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• Rupee at 90 per US dollar: What is RBI doing to defend it? ‘Sell $100 Million Every Minute’!

  09-12-2025 17:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Indian rupee is experiencing significant pressure, hitting record lows against the US dollar due to trade deficits, US tariffs, and capital outflows. The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly employing a sophisticated, unpredictable intervention strategy, communicating confidential directives to dealers to manage volatility without depleting reserves or hindering growth. This approach aims to curb speculation while maintaining market stability.
  
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• Joblessness dips to 4.7% in November, lowest since April: Labour data

  16-12-2025 00:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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• Trump Hit India With 50% Tariffs – Two Months Later, The Impact Fizzled Out; How PM Modi Turned The Tables

  15-12-2025 22:48 via zeenews.india.com
  Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods initially rattled multiple sectors, but by November, India had fully recovered, showing strength and strategic independence in global trade.
  
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• Exports defy Trump tariffs, record fastest growth in 3+ years

  15-12-2025 21:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's exports surged 19.4% in November, reaching $38.1 billion, the fastest growth in over three years, driven by strong shipments to the US and China. This robust performance, coupled with a 2% dip in imports, narrowed the trade deficit to its lowest since June. Key sectors like engineering goods and electronics led the export boom, indicating market diversification.
  
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• RBI Holds 879.6 Tonnes Of Gold As Prices Surge Amid Global Uncertainty

  15-12-2025 20:17 via zeenews.india.com
  The government, as a relief measure for consumers, lowered customs duty on gold imports from 15 to 6 per cent in July 2024.
  
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• Gross NPAs Of Public Sector Banks In Education Loans Declines From 7% To 2%

  15-12-2025 19:34 via zeenews.india.com
  All Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) have been advised by the RBI to adopt the Model Education Loan Scheme (MELS), as last amended on March 21, 2024.
  
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• Gross NPAs Of Public Sector Banks In Education Loans Declines From 7 Per Cent To 2 Per Cent

  15-12-2025 19:28 via zeenews.india.com
  All Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) have been advised by the RBI to adopt the Model Education Loan Scheme (MELS), as last amended on March 21, 2024.
  
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• Mercosur hurdle: French objections and farm protests freeze EU trade deal; Brussels faces credibility test

  15-12-2025 18:58 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  France's opposition and widespread farmer protests are jeopardizing the EU's long-delayed free-trade deal with Mercosur.Angry farmers fear competition from cheaper agricultural imports, threatening a pact that has been nearly 25 years in the making.The deal's signing, planned for December 20, now faces significant delays, potentially pushing it to 2026 or later.
  
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• Power push: India emerges as preferred hub for data centres, says Piyush Goyal

  15-12-2025 18:36 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's robust national power grid, boasting 500 GW capacity, positions it as a prime destination for substantial data center investments. Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted this advantage, noting ample electricity for all sectors. Major tech firms are already committing billions to India's AI and data infrastructure, signaling strong growth potential.
  
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• Fake GST crackdown: 489 forged PAN–Aadhaar registrations detected till Oct; Rs 3,000 crore evasion flagged

  15-12-2025 17:58 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A crackdown on tax fraud has uncovered hundreds of bogus GST registrations, with forged identities leading to over Rs 3,000 crore in tax evasion in six months. Authorities are intensifying data scrutiny and physical verification to identify and cancel fake registrations, leading to arrests and sustained pressure on fraud networks.
  
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• ‘Can a dead economy grow at 8.2%?’: FM Sitharaman rebuts Trump remark in Lok Sabha; cites 8.2% growth, ratings upgrade

  15-12-2025 17:05 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refuted claims of India being a "dead economy" in the Lok Sabha, citing strong growth figures and sovereign rating upgrades. She highlighted India's position as the fastest-growing major economy, with 8.2% growth in the September quarter, and emphasized the country's transition from fragility to fortitude.
  
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• US markets today: Wall Street opens higher; investors brace for jobs, inflation data

  15-12-2025 16:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Wall Street opened cautiously positive as investors await key US economic data, including jobs and inflation reports, which could influence interest-rate expectations. Asian markets largely declined, with Japan's Nikkei falling amid rate hike anticipation, while European stocks ticked higher. Oil prices remained steady, and the dollar softened.
  
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• Gross Enrollment Under Atal Pension Yojana Surpasses 8.45 Crore Till Nov

  15-12-2025 15:19 via zeenews.india.com
  APY scheme offers flexible minimum guaranteed pension of Rs 1,000, Rs 2,000, Rs 3,000, Rs 4,000 or Rs 5,000 per month, said Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, in Lok Sabha.
   
  
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• NPS investment update: Scheme A merging with C and E — what Tier I subscribers should know

  15-12-2025 15:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The PFRDA is merging NPS Scheme A (alternate assets) with Schemes C (corporate bonds) and E (equities) to modernize its investment framework. This move aims to enhance diversification, improve risk-adjusted returns, and increase liquidity for subscribers. Existing Scheme A subscribers have until December 25, 2025, to switch their accumulated corpus to other asset classes without additional cost.
  
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• CPEC Was Meant To Transform Pakistan — Instead, Investment Fell And Debt Rose

  15-12-2025 14:55 via zeenews.india.com
  Despite the scale of CPEC, Pakistan’s overall investment rate did not rise. In fact, total investment as a share of GDP gradually declined. The reason lies in a common misunderstanding: foreign investment is not automatically growth-enhancing.
   
  
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• BHIM Launches ‘Garv Se Swadeshi’ Campaign; Users Can Earn Cashback Of Up to Rs…; Check Features

  15-12-2025 14:43 via zeenews.india.com
  BHIM Cashback Amount: The updated BHIM app, launched earlier this year, now supports more than 15 Indian languages and offers an ad-free experience. It is also designed to work smoothly in low-internet areas. 
  
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• Skill push: Centre to incentivise states, districts to partner industry for local skill planning; AI to map jobs and workers

  15-12-2025 14:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The government is set to incentivize states and districts to collaborate with industries for a hyper-local approach to skill gap identification and workforce development. This strategy aims to align training with investment patterns and local industry needs, utilizing AI for improved job matching and faster placement of skilled workers.
  
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• India-New Zealand trade talks: Commerce Secretary says FTA negotiations nearing closure; deal expected soon

  15-12-2025 13:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India and New Zealand are nearing the conclusion of their free trade agreement negotiations, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal expressing optimism for a swift finalization. This pact, launched in March 2025, aims to significantly boost bilateral trade, which already saw a 49% surge last year, and strengthen investment ties between the two nations.
  
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• India’s Rail Electrification Drive Crosses 99% Of Total Network

  15-12-2025 12:24 via zeenews.india.com
  The Indian Railways is close to completing the electrification of almost its entire broad-gauge network, with more than 99 per cent already electrified and the remaining stretches expected to finish soon, according to a statement issued by the Railways Ministry on Sunday.
  
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• Sensex, Nifty End Marginally Lower As Weak Global Cues Weigh On Markets

  15-12-2025 12:23 via zeenews.india.com
  At the close of trade, the Sensex ended at 85,213.36, down 54.30 points or 0.06 per cent. The Nifty also finished in the red, settling at 26,027.30, a loss of 19.65 points or 0.08 per cent.
  
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• Rupee sinks further: Rupee hits new all-time low of 90.74 vs dollar; trade deal uncertainty, FII outflows weigh

  15-12-2025 12:21 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Indian rupee hit a fresh all-time low of 90.74 against the US dollar, pressured by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and continued foreign fund outflows. Despite positive macro cues, the rupee struggled as importers' strong dollar demand and risk-averse sentiment dominated. Experts see a bullish near-term bias for the USD-INR pair.
  
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• India's EV Sales Could Reach 22 Million Units By 2035: Report

  15-12-2025 12:12 via zeenews.india.com
  Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India could reach 22 million units by 2035, with EV penetration crossing 50 per cent across most vehicle segments, a report said on Monday.
  
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• Advanced Manufacturing Key To Achieving Viksit Bharat Vision By 2047: NITI Aayog

  15-12-2025 12:12 via zeenews.india.com
  Speaking at the CII Smart Manufacturing Summit in New Delhi, Huddar said, "The vision of Viksit Bharat targets manufacturing contributing 25 percent of GDP by 2047, but under current trajectories India would fall short by about USD 5.1 trillion."
   
   
  
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• BEVs Outperform Petrol Cars On Lifecycle Emissions Including Manufacturing: Report

  15-12-2025 12:07 via zeenews.india.com
  Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) significantly outperform petrol‑powered internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) in reducing greenhouse gas emissions over their full lifecycle, a report said on Monday.
  
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• Advance tax deadline today: December 15 instalment due; who must pay, penalties and how interest adds up- Explained

  15-12-2025 11:49 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  December 15, 2025, is a crucial advance tax deadline for individuals with multiple income streams. Taxpayers must have paid at least 75% of their estimated tax liability by this date to avoid accumulating monthly interest penalties under India's 'pay as you earn' framework. Failure to meet this deadline can lead to significant additional tax outgo.
  
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• Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold costs in your city today; check rates for Delhi, Mumbai & more

  15-12-2025 11:44 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold prices reached an all-time high in futures trade on Monday, surging Rs 1,874 to Rs 1,35,496 per 10 grams, driven by strong global market trends. February gold contracts on MCX climbed 1.4%, mirroring a significant jump in Comex gold futures overseas. This rally reflects robust investor sentiment in the precious metal.
  
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• Trade talks: India, Mexico open dialogue to blunt tariff shock; preferential pact on the table

  15-12-2025 11:02 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India is in talks with Mexico to counter new import tariffs impacting goods from non-FTA nations, including India. These hikes, effective 2026, could affect $2 billion in Indian exports. Both nations are exploring a preferential trade agreement to safeguard bilateral trade interests and mitigate potential disruptions.
  
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• India’s Exports Rise In November, Merchandise Trade Deficit Narrows

  15-12-2025 11:01 via zeenews.india.com
  Merchandise exports for November 2025 stood at USD 38.13 billion, while imports were estimated at USD 62.66 billion. 
  
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• China’s $1 trillion trade surplus! Winning on the export front — how is Beijing dealing with Trump’s tariff hit

  15-12-2025 10:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Despite US tariffs, China's trade surplus hit a record $1 trillion, driven by global demand for its goods. Exporters pivoted from the US to Europe, Asia, and Africa. This resilience, fueled by manufacturing strength and weak domestic demand, bolsters Beijing's stance in trade talks, though concerns about sustainability and global trade tensions persist.
  
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• Booked A Flat, Still Waiting For The Keys? A Simple Guide To Filing A RERA Complaint

  15-12-2025 10:09 via zeenews.india.com
  Under RERA, registered real estate projects are monitored by state authorities, and buyers can officially complain if developers fail to meet promised timelines or quality standards.
   
  
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