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Renewable energy boost: Aditya Birla Group to buy Shell-backed Sprng Energy; deal worth $1.8 billion

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Renewable energy boost: Aditya Birla Group to buy Shell-backed Sprng Energy; deal worth $1.8 billion

Sumitra July 14, 2026

The acquisition will bring nearly 5 gigawatt-peak (GWp) of contracted renewable energy capacity into ABRen’s portfolio, comprising...

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Donald Trump announces 20% toll on ships in Strait of Hormuz; to ‘reinstate’ Iran blockade

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Donald Trump announces 20% toll on ships in Strait of Hormuz; to ‘reinstate’ Iran blockade

Sumitra July 14, 2026

Trump’s announcement comes after another major exchange of fire cast fresh uncertainty over efforts to negotiate an...

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Oil companies plan expanding 10-kg LPG cylinder sales

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Oil companies plan expanding 10-kg LPG cylinder sales

Sumitra July 13, 2026

State-run oil companies are considering expanding lightweight 10-kg LPG cylinders for commercial use. These cylinders will likely...

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Four top-10 firms add Rs 93,000 crore in mcap despite weak market; HDFC Bank, Airtel lead gains

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Four top-10 firms add Rs 93,000 crore in mcap despite weak market; HDFC Bank, Airtel lead gains

Sumitra July 13, 2026

Four of India’s top ten companies added significant market value last week. HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel...

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Age-related discrimination could wipe out $500 billion in OECD productivity: Report

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Age-related discrimination could wipe out $500 billion in OECD productivity: Report

Sumitra July 12, 2026

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How trains running at 160 kmph aim to transform Delhi-NCR and cities around it

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How trains running at 160 kmph aim to transform Delhi-NCR and cities around it

Sumitra July 12, 2026

The Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor is just the first stepping stone to a much larger urban mobility plan...

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Reverse oil flow: India supplies gasoline to Russia – why it matters

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Reverse oil flow: India supplies gasoline to Russia – why it matters

Sumitra July 11, 2026

Indian refiners are well equipped from a product-quality standpoint to supply the gasoline grades required by Russia....

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EV ownership cost rises with battery-as-service

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EV ownership cost rises with battery-as-service

Sumitra July 11, 2026

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US airstrikes: Iran is rushing its oil exports out as conflict resumes, but who will buy?

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US airstrikes: Iran is rushing its oil exports out as conflict resumes, but who will buy?

Sumitra July 10, 2026

The 11 million barrels shipped over the past day are roughly equal to Iran’s pre-war crude exports...

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New EPF Scheme 2026: 10 questions employees are asking about contributions, withdrawals and retirement savings

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New EPF Scheme 2026: 10 questions employees are asking about contributions, withdrawals and retirement savings

Sumitra July 10, 2026

EPF Scheme 2026: The good news is that many core features of the provident fund system remain...

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