final stretch before a leadership change begins with a cautious rate cut as the Fed reads a slowing labour market through delayed economic data.
  
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• Didn't engineer chaos to bypass pilot rest rules: IndiGo chairman

  10-12-2025 23:44 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  IndiGo's chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, apologized for recent flight disruptions, denying they were deliberate. He stated external experts will identify root causes to prevent future chaos. Mehta clarified that the airline followed new pilot rest rules and did not compromise safety. A combination of internal and external factors, not intentional actions, pushed systems beyond limits, causing cancellations.
  
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• 'Direct path to citizenship': Donald Trump launches Gold Card, cites corporate demand — what it means

  10-12-2025 22:31 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  US President Donald Trump has launched the 'Trump Gold Card,' a new immigration initiative offering a direct path to citizenship for qualified individuals. This program aims to retain invaluable talent for American companies, with applicants potentially contributing billions to the US Treasury. Earlier proposals indicated significant financial contributions for this expedited residency pathway.
  
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• India Puzzles US But Wins Praise: Why America Calls India ‘Hard Nut To Crack’ But Still Loves Its Trade Offers

  10-12-2025 20:33 via zeenews.india.com
  As a new round of bilateral trade talks began, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer called India a “tough nut to crack” but said New Delhi’s proposals are among the best Washington has ever received.
  
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• US Fed meet: Jerome Powell-led FOMC cuts rate by 25 basis points; lowest level in almost three years

  10-12-2025 20:02 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Federal Reserve's FOMC reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to a near three-year low. This move aims to bolster the US economy amidst deteriorating employment conditions, though concerns about inflation persist due to trade tariffs.
  
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• India’s first hydrogen-powered train: What’s special about it? Top 5 things to know

  10-12-2025 18:30 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  In a groundbreaking achievement for sustainable transit, Indian Railways has unveiled its inaugural hydrogen-powered train. This pioneering 'Made in India' creation, the longest globally on a Broad Gauge, features a robust 10-coach design with a powerful output of 2,400 kW. With zero emissions, this innovation is a game changer for eco-friendly travel, paving the way for a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
  
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• India-US trade deal: India should be cautious on agri concessions, insist on a drastic cut in high tariffs - GTRI says

  10-12-2025 18:19 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  As India enters pivotal trade talks with the United States, experts are advising a careful approach regarding the potential reduction of tariffs on American agricultural exports. There is a recommendation for New Delhi to hold off on any commitments until the US Supreme Court has ruled on tariff authority.
  
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• IndiGo flight cancellations: India’s duty norms stricter than global standards, says IATA chief

  10-12-2025 18:12 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India has rolled out tougher pilot duty regulations in a bid to enhance safety standards, yet this has thrown a wrench into IndiGo's operations, affecting countless travelers. According to IATA's Willie Walsh, the initial turmoil can be traced back to inadequate preparation, suggesting that as time passes, the system will find its rhythm again.
  
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