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IRDAI aims to test its insurance data registry in January 2028

The proposed registry would help insurers and other firms share clear, consistent records. January 2028 is a target for a test version. Data quality and rules on access will shape its value.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Behind the headline / Economy & Markets

India’s jobless rate holds at 5%. Who is working matters too

September’s jobs survey shows more people taking part in the urban labour market. Across India, the share working eased slightly. Both measures help explain the 5% jobless rate.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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The policy lens / Economy & Markets

RBI explains the 20% cash reserve for currency hedges

The RBI has explained which currency contracts need a cash reserve and which are exempt. The rules depend on who uses the contract, what it covers and which currency they buy.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20264 min read

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The trade lens / Economy & Markets

India’s exports rise as work on the US trade deal moves ahead

Goods exports rose about 23% in September. Trade with the US also grew over April–September, while work continued on the legal text of a trade deal.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20264 min read

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The consumer lens / Economy & Markets

India’s gold import bill falls 27.3%. What does that tell us?

India spent $19.27 billion on gold imports in April–September. The bill fell after a tax rise, but it cannot tell us how much gold people bought or how much of the fall the tax caused.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Follow the money / Economy & Markets

Jio sets IPO price range with debt repayment in focus

The share offer opens on October 21 at ₹1,065–₹1,119 a share. The money would go to the company, with much of it planned for early debt repayments.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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The supply-chain lens / India & The World

Bangladesh’s garment workers call for higher pay

Workers in Dhaka have held fresh road protests over pay and wages they say are still owed. A planned wage board could be the next step in talks.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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The supply-chain lens / Technology & AI

Logitech starts assembly in India, with local parts next in its plan

Webcams and mice are the first products being put together in Manesar. The next test is whether more of their parts can be bought from Indian suppliers.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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The earnings lens / Business & Brands

Nestlé India’s sales rise 20.5% as it sells more products

The maker of Maggi, KitKat and Nescafé says the amount it sold grew at a double-digit rate. More rural outlets and quick delivery apps helped. The cost of ingredients remains a challenge.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Tech Mahindra’s September 2026 quarter: 2.4% sequential constant-currency revenue growth and a 14.8% EBIT margin, versus 14.4% in the previous quarter.

The earnings lens / Technology & AI

Tech Mahindra grows sales and keeps more as operating profit

Revenue rose 2.4% from the June quarter after currency changes were removed. The operating margin reached 14.8%. New-deal wins stayed above $1 billion, but deal value and free cash flow both fell from June.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Wipro’s September 2026 quarter: flat sequential constant-currency IT-services revenue and a 16.5% operating margin, up 0.5 percentage points.

The earnings lens / Technology & AI

Wipro’s operating margin rises, but large-deal bookings fall

Wipro’s September quarter had two sides. It kept more of its sales as operating profit, but IT-services revenue was flat after currency changes were removed. Large-deal bookings fell sharply.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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The explainer / Economy & Markets

What Fairfax wants to build around IDBI Bank

The ₹52,878 crore plan could link banking, insurance and investment services. The bank sale and the proposed share transfers each have steps left to complete.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20264 min read

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The explainer / Business & Brands

Hyundai’s $15.5 billion India plan: watch where the work goes

The plan could bring more work to engineers, parts makers and exporters. Contracts, finished facilities and actual output will show what it delivers.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20264 min read

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The explainer / Economy & Markets

India’s auto sales boom faces a tougher test

Factories sent a record number of vehicles to dealers for the July–September quarter. Sales to buyers were strong too, but the next few months will be harder to compare with last year.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20264 min read

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GCCs & Shared Services

GCCs are no longer hiring more people. They are hiring different people.

Learn how AI is reshaping hiring, salaries, and talent demand across India’s fast-growing GCC ecosystem.

Makhana Mornings!4 June 20265 min read

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Technology & AI

AI may not replace workers. It may create more work.

Learn why the next AI economy could depend even more on human judgment, oversight, and expertise

Makhana Mornings!25 May 20265 min read

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Leadership & Work

Burnout is no longer the real workplace problem

Learn why modern workplaces are breaking down long before employees actually burn out

Makhana Mornings!25 May 20264 min read

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Policy & Economy

India’s economic map is changing faster than most people realise

Learn why India’s next growth story may come from specialised regional cities rather than just metros

Makhana Mornings!18 May 20264 min read

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Markets & Capital

India is trying to modernise its oldest obsession: gold

Learn how Electronic Gold Receipts could reshape gold investing taxation and transparency in India

Makhana Mornings!18 May 20264 min read

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Policy & Economy

India’s real political crisis may be its collapsing cities

Learn why India’s urban infrastructure challenge could become more important than electoral politics itself

Makhana Mornings!17 May 20265 min read

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Startups

India cannot become Viksit Bharat without stronger MSMEs

Learn why productivity digital adoption and operational scale may matter more than growth headlines alone

Makhana Mornings!17 May 20265 min read

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Policy & Economy

India’s inflation problem is no longer just about food

Learn how the Iran war and energy shock are beginning to ripple across India’s economy

Makhana Mornings!16 May 20264 min read

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India & The World

BRICS is growing bigger but finding it harder to stay aligned

Learn how the Iran conflict exposed the growing complexity inside the expanding BRICS alliance

Makhana Mornings!16 May 20264 min read

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Human Systems

Creativity may depend less on talent and more on emotional awareness

Learn why emotional intelligence could play a bigger role in creativity than most people realise

Makhana Mornings!16 May 20264 min read

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Illustration showing workers trapped by burnout caregiving pressures and stagnant career mobility in the modern workforce

Leadership & Work

The workplace talks about glass ceilings but ignores 'sticky floors'

Learn how caregiving, burnout, low mobility and age bias are quietly trapping millions of workers in stagnant careers

Makhana Mornings!16 May 20265 min read

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People & Psychology

The system survives because people slowly learn to accept it

Learn how governments and corporations use human bias to protect systems that no longer make sense

Makhana Mornings!15 May 20264 min read

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GCCs & Shared Services

India’s tech hiring shift is changing offices as much as jobs

Learn how AI-driven hiring and flexible workspaces are reshaping India’s IT ecosystem

Makhana Mornings!12 May 20264 min read

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Leadership & Work

Leaders are burning cognitive energy trying to look unshakable

Learn why suppressing emotions may quietly weaken leadership performance and decision-making

Makhana Mornings!12 May 20264 min read

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Technology & AI

AI cannot fix workflows built for a different era

Learn why companies fail with AI when they keep measuring the past instead of redesigning the system

Makhana Mornings!12 May 20264 min read

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GCCs & Shared Services

India’s GCC ecosystem is moving beyond headcount growth

Learn how AI is reshaping hiring strategy inside India’s GCC ecosystem

Makhana Mornings!12 May 20264 min read

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GCCs & Shared Services

India’s GCC boom is no longer about cost it is about control

Learn how global capability centers are becoming the core of global business operations

Makhana Mornings!7 May 20263 min read

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Technology & AI

AI is not just changing tools it is changing how we think

Learn why the future of AI depends more on human choices than technology itself

Makhana Mornings!3 May 20263 min read

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Startups

Uber wants to turn drivers into a global data network

Learn how Uber is positioning itself as the data backbone for self-driving cars

Makhana Mornings!3 May 20263 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

India’s power grid held strong but the real test is ahead

Learn why record demand is exposing the limits of India’s power infrastructure

Makhana Mornings!3 May 20263 min read

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Leadership & Work

Burnout is rising but stress itself may not be the enemy

Learn why exhaustion is growing and how your response to stress still shapes the outcome

Makhana Mornings!3 May 20264 min read

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The MM Brief

The MM Brief • Issue #02

Stability on the surface, but pressure is quietly building underneath.

Makhana Mornings!3 May 20266 min read

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Leadership & Work

Resistance to change is not the problem you think it is

Learn what employee resistance actually signals and how leaders often misread it

Makhana Mornings!2 May 20263 min read

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Technology & AI

AI is breaking Silicon Valley’s global dominance

Learn how governments are reshaping the AI market beyond Silicon Valley

Makhana Mornings!2 May 20263 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

India just removed toll booths and highways may never be the same

Learn how barrier-less tolling could change travel time fuel use and logistics efficiency

Makhana Mornings!1 May 20263 min read

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Markets & Capital

Gold is falling even as inflation fears rise

Learn why higher oil prices are pushing gold down instead of up

Makhana Mornings!1 May 20263 min read

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Policy & Economy

Oil shock hits India but consumers are still being protected

Learn how rising global oil prices are increasing costs but not at the fuel pump

Makhana Mornings!1 May 20263 min read

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Leadership & Work

What if belief itself is shaping how well you think

Learn how expectations can influence creativity intelligence and cognitive performance

Makhana Mornings!30 April 20263 min read

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Worried woman examining a hospital bill for $25,340.50 while holding an insurance card

Markets & Capital

More insurance, higher bills and India’s health model is cracking

Learn why rising coverage is not reducing costs for patients

Makhana Mornings!30 April 20263 min read

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Rusty cracked oil barrel with OPEC+ and UAE labels beside a desert oil field and export route map

Markets & Capital

UAE exits OPEC and the oil market just got unpredictable

Learn how the UAE’s exit from OPEC+ could reshape oil prices during a global conflict

Makhana Mornings!29 April 20264 min read

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Leadership & Work

India’s top companies list shows how jobs are quietly changing

Learn how AI is reshaping careers and what the best employers are doing differently.

Makhana Mornings!29 April 20263 min read

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Technology & AI

India warns banks as AI begins to reshape cyber threats

Learn how advanced AI models are accelerating cyber risks faster than systems can adapt

Makhana Mornings!28 April 20264 min read

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Environmental impact of Iran conflict showing air pollution land damage and oil spills across the Middle East

Markets & Capital

The war in Iran is damaging ecosystems far beyond the battlefield

Learn how the conflict is quietly reshaping air land and sea across the region

Makhana Mornings!28 April 20264 min read

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Prada Made in India x Inspired by Kolhapuri Chappals

India & The World

Prada returns to Kolhapuri after backlash with a new partnership

Learn how a controversy turned into collaboration for Indian artisans and a global luxury brand

Makhana Mornings!27 April 20263 min read

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The MM Brief

The MM Brief • Issue #01

The Signal Behind the Noise

Makhana Mornings!27 April 20266 min read

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India & The World

The richest countries list just changed and GDP is not enough

Learn how a new prosperity index is redefining wealth beyond economic output

Makhana Mornings!24 April 20264 min read

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Technology & AI

Nature is no longer natural and technology is part of it

As human influence reaches everywhere, the line between nature and technology is fading. Here's how technology is redefining nature and our future.

Makhana Mornings!24 April 20264 min read

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An employee working at a laptop with subtle overlays of data points and tracking lines capturing every interaction on the screen

Technology & AI

AI training is turning employee work into company data

What is legal inside companies may not always feel ethical to employees

Makhana Mornings!23 April 20264 min read

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Leadership & Work

When CEOs become the brand things get complicated fast

As leaders grow more vocal, companies are learning that brand perception can shift overnight

Makhana Mornings!21 April 20264 min read

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Illustration showing rising worker productivity with AI tools while wages remain flat

Technology & AI

AI is boosting productivity but paychecks are not keeping up

As workers become more efficient, companies are capturing most of the gains

Makhana Mornings!21 April 20263 min read

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Illustration of a solopreneur choosing between reversible and irreversible decisions in business

Leadership & Work

Solopreneurs overthink decisions when most are easy to reverse

A simple framework is helping founders move faster and think clearer

Makhana Mornings!20 April 20263 min read

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GCCs & Shared Services

Bengaluru dominates office leasing as GCCs drive half the demand

Global capability centres are now the biggest force shaping India’s office market

Makhana Mornings!20 April 20264 min read

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Leadership & Work

Work from office is fading as leaders focus on outcomes

As the hybrid debate cools, CXOs are redesigning work around clarity, accountability, and performance

Makhana Mornings!19 April 20265 min read

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Technology & AI

Companies are spending big on AI and getting little back

A practical guide for leaders to avoid overspending on AI and start getting real value.

Makhana Mornings!19 April 20264 min read

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Leadership & Work

You Just Joined the C Suite. What Happens Next?

New executives face hidden rules, power lines, and trust tests in their first weeks.

Makhana Mornings!30 January 20263 min read

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Markets & Capital

Silver ratios are being misread and 1:8 is not history

Gold to silver ratios depend on what you measure money, markets, or mining.

Makhana Mornings!28 January 20263 min read

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Leadership & Work

Why the “hero CEO” myth keeps failing during real-world crises

As crises stack up, research shows leadership isn’t about superpowers anymore.

Makhana Mornings!28 January 20263 min read

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MSMEs

What Fast‑Growing Companies Learn from Quiet Family Businesses

While many firms chase quick wins, family businesses are growing by playing the long game.

Makhana Mornings!28 January 20263 min read

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Policy & Economy

India opens the gates as EU trade deal reshapes cars, jobs, and power

A long awaited India EU free trade pact is set to cut tariffs, boost labour exports, and redraw strategic ties.

Makhana Mornings!26 January 20263 min read

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India & The World

When Pokémon Meets Lego, Toys Stop Being for Kids

Lego’s new Pokémon sets reveal how the toy market now favors wealthy adult collectors.

Makhana Mornings!26 January 20263 min read

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Leadership & Work

When Board Dynamics Get Messy, CEOs Still Have to Lead

Even strong CEOs can stumble when board relationships turn difficult. Here’s what’s really at stake and why it matters now.

Makhana Mornings!26 January 20263 min read

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Policy & Economy

India’s healthcare rethink: Can prevention finally beat costly hospital care?

As Budget 2026 nears, health leaders want India to stop treating late and start detecting early.

Makhana Mornings!26 January 20263 min read

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A professional standing in an office environment looking at a signpost with three arrows labeled Learning, Networking, and Innovation, symbolizing career growth and development.

Leadership & Work

Feel stuck at work? Three smart ways to restart your growth

When your job turns routine, your brain tunes out. Here is how to reengage and move forward.

Makhana Mornings!26 January 20263 min read

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Leadership & Work

When You Feel Invisible at Work, What Comes Next Matters Most

Feeling unseen is rising across teams and leaders. Here is why that feeling shapes performance and culture.

Makhana Mornings!25 January 20263 min read

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Technology & AI

India wants every new smartphone to carry a cyber cop app

A quiet government order tells Apple, Samsung and others to preload a state-run cyber safety app on all new phones.

Makhana Mornings!2 December 20254 min read

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Policy & Economy

India’s Economy Just Hit 8.2 Percent Growth but the Tariff Storm Is Closing In

Record growth, record low inflation and a manufacturing soft patch put the RBI in a tough spot ahead of its December meeting.

Makhana Mornings!1 December 20254 min read

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Leadership & Work

Elon Musk Says America Would Be Weaker Without Indian Talent

In a new podcast conversation, Musk warns that restricting H-1B visas would hurt the US economy and innovation ecosystem.

Makhana Mornings!1 December 20254 min read

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Markets & Capital

India’s Fintech Reset Is Here and Three Big Moves Show What Comes Next

Paytm’s aggregator approval, PayU’s return to profit and a lending ecosystem shift signal a new phase of compliance driven, trust first growth.

Makhana Mornings!27 November 20254 min read

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Leadership & Work

Slow Productivity Is About to Redefine Success in 2026

A global shift is unfolding as burnout rises and workers reject the pressure heavy mindset of hustle culture.

Makhana Mornings!27 November 20253 min read

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Markets & Capital

Rural India Is Quietly Powering a Microfinance Comeback

Fresh data shows a sharp rise in rural demand, better repayments and early signs of asset quality improvement across the microfinance sector.

Makhana Mornings!27 November 20254 min read

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Policy & Economy

Apple’s Big Fight in India Just Turned Into a 40 Billion Dollar Question

Apple is challenging India’s new antitrust penalty rule that lets regulators fine companies on global turnover, not Indian revenue.

Makhana Mornings!27 November 20254 min read

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Markets & Capital

Can India’s Markets Climb Higher After Record Highs Already

J P Morgan sees Nifty 50 near thirty thousand by end twenty twenty six as rate cuts, tax relief and domestic money power the next leg.

Makhana Mornings!27 November 20255 min read

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Markets & Capital

Mumbai’s Weekend Escape Is Quietly Becoming a Wealth Strategy

A staycation boom is reshaping how Mumbai’s wealthy travel, invest, and plan for the future.

Makhana Mornings!26 November 20254 min read

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Leadership & Work

India Overhauls Labour Rules in Its Biggest Workforce Reform in Decades

The government has finally activated four long-delayed labour codes, reshaping wages, safety and protections for millions of workers.

Makhana Mornings!21 November 20253 min read

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Markets & Capital

SEBI Pushes to Bring REITs Into Major Indices and Unlock Liquidity

India’s market regulator is preparing big changes that could transform how REITs and InvITs raise capital and attract investors.

Makhana Mornings!21 November 20254 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

India’s Growth Engine Hits a Slow Patch as Manufacturing Cools

India’s private sector just logged its weakest month in half a year, with manufacturing losing steam even as services tried to hold the line.

Makhana Mornings!21 November 20254 min read

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Markets & Capital

Bitcoin’s Wild Swing Reminds Everyone Why Crypto Never Stays Quiet

After touching a record one hundred twenty six thousand dollars, Bitcoin has tumbled nearly thirty percent in weeks.

Makhana Mornings!21 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

India’s Sovereign AI Push Is Heating Up and the Builders Are Ready

BharatGPT and Neysa lay out how India plans to build its own AI stack from models to mega data centres.

Makhana Mornings!21 November 20255 min read

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Leadership & Work

Hybrid Work Is Evolving Again and This Time It Is About Purpose Not Location

Hybrid 3.0 shifts the focus from flexibility to connection, culture and meaningful work.

Makhana Mornings!20 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

NVIDIA Just Redefined “Record Quarter” And The AI Boom Is Not Slowing Down

NVIDIA posts fifty seven billion dollars in Q3 revenue as data centre demand explodes and Blackwell GPUs sell out everywhere.

Makhana Mornings!20 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

Boards Love AI Updates. What They Need Are Better Questions.

A Forbes breakdown argues that AI will not matter unless boards start asking harder, sharper, business-first questions.

Makhana Mornings!20 November 20254 min read

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Policy & Economy

Aadhaar Is Getting A Privacy Upgrade And This One Actually Matters

UIDAI is preparing a new app that lets users share identity details offline, selectively, and without exposing their Aadhaar number.

Makhana Mornings!20 November 20254 min read

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Leadership & Work

The Next Trillion Dollar Industries Are Already Forming And Leaders Need To Wake Up

McKinsey identifies eighteen fast rising “arenas” that will shape global value creation through 2040.

Makhana Mornings!20 November 20256 min read

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Markets & Capital

Foreign Money Returns As India’s Markets Flirt With New Highs Again

Sensex and Nifty are back near record levels, powered by foreign inflows, strong IT gains, and resilient domestic demand.

Makhana Mornings!20 November 20255 min read

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Technology & AI

Drowning In AI Noise? These Newsletters Actually Cut Through It

A handful of AI newsletters are becoming essential reading by delivering clarity, not clutter.

Makhana Mornings!18 November 20254 min read

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Markets & Capital

Gold Prices Slide Just As India’s Gold Hunger Blows Up Its Trade Gap

A stronger dollar and fading Fed rate cut hopes push gold lower, even as India posts a record trade deficit driven by a surge in gold imports.

Makhana Mornings!18 November 20254 min read

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Policy & Economy

Punjab Farmers Are Quietly Rewriting North India’s Pollution Story

A growing shift from burning crop stubble to recycling it into biogas, fertiliser, and cardboard is offering a real path to cleaner air.

Makhana Mornings!18 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

India’s IT Giants Are Racing to Certify Their AI Before Regulators Do

Mphasis becomes one of the first Indian firms to lock in ISO 42001, signalling the start of an auditable and accountable AI era.

Makhana Mornings!18 November 20255 min read

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Policy & Economy

India’s Data Rules Just Got Real and Industry Cannot Pretend Anymore

The DPDP Rules 2025 push India into a consent driven digital economy and give companies an 18 month runway to fix their data practices.

Makhana Mornings!17 November 20254 min read

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Policy & Economy

India and Canada are quietly rebuilding ties through minerals, clean energy, and strategy

After two years of diplomatic chill, India and Canada have restarted trade engagement with a focus on critical minerals, clean energy, AI, and long-term supply chain partnerships.

Makhana Mornings!14 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

PhonePe is bringing ChatGPT to millions of Indians and the AI race just changed

PhonePe and OpenAI have announced a new partnership that embeds ChatGPT across PhonePe’s consumer and business platforms, including the Indus Appstore.

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20254 min read

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Policy & Economy

India is rewriting its seed laws after fifty years and farmers are watching closely

The Agriculture Ministry has released the draft Seeds Bill 2025 and is seeking public feedback before finalizing a major regulatory overhaul.

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20254 min read

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Leadership & Work

India’s green workforce is rising faster than its green economy

LinkedIn data shows hiring for green-skilled professionals is nearly sixty percent higher than the national average, signalling a major shift in India’s talent landscape.

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20254 min read

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Policy & Economy

India’s export engine is quietly rewiring itself and the world is underestimating it

Across textiles, electronics, petroleum, marine goods, agriculture, and services, India’s exports are shifting from legacy dependence to diversified momentum.

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20254 min read

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Markets & Capital

India’s biggest broker is quietly funding the backbone of global open source

Zerodha’s FLOSS fund is redefining how Indian companies support the digital infrastructure the world depends on.

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20254 min read

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Startups

India launches single-window startup loan system to ease credit access

The Finance Ministry’s new Startup Common Application Journey on the Jan Sammanarth Portal aims to simplify how entrepreneurs apply for and track credit.

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

India records sharpest inflation drop in years as GST cuts cool prices

Retail inflation fell to 0.25 percent in October, the lowest in the current CPI series, as GST rate cuts and easing food prices lifted hopes of a softer monetary policy stance.

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20254 min read

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India & The World

Could a BRICS revival reopen India’s door to Chinese tech?

With improving Indo-China ties and a stronger BRICS alliance, the question resurfaces: is India ready to let Chinese products and apps back in?

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20254 min read

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Markets & Capital

India’s market regulator prepares sweeping reforms as transparency push and investor optimism lift sentiment

SEBI’s new chairman outlines faster foreign investor access, trading reforms, and stronger governance standards amid renewed confidence in Indian markets.

Makhana Mornings!12 November 20255 min read

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A marble sculpture being shaped by human hands, representing how mastery is achieved through effort, integrity, and repeated practice.

Leadership & Work

The Secret of Success Is Not a Secret

From ancient Greece to modern neuroscience, history has always pointed to one truth: mastery is built, not found.

Makhana Mornings!12 November 20254 min read

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Leadership & Work

Tesla paid one trillion dollars for Elon Musk’s future, now it has to live with it

After approving Elon Musk’s record pay package, Tesla is betting a trillion dollars that its future will be built on robots, data, and belief.

Makhana Mornings!12 November 20255 min read

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Policy & Economy

India’s urban traffic mess needs more than bike taxis, it needs partnerships

As Bengaluru battles congestion and bike taxi bans, new policy signals in Maharashtra hint at a bigger rethink for India’s urban mobility future.

Makhana Mornings!12 November 20254 min read

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India & The World

India pushes ‘country of origin’ rules as US tariffs and trade talks intensify

New Delhi’s move to mandate e-commerce filters for locally made products comes amid tariff tensions and renewed trade negotiations with Washington.

Makhana Mornings!12 November 20253 min read

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Markets & Capital

How to Turn Everyday Shopping Into a Systematic Savings Habit

From impulse buys to intentional bargains, everyday shoppers are learning to turn their spending into a predictable savings system.

Makhana Mornings!12 November 20253 min read

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Aerial view of India illuminated by neural network lines symbolizing rising AI investment and the uneven readiness to scale innovation across industries.

Technology & AI

India’s AI investments hit record highs but the real struggle is scaling innovation

Kyndryl’s 2025 Readiness Report shows India’s AI spending is up 37 percent, but most enterprises remain stuck in pilot projects as pressure mounts to prove real returns.

Makhana Mornings!11 November 20254 min read

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Illustration showing India’s housing market steadily growing from 2020 to 2047 with rising buildings, cranes, and infrastructure, depicting projected 5 to 10 percent annual price appreciation based on the CII and Colliers report.

Markets & Capital

Steady growth or slow bubble? India’s housing market divides opinion

A new report by CII and Colliers projects 5 to 10 percent annual housing price appreciation over the next few years, with sales expected to more than double by 2047, but experts are split on…

Makhana Mornings!6 November 20255 min read

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Illustration representing SEBI’s regulatory balance with a golden bull on a keyboard featuring “IPOs” and “Mutual Funds” keys, symbolizing India’s market dynamics and SEBI’s stance on valuations and fee reforms.

Markets & Capital

SEBI draws a line on valuations but opens the door on brokerage fees

While SEBI refuses to step into IPO pricing debates, the regulator signals flexibility on brokerage fee caps for mutual funds, reflecting a nuanced approach to market oversight.

Makhana Mornings!6 November 20253 min read

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Line chart showing India’s services PMI from 2008 to 2025, illustrating steady expansion above the 50 mark with brief dips in 2020 and 2025, based on HSBC and S&P Global data.

Policy & Economy

India’s services sector slows but stays strong as price pressures ease

October’s services PMI dipped to a five-month low of 58.9, but easing inflation and steady demand signal a resilient economy heading into the festive season.

Makhana Mornings!6 November 20252 min read

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Illustration of an Indian consumer researching purchases on Quora and Reddit, representing the shift from traditional advertising to community-based product reviews and recommendations.

Startups

Forget ads. India’s buyers are turning to these two platforms for reviews.

A new survey reveals that one in four Indian Quora users have made a purchase based on platform discussions, while Reddit’s growing community is becoming a trusted space for real product advice.

Makhana Mornings!6 November 20253 min read

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Illustration showing India’s dual financial momentum with rising bank credit and strong regulatory recognition by FATF, representing balance between growth and governance.

Markets & Capital

India’s banks are lending fast. Its regulators are earning trust even faster.

India’s financial system is moving in two directions at once. Credit is booming at home while credibility is strengthening abroad. Together, they reveal an economy that is stretching and…

Makhana Mornings!6 November 20254 min read

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Illustration showing India’s startup incubator network with hubs like MeitY Startup Hub, T-Hub, IIT Bombay, and Kerala Startup Mission representing India’s shift toward sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship.

Startups

From hype to help: how these 11 incubators are rebuilding India’s startups

As funding cools and valuations normalize, government-backed incubators are quietly shaping the next chapter of India’s startup story, one focused on sustainability, innovation, and…

Makhana Mornings!6 November 20254 min read

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Markets & Capital

MSCI gives India a boost as Paytm and three others join its global index

MSCI’s quarterly review adds Paytm, Fortis Healthcare, GE Vernova T&D, and Siemens Energy India to its Global Standard Indexes, attracting an estimated 1.46 billion dollars in inflows.

Makhana Mornings!6 November 20253 min read

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an electronic board in Tokyo displaying the Nikkei index down by over 1,100 points, reflecting Asia’s market plunge after Wall Street CEOs warned of a possible correction.

Markets & Capital

Did Wall Street just burst Asia’s tech bubble?

Asian markets plunged in their sharpest fall in seven months after Wall Street CEOs warned of inflated valuations and a possible correction.

Makhana Mornings!5 November 20253 min read

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Illustration of a student holding a rejected visa with a faint Canadian flag in the background, symbolizing the rising rejection rates and challenges for Indian applicants.

Leadership & Work

Canada’s study permit wall hits Indian students hardest

Three in four Indian student visa applications to Canada were rejected in August 2025 as Ottawa tightens rules to curb fraud.

Makhana Mornings!5 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

India’s deep tech dream just got an $850 million upgrade with Nvidia on board

Nvidia joins a growing coalition of investors backing India’s high-impact deep tech startups with $850 million in new commitments.

Makhana Mornings!5 November 20253 min read

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Digital illustration of India’s innovation ecosystem showing technology circuits and light patterns symbolising domestic intellectual property creation and ownership.

Policy & Economy

India’s Innovation Engine Races Ahead, but the Battle for IP Ownership Intensifies

As global capability centres and AI firms expand, experts warn that India must retain intellectual property value to secure its innovation dividend.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20254 min read

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Young Indian professionals planning early retirement, reflecting higher IRIS scores and growing focus on financial and health preparedness.

Markets & Capital

India’s Retirement Readiness Reaches New High as Young Earners Embrace Early Planning

Half of urban Indians now start saving for retirement early, with the national IRIS Index score rising to 48, signaling growing health and financial awareness.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20254 min read

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HR professionals analysing digital verification data showing increased discrepancies in BFSI, IT, and BPO sectors across India’s workforce.

Leadership & Work

Employment Screening Trends Reveal Rising Discrepancies Across India’s Workforce

A half-year analysis shows higher verification discrepancies across BFSI, BPO, and IT sectors, highlighting the growing importance of digital identity and compliance.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20253 min read

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Technology & AI

Open AI Strikes $38 Billion Cloud Deal with Amazon to Power the Next Wave of AI

The seven-year agreement gives OpenAI access to massive computing capacity and marks a strategic shift after its recent restructuring.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20255 min read

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Reserve Bank of India headquarters in Mumbai symbolising the RBI’s intervention to stabilise the rupee and manage liquidity through potential bond purchases.

Policy & Economy

RBI’s Rupee Defense Drains Liquidity, Fuels Bond Purchase Expectations

The central bank’s dollar sales to stabilize the rupee are tightening liquidity and prompting calls for open market support.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20254 min read

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Biobased materials including bamboo and sugarcane-based products representing India’s emerging leadership in sustainable manufacturing and renewable innovation.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

The Green Revolution: How Biobased Products Are Redefining Sustainability

Once a niche category, biobased materials are now transforming global industries and driving the next wave of sustainable innovation.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20256 min read

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Leadership & Work

Beyond Fight or Flight: The Hidden Threat Responses Shaping Workplace Behavior

Recognizing subtle defensive behaviors can help leaders build psychological safety and healthier teams.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20254 min read

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Corporate leaders participating in training and mindfulness activities representing the growing importance of learning and self-mastery in modern leadership.

Leadership & Work

The New Curriculum of Leadership

From boardrooms to classrooms, learning is evolving from a support function into a survival skill.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

Design Enters Its Next Era: The Rise of the Uber Designer

Multimodal AI will redefine immersive experiences, enabling personalization at scale and transforming how designers create.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20253 min read

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An Indian steel production facility representing the challenges facing clean-industry projects due to financing and policy delays in 2025.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

India’s Clean Industry Push Stalls on Funding and Policy Delays

Despite having one of the world’s largest clean-industry pipelines, India’s projects struggle to secure investment decisions.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20253 min read

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Gold bars and silver coins placed beside a dollar note as prices fall due to stronger currency and easing US-China tensions in November 2025.

Markets & Capital

Gold and Silver Prices Fall as Dollar Strengthens and Trade Tensions Ease

Precious metals retreat as easing US-China tensions reduce safe-haven demand and the dollar gains strength.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20253 min read

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Digital dashboard representing AI-driven marketing automation transforming India’s D2C ecosystem in 2025.

Startups

The Subtle Revolution Reshaping D2C Marketing

AI-driven growth platforms are quietly transforming how D2C brands attract, convert, and scale.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20253 min read

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Indian factory workers assembling machinery as manufacturing output and hiring rise with strong domestic demand in October 2025.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

India’s Manufacturing Growth Accelerates on Strong Domestic Demand

October PMI rises to 59.2 as local demand drives factory output and hiring despite slower exports.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20254 min read

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India & The World

India and Latin America: The Untapped Axis of Emerging Growth

Shared ambitions, complementary strengths, and changing geopolitics are bringing India and Latin America closer than ever before.

Makhana Mornings!30 October 20254 min read

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Illustration of India’s UPI network showing market dominance by PhonePe and Google Pay, highlighting concentration risk in India’s digital payments ecosystem.

Markets & Capital

Fintech Industry Warns of Growing Monopoly in India’s UPI Network

With PhonePe and Google Pay handling over 80 percent of UPI payments, the India Fintech Foundation has called for immediate policy action to prevent systemic risks.

Makhana Mornings!30 October 20253 min read

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Image showing a jewelry shop and an investor tracking gold prices, representing India’s shifting gold demand from consumption to investment amid high prices.

Markets & Capital

Gold Demand Drops 16 Percent in India as High Prices Push Buyers Away

Despite a decline in physical demand, investment interest in gold surged as Indians sought safety amid global volatility.

Makhana Mornings!30 October 20253 min read

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Startups

India’s Startup Scene Reignites: IPOs, AI Growth, and Profits Take Center Stage

From Groww’s blockbuster IPO to Alphabet’s $100 billion quarter, India’s tech and startup ecosystem is witnessing renewed confidence across capital markets and global innovation.

Makhana Mornings!30 October 20254 min read

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A professional sitting at a cluttered desk with a laptop and documents, holding their head in exhaustion, representing burnout and the hidden cost of over-productivity in modern leadership.

Leadership & Work

When Productivity Turns Against You

Working smarter can still lead to burnout when focus, boundaries, and priorities are missing.

Makhana Mornings!30 October 20255 min read

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Illustration of a digital cube with a missing puzzle piece showing a question mark, representing the challenge of measuring ROI from AI investments in India’s Global Capability Centres.

GCCs & Shared Services

India’s GCCs Are Spending Billions on AI, But Where’s the ROI?

AI adoption inside Global Capability Centres has surged, yet the financial returns remain elusive as leaders struggle with visibility, measurement, and integration gaps.

Makhana Mornings!30 October 20253 min read

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Indian software developers and MSME entrepreneurs driving the growth of India’s trillion-dollar digital economy.

Policy & Economy

India’s Software Firms Are Quietly Powering the Next Trillion-Dollar Boom

Homegrown software players are rising from exporters to ecosystem builders, positioning India as both the world’s tech supplier and its own biggest customer.

Makhana Mornings!30 October 20253 min read

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Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Leadership, Technology, Accountability, Coding, Innovation

Technology & AI

AI Wrote the Code. You Got Hacked. Who Takes the Blame?

As companies rush to embrace AI for faster coding, security breaches are exposing a growing accountability void. The question is no longer if AI will make mistakes, but who is responsible…

Makhana Mornings!29 October 20255 min read

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Leadership & Work

How Leaders Can Stop Faking Enthusiasm and Restore Authentic Energy

Constant positivity can drain leaders of emotional energy. Small, intentional actions can help rebuild authenticity, trust, and wellbeing.

Makhana Mornings!29 October 20254 min read

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers says India’s aviation policy is open and collaborative, rejecting claims of restricted flying rights as the airline expands its international network and fleet.

Leadership & Work

IndiGo CEO Says India’s Aviation Policy Remains Open and Balanced

IndiGo chief Pieter Elbers rejects claims that India restricts bilateral flying rights, saying the country’s aviation sector continues to grow through global partnerships and sustainable…

Makhana Mornings!29 October 20254 min read

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SEBI proposes linking mutual fund fees to performance and reducing brokerage costs, aiming to improve transparency, lower investor expenses, and align fund manager incentives with long-term investor returns.

Markets & Capital

SEBI Proposes Performance-Linked Fund Fees, Sharp Cut in Brokerage Charges

India’s market regulator moves to make mutual funds fairer for investors by linking costs to performance and reducing brokerage fees, creating short-term challenges for AMCs but long-term…

Makhana Mornings!29 October 20254 min read

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Deepinder Goyal wearing a Zomato shirt representing the company’s leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.

Startups

Zomato Brings AI-Powered Ordering to Life with MCP Integration

Zomato has quietly released its official MCP server, allowing users to order food, browse menus, and manage deliveries through natural language interaction.

Makhana Mornings!28 October 20254 min read

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Startups

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How Amazon’s Search Serves Amazon First

Investigations into Amazon’s private labels and ad-driven search experience reveal how the company’s marketplace increasingly prioritises profit over product relevance.

Makhana Mornings!28 October 20254 min read

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At the 8th International Solar Alliance Assembly in New Delhi, India urged action-oriented solar cooperation as global renewable energy generation surpassed coal for the first time in 2025.

Policy & Economy

Solar Momentum Surges as Renewables Overtake Coal for the First Time

At the 8th International Solar Alliance Assembly in New Delhi, India called for action-oriented solar cooperation as global renewable energy generation surpassed coal in the first half of 2025.

Makhana Mornings!28 October 20254 min read

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Reliance Jio crossed 50 crore subscribers in September 2025, leading India’s telecom growth as BSNL outpaced Airtel in new mobile additions, according to the TRAI report, with India’s broadband base nearing one billion.

Markets & Capital

Jio Crosses 50 Crore Subscribers, Leads Telecom Growth in September

Reliance Jio added over 32 lakh mobile and 2.1 lakh wireline users in September 2025, while BSNL outpaced Airtel in new mobile additions, according to the TRAI report.

Makhana Mornings!28 October 20254 min read

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Policy & Economy

India Plans to Allow Up to 49 Percent Foreign Investment in State-Run Banks

The government is considering doubling the FDI limit for public sector banks from 20 to 49 percent to attract global capital and bring regulations in line with private sector norms.

Makhana Mornings!28 October 20254 min read

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India’s business optimism dips 1.9 percent in Q4 2025 amid global uncertainty, while resilient domestic orders, low NPAs, and stable policy support sustain growth momentum.

Policy & Economy

Business Confidence Eases in Q4 as Global Risks Rise, Domestic Demand Holds Steady

Dun & Bradstreet’s Business Optimism Index falls 1.9 percent in Q4 2025 amid global uncertainty, but resilient domestic orders and policy support sustain India’s growth outlook.

Makhana Mornings!28 October 20254 min read

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India launches major financial reforms after 17 billion dollars in foreign investor outflows, easing lending and listing rules to attract capital and strengthen long-term investor confidence.

Markets & Capital

India Accelerates Financial Reforms After $17 Billion Foreign Exit

As foreign investors pull record funds from Indian markets in 2025, new regulators ease lending rules, IPO timelines, and capital buffers to restore confidence, but deeper structural reforms…

Makhana Mornings!27 October 20257 min read

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RERA Real Estate Regulation and Development Act document with judge's gavel, symbolizing housing sector regulation and legal compliance in India.

Policy & Economy

Homebuyers Demand Tougher RERA: Pre-Approval Vetting for Developers

With over 500,000 homes stuck in delayed projects worth ₹4.48 lakh crore, homebuyers’ association FPCE wants a “credit score” system for builders before they can launch new schemes.

Makhana Mornings!27 October 20255 min read

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Delhi Airport Terminal 2 reopens after a ₹2,500 crore upgrade, boosting capacity to 100 million passengers with the new Golden Line metro connecting Terminals 1 and 3 by 2027.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Delhi Airport Reaches 100M Capacity as Terminal 2 Reopens

With T2 back in action after a six-month overhaul and a new metro link planned for 2027, India’s busiest airport positions itself as the country’s primary international gateway.

Makhana Mornings!27 October 20254 min read

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Digital illustration of India’s manufacturing and supply chain network showing rare earth magnets, factories, and digital compliance icons, symbolizing India’s strategy to reduce import dependence and simplify business regulations.

Policy & Economy

India’s New Strategy: Cutting Import Dependence and Simplifying Business

As a rare earth magnet shortage threatens global supply chains, Assocham unveils a two-part strategy to reduce reliance on single nations and make doing business in India easier for global…

Makhana Mornings!17 October 20255 min read

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Digital illustration of India’s major tech cities connected by glowing networks, representing the rapid growth of Global Capability Centers and rising office demand by 2030.

GCCs & Shared Services

India’s GCC Boom: 2,500 Centers by 2030 to Reshape Office Demand

ICRA forecasts India’s Global Capability Centers to grow from 1,700 to over 2,500 by 2030, driving a record wave of Grade A office leasing across major cities.

Makhana Mornings!17 October 20254 min read

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Map illustration showing oil shipments from Russia to India with flags and energy icons, symbolizing tensions over crude imports and U.S.-India trade relations.

Policy & Economy

Confusion Over India’s Russian Oil Cuts: Washington Says Halved, New Delhi Says Business as Usual

The U.S. claims India has cut Russian oil imports by half, but domestic refiners and data show no sign of slowdown as trade tensions rise.

Makhana Mornings!17 October 20254 min read

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Illustration of India’s 2025 startup ecosystem showing a delivery rider representing quick commerce, AI innovation, and tech growth across Indian cities on a digital map, highlighting New Delhi and emerging sectors like AI hiring and logistics.

Startups

India’s Top 20 Startups of 2025: Quick Commerce, AI, and the New Wave of Innovation

From 10 minute deliveries to AI powered hiring, LinkedIn’s list spotlights the Indian startups scaling fastest and redefining their categories.

Makhana Mornings!17 October 20254 min read

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Indian shipyard building a large commercial vessel with cranes and dry dock, representing India’s shipbuilding scale up toward 2047.

Policy & Economy

India’s Shipbuilding Ambition: From 1% to Top Five by 2047

With 7,500 km of coastline but under 1 percent of global output, India is backing a maritime industrial push with Rs 70,000 crore and sweeping reforms.

Makhana Mornings!17 October 20253 min read

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Credit card illustration showing cryptocurrency to rupee conversion for real world payments in India.

Markets & Capital

Cred3.Cards: The Crypto to Cash Bridge India Has Been Waiting For

A reloadable card that turns Bitcoin into groceries, ad spend, and flight tickets, finally solving crypto’s usability problem.

Makhana Mornings!17 October 20253 min read

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Medicine bottle and stethoscope symbolising pharmaceutical safety crisis after toxic cough syrup deaths in 2025 in India.

Policy & Economy

India’s Pharmaceutical Reckoning: When Cough Syrup Becomes Poison

After 24 children died from toxic cough syrup, India is finally enforcing WHO standards, but the cost of delay has been devastating.

Makhana Mornings!17 October 20256 min read

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Electric car charging at a futuristic station with digital icons representing battery health, AI, and sustainability trends in 2025.

Markets & Capital

The EV Insurance Shift: What Drivers Need to Know in 2025

From battery protection to AI claims, electric vehicle insurance is getting a futuristic overhaul.

Makhana Mornings!17 October 20254 min read

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Illustration of global megatrends shaping investment opportunities through technology, sustainability, and innovation.

Markets & Capital

Investing in Tomorrow: The Rise of Megatrend Driven Portfolios

From AI to clean energy, long term global shifts are redrawing the investment playbook.

Makhana Mornings!17 October 20253 min read

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A human hand and a robotic hand reaching toward each other above a glowing digital circuit background, symbolizing collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence.

Leadership & Work

Leading in the Age of AI: Enhancing Human Potential, Not Replacing It

AI is reshaping work and leadership. Oracle’s Larry Ellison calls it an incredible tool to amplify human capability, while experts say its value depends on how leaders choose to lead.

Makhana Mornings!16 October 20254 min read

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SEBI building with financial crime icons and headline 'Insider Trading Crackdown'.

Markets & Capital

Sebi Cracks Down on Insider Trading in IEX Shares, Seizes Rs 173 Crore in Illegal Gains

India’s market regulator bars eight entities and exposes insider trading linked to a major policy decision on power exchange reforms.

Makhana Mornings!16 October 20253 min read

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Illustration of Donald Trump, Narendra Modi, and Vladimir Putin in a diplomatic setting discussing global oil trade, with national flags and oil barrels in the background.

India & The World

Trump Says Modi Will Halt Russian Oil Imports, Calls It a Big Step Toward Ending Ukraine War

The US President claims India’s move to stop buying Russian oil could shift global pressure on Moscow, even as trade frictions grow between Washington and New Delhi.

Makhana Mornings!16 October 20253 min read

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Illustration depicting four transformative technologies impacting the labor market: AI robot, renewable energy symbolized by solar panels, advanced sensor network with interconnected nodes, and industrial robotic arm, emphasizing innovation in work through the lens of the World Economic Forum.

Leadership & Work

The Next Work Revolution: Four Technologies Transforming Labour Markets

AI, robotics, advanced energy, and sensor networks are expected to transform 80 percent of the world’s jobs, says the World Economic Forum.

Makhana Mornings!14 October 20253 min read

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Image showing Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in a high-level diplomatic meeting reviewing documents, symbolizing Gaza peace discussions and US-led diplomacy

India & The World

Trump’s Gaza Breakthrough: Victory or Volatility in the Middle East

The US brokered Gaza peace deal marks a major diplomatic win for Trump, but its sustainability remains uncertain.

Makhana Mornings!14 October 20253 min read

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Enhanced office teamwork image showing a diverse group of professionals standing in a circle with hands joined in the middle, symbolizing collaboration, unity, and positive team spirit in a modern corporate environment.

Leadership & Work

Before You Act, Align: The Conversation Every Team Needs

A short conversation before a crisis can turn confusion into clarity and teams into true collaborators.

Makhana Mornings!14 October 20253 min read

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Professional investor studying a printed playbook document with IPO checklist, valuation scales, and business growth charts, depicting a traditional approach to IPO success in the Indian stock market.

Markets & Capital

The Smart Investor’s Playbook for IPO Success

A professional guide to due diligence, valuation discipline, and strategy for navigating India’s IPO boom.

Makhana Mornings!14 October 20253 min read

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Illustration in blue theme showing EPFO 3.0 concept with bold title, digital withdrawal via ATM card and mobile, smiling people accessing provident fund, and icons for retirement fund, security, and online features.

Policy & Economy

EPFO Simplifies Withdrawals and Launches Vishwas Scheme Under Major 3.0 Overhaul

The Central Board of Trustees merges thirteen withdrawal rules into three categories, cuts service time to twelve months, and launches new digital reforms for thirty crore members.

Makhana Mornings!14 October 20253 min read

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Boardroom style illustration of a midlife individual consulting a diverse group of advisors around a table, symbolizing mentorship, personal growth, and building a personal board of directors.

Leadership & Work

Every Midlifer Needs a Board of Directors

Treat your midlife like a company and build a personal board of mentors to guide your next chapter.

Makhana Mornings!14 October 20253 min read

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Indian startup blueprint with a growing plant, upward growth charts, entrepreneurs analyzing data, and customer connection icons symbolizing transition from survival to scale and sustainable growth

Startups

From Survival to Scale: The New Blueprint for Startup Success

India’s startup scene is maturing, shifting from chasing valuations to building sustainable, customer-led growth.

Makhana Mornings!14 October 20253 min read

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Startups

Startups Bridge India’s Mental Health Gap with Tech-Led Care

India’s growing mental health crisis is finding new hope in digital innovation, empathy, and inclusion.

Makhana Mornings!14 October 20253 min read

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Stack of coins with a small plant sprouting, surrounded by investment milestones like start, saving, discipline, goal, and success, symbolizing systematic investment plan (SIP) for long-term wealth creation.

Markets & Capital

How to Invest in SIPs for Long-Term Goals

A disciplined approach to wealth creation through systematic investing can help you achieve financial milestones with ease.

Makhana Mornings!13 October 20253 min read

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Telecom tower in India against blue sky, highlighting digital infrastructure and broadband connectivity

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Delays and Arbitrary Fees Stall India’s Digital Infrastructure Push

Telecom operators warn that inconsistent local RoW policies and rising costs threaten the goals of National Broadband Mission 2.0.

Makhana Mornings!13 October 20253 min read

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Indian factory with wind turbines, solar panels, and reduced emissions showing sustainable industrial transformation and climate action compliance.

Policy & Economy

India Sets First Legally Binding Emission Targets for Heavy Industries

A landmark step in India’s low-carbon transition brings accountability to high-emission sectors.

Makhana Mornings!10 October 20252 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

India’s Manufacturing Momentum Picks Up Pace, Says Ficci

A sharp uptick in production sentiment signals renewed industrial strength across key sectors.

Makhana Mornings!9 October 20252 min read

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Illustrative artwork of diverse business leaders in a boardroom surrounded by abstract AI neural networks and digital data streams symbolizing AI disruption and leadership transformation

Leadership & Work

Leaders Confront the Quiet Storm of AI Disruption

AI is not replacing assembly lines; it is reprogramming boardrooms.

Makhana Mornings!9 October 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

Razorpay, NPCI, and OpenAI Launch Agentic Payments Pilot to Enable UPI Inside ChatGPT

The future of commerce is conversational as AI and UPI converge in a first-of-its-kind pilot.

Makhana Mornings!9 October 20253 min read

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Futuristic AI fintech illustration showing a robot assistant holding a digital credit card, gold coins stacked, and a bank building displayed on a smartphone screen, symbolizing digital payments and financial technology

Policy & Economy

Finance Minister Urges Fintech's to Strengthen Risk Systems Against AI Misuse

At the Global Fintech Fest, Nirmala Sitharaman calls for a balance between innovation and trust.

Makhana Mornings!9 October 20253 min read

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Illustration of India's digital payments surge with a mobile payment device, upward arrow, and AI-inspired graphics representing fintech growth

Technology & AI

Gen AI and Agentic AI Set to Reshape India’s Payments Future

A new PwC India report highlights how intelligent automation will redefine the next phase of digital payments.

Makhana Mornings!9 October 20253 min read

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Farmer in northern India managing stubble burning in agricultural field with heavy smoke, highlighting air pollution and farm fire challenges during winter season

Policy & Economy

Centre Urges Northern States to Step Up Farmer Awareness on Stubble Management

With winter approaching, the focus shifts to curbing farm fires and improving air quality in North India.

Makhana Mornings!8 October 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

Indian Economy Holds Steady as Trade Strategy Reorients for Global Shifts

Dun & Bradstreet sees resilience in India even as external pressures rise.

Makhana Mornings!8 October 20253 min read

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Minimalist illustration of an Indian tech team celebrating around laptops and app icons, with a server rack in the background, representing AI startup focus on application development.

Startups

67% of Indian AI Startups Are Building Applications, Not Infrastructure

A new CCI study shows where India’s AI innovation energy is flowing and why it matters.

Makhana Mornings!8 October 20252 min read

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Minimalist illustration of a young entrepreneur looking exhausted at a desk with a laptop and coffee cup, symbolizing burnout and loss of inspiration, with mountain background and broken lightbulb above head.

Leadership & Work

Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Burning Out Faster Than Ever

Behind the hustle culture, an invisible crisis is spreading among startup founders.

Makhana Mornings!8 October 20252 min read

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Futuristic conceptual illustration of Agentic AI, showing digital brain with heart symbol and human hands, highlighting empathy and efficiency in business.

Technology & AI

As Agentic AI Spreads, Empathy Becomes the Next Competitive Advantage

The future of intelligent business lies not just in efficiency but in emotional intelligence.

Makhana Mornings!7 October 20253 min read

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Illustrative flat vector art of marketing team brainstorming with digital screen showing AI-driven ad analytics, Google Performance Max campaign data, and conversion metrics in 2025.

Startups

How to Use Google’s Performance Max Campaigns to Lower CPC and Boost Conversions

Performance Max is redefining ad efficiency. Here is how marketers can make the most of it in 2025 (and in 2026).

Makhana Mornings!7 October 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

India to Launch RBI-Backed Digital Currency, Says Piyush Goyal

A major step toward a digital-first economy as India prepares to roll out its central bank digital currency.

Makhana Mornings!7 October 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

India Explores Nationwide Climate-Linked Insurance Scheme

The government is in early discussions to create a parametric insurance model for quick payouts during extreme weather events.

Makhana Mornings!7 October 20253 min read

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Tier II Indian city with visible job fair banners, diverse young people, retail and e-commerce logos, and festive decorations, highlighting local hiring surge.

GCCs & Shared Services

Tier II and III Cities Outshine Metros with 21 Percent Hiring Surge in September

Smaller cities are becoming India’s new job engines, driven by e-commerce, retail, and festive demand.

Makhana Mornings!7 October 20253 min read

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Investor distracted by instant gratification items delaying long-term investing due to present bias.

Markets & Capital

Why Investors Delay Investing: The Effect of Present Bias

How the human tendency to choose instant comfort over long-term gain quietly erodes wealth creation.

Makhana Mornings!6 October 20253 min read

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Technology & AI

Does AI Pose an Existential Risk?

Five experts share their views on whether artificial intelligence could truly threaten humanity or if the fear is overstated.

Makhana Mornings!6 October 20253 min read

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Indian family holding a term life insurance policy with a prominent 0% GST sign, symbolizing affordable coverage after GST 2.0 reform and the message ‘Secure your family’s future’

Policy & Economy

GST 2.0 Removes 18% GST on Term Insurance Premiums

Insurance just became more affordable. Here is how 0% GST could reshape financial planning for millions.

Makhana Mornings!6 October 20253 min read

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Markets & Capital

Mukesh Ambani tops Hurun India Rich List 2025 as Shah Rukh Khan joins billionaire club

Ambani reclaims the top spot, Roshni Nadar rises as India’s richest woman, and Zepto founders become the youngest billionaires.

Makhana Mornings!2 October 20253 min read

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India & The World

US shutdown costs $400 million daily as healthcare row stalls funding

Republicans and Democrats clash over Affordable Care Act subsidies, leaving 750,000 workers furloughed.

Makhana Mornings!2 October 20252 min read

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India & The World

India–EFTA Trade Deal Comes Into Force, Called a Timely Booster

Swiss State Secretary hails pact as perfectly timed to boost trade and investment flows.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20252 min read

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SEBI launches validated UPI handles with secure @valid ID verification and SEBI Check tool on mobile, enhancing investor protection from payment fraud

Policy & Economy

SEBI Launches Validated UPI Handles to Curb Payment Fraud

New “@valid” UPI IDs and SEBI Check tool aim to protect investors from fraudulent collections.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

India’s Insolvency Law Reduces NPAs as Regulators Eye Deeper Integration

IBC credited with cleaning bank balance sheets as regulators eye tighter integration with anti-money laundering laws.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20252 min read

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Swiss and Indian national flags side by side against a blue sky, symbolizing Switzerland-India investment partnership

India & The World

Switzerland Eyes Stronger Investment Ties with India as Roche Pledges $1.5 Billion

Swiss minister pushes for bilateral treaty while Roche bets big on India’s healthcare future.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20253 min read

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India & The World

Astronomers Capture First Image of a Baby Planet Forming

WISPIT 2b, five times Jupiter’s mass, offers a real-time glimpse into planetary birth.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20253 min read

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Technology & AI

AI Framework Solves Century-Old Physics Problem

Scientists unveil THOR AI, 400 times faster than traditional methods in materials science.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20253 min read

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RBI Governor delivers monetary policy update, Reserve Bank of India emblem in background, official address on interest rate decision October 2025

Policy & Economy

RBI Holds Rates Steady Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Inflation is cooling, but global trade tensions keep RBI cautious.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20252 min read

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The MM Brief

Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (30 September 2025)

Markets slip into cautious mode; RBI gold-credit, growth forecast, investor trends and privacy in focus

Makhana Mornings!30 September 20257 min read

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Diverse crowd at airport security using facial recognition technology, digital privacy warnings and biometric scanning displayed on smartphones and gates.

Technology & AI

Facial recognition everywhere: boon or burden

From airports to smartphones, facial recognition is spreading fast, but the trade-off between convenience and privacy is sharper than ever.

Makhana Mornings!30 September 20252 min read

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Indian retail investors analyzing unlisted shares on smartphones and laptops, reviewing stock charts and growth metrics in a modern office setting.

Markets & Capital

Retail investors catch up in unlisted shares

The once-exclusive market for unlisted shares is seeing growing retail participation as investors hunt for early exposure to potential future giants.

Makhana Mornings!30 September 20253 min read

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Graph showing orange upward arrow, Indian flag, and rising bar chart against global map background, symbolizing India's economic growth and resilience.

Policy & Economy

ADB pegs India’s FY26 growth at 6.5 percent, warns on exports

The Asian Development Bank forecasts steady growth for India but cautions that US tariffs will pressure export momentum.

Makhana Mornings!30 September 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

RBI unlocks gold-backed credit while tightening liquidity

The RBI allows banks to extend working capital loans to manufacturers using gold as raw material and revises its liquidity framework to maintain market stability.

Makhana Mornings!30 September 20253 min read

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The MM Brief

Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 29, 2025)

RBI watch keeps markets cautious as Moody’s holds India at Baa3, semicon JV lifts manufacturing mood, gold and silver hit records, and policy pushes EV charging at scale.

Makhana Mornings!29 September 20257 min read

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Graphic illustration of AI regulation featuring a judge's gavel, digital circuit lines, and AI text symbolizing artificial intelligence governance and ethical technology standards

Technology & AI

The $4.8 Trillion AI Trust Crisis: Why Partnerships Hold the Key

Only 62 percent of leaders believe AI is used responsibly. Public–private partnerships could unlock trillions in value.

Makhana Mornings!29 September 20253 min read

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Infographic showing India's industrial output growth of 4% in August, featuring factories, upward arrow, and economic charts symbolizing steady economic improvement

Policy & Economy

India’s Industrial Output Grows 4% in August

Index of Industrial Production shows steady YoY growth, offering a boost to economic sentiment.

Makhana Mornings!29 September 20252 min read

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Leadership & Work

PTC India Financial Services Faces Shock Exit of Three Independent Directors

Board expresses surprise as independent directors resign suddenly before term completion.

Makhana Mornings!29 September 20252 min read

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Detailed digital illustration of a semiconductor chip featuring the Indian national flag, placed on a modern circuit board with glowing components.

Technology & AI

UST, Kaynes Semicon Announce ₹3,330 Cr OSAT Facility in Gujarat

Joint venture aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem and global supply chain positioning.

Makhana Mornings!29 September 20252 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

PwC Survey: GIFT City Rising, Yet to Match Global Financial Centres

India’s flagship financial hub shows strong momentum but faces hurdles in matching established giants.

Makhana Mornings!29 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

RBI Expected to Deliver 25 bps Booster Cut This Week

MPC begins deliberations today with policy decision due Wednesday amid easing inflation.

Makhana Mornings!29 September 20252 min read

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Electric car charging at a solar-powered EV station with Indian flag at sunset, symbolizing India’s push for clean energy and sustainable mobility.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Centre Issues Guidelines for 72,300 EV Charging Stations under PM E-DRIVE

Makhana Mornings!29 September 20253 min read

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The MM Brief

Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 26, 2025)

Global jitters, rupee under pressure, and tariff-driven sell-offs weigh on domestic markets.

Makhana Mornings!27 September 20256 min read

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Startups

Indian SpaceTech Startups Dominate AWS Accelerator List

Global spotlight sharpens on India’s rising space-tech ecosystem.

Makhana Mornings!26 September 20252 min read

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Leadership & Work

How Solo Founders Can Stay Focused on What Really Matters

Avoid the busywork trap and channel your energy where it counts.

Makhana Mornings!26 September 20252 min read

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Reserve Bank of India headquarters building with official RBI emblem in New Delhi.

Technology & AI

Lakhs of Indian Bank Records Found Exposed Online

Unsecured cloud storage leaks sensitive financial data, Aye Finance among most exposed.

Makhana Mornings!26 September 20253 min read

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Indian Rupee symbol prominently displayed with softly blurred Indian national flag in the background, symbolizing India's currency and financial identity.

India & The World

BRICS Bank to Launch First Rupee Bond by March

New Development Bank eyes debut local currency issue in India.

Makhana Mornings!26 September 20253 min read

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Redseer 2025 3PL leaderboard: Delhivery leads, Shadowfax rises, Xpressbees third, Blue Dart fourth.

Startups

India’s 3PL Market Set for a Billion Parcels a Month

Redseer projects logistics volumes to grow 15–20 percent annually.

Makhana Mornings!26 September 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

India Opens Food Processing to Global Investors

Modi pitches India’s food sector as a global investment magnet.

Makhana Mornings!26 September 20252 min read

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Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (25 September 2025)

Markets remained under pressure, as large-scale corporate investments, capital‐market moves and policy signals set the tone for India’s macro story.

Makhana Mornings!26 September 20255 min read

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Markets & Capital

Reliance and Coca-Cola Bottlers Pledge ₹65,000 Crore for Food Processing

Mega investments announced at World Food India 2025 to build integrated food facilities.

Makhana Mornings!25 September 20253 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Infosys to Invest ₹300 Crore in New Mohali Campus

The project will create 2,500 jobs in its first phase.

Makhana Mornings!25 September 20252 min read

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Startups

Nothing’s CMF Becomes Indian Brand with USD 100 Million JV

Tech firm to set up global HQ in India and partner with Optiemus.

Makhana Mornings!25 September 20252 min read

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the International Trade Show 2025, speaking on GST reforms and easing tax burden for citizens

Policy & Economy

PM Modi Says Tax Burden Will Ease Further as Economy Strengthens

GST reforms are ongoing, promises greater savings for citizens.

Makhana Mornings!25 September 20252 min read

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Markets & Capital

CRISIL to Acquire McKinsey’s PriceMetrix, Expands Wealth Management Analytics

Acquisition to strengthen CRISIL Coalition Greenwich’s global benchmarking capabilities.

Makhana Mornings!25 September 20252 min read

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Markets & Capital

NSE Targets Public Listing Within 8–9 Months After SEBI Clearance

CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan outlines roadmap for long-awaited IPO.

Makhana Mornings!25 September 20252 min read

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Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 24, 2025)

Markets slipped again as the rupee hit fresh lows, while reforms in GST, shipbuilding, and digital payments showcased India’s longer-term ambitions.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20256 min read

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Officials from the Ministry of Labour and Employment and Zepto holding signed MoU documents during a ceremony to enhance job opportunities through the National Career Service portal.

Policy & Economy

Labour Ministry and Zepto Sign MoU to Create Jobs

Quick commerce firm to post 10,000 jobs on National Career Service portal.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Officials from the CAG of India and CBDT signing a memorandum of understanding to enhance operational effectiveness, with a display board showing the MoU details dated September 23, 2025.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

CAG and CBDT Sign MoU to Boost Operational Effectiveness

Agreement aims to strengthen data sharing and compliance monitoring.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Aerial view of a modern shipyard with cranes, docked ships, and large industrial facilities, representing India’s focus on revitalising shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure.

Policy & Economy

Cabinet Clears ₹69,725 Crore Package to Boost Shipbuilding

Government aims to strengthen domestic shipyards and maritime ecosystem.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Qatar Duty Free store with customers making purchases using UPI digital payment at a point-of-sale terminal, showcasing India’s payment system expansion abroad.

Technology & AI

UPI Payments Go Live in Qatar with Qatar Duty Free

NPCI ties up with Qatar National Bank to enable QR-based UPI payments.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Startups

Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani Join Quicklly as Brand Promoters

Bollywood couple partners with the largest Desi super app in the US and Canada.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Futuristic digital illustration of a modern bank building surrounded by holographic financial icons, graphs, and technology interfaces, symbolizing the transformation of the BFSI sector.

Markets & Capital

BFSI Future Hinges on Anticipating Change, Not Just Reaction

Industry leaders stress foresight and resilience as BFSI transformation accelerates.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Aerial view of modern high-rise residential towers in Mumbai surrounded by dense urban development, highlighting India’s growing housing market.

Policy & Economy

Housing Sales Up 23% in August Despite Affordability Concerns

Nuvama report shows housing demand rising, but affordability pressures persist.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Technology & AI

Indian Firms Embrace AI in Project Management Despite Challenges

Capterra survey shows India leading in AI-driven project management adoption.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

Asian Chemicals Forum 2025 to Spotlight Regulation and Sustainability

Global regulators and industry leaders to gather in Mumbai for chemical safety and sustainability talks.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal speaking at an event, addressing energy trade and India’s economic strategy.

Policy & Economy

India Eyes Stronger Energy Trade Ties with US

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal signals deeper US role in India’s energy security.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in India with a packed stadium, giant blimp displaying the Indian flag, and performers on the field under bright lights.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

India Pitches Ahmedabad for 2030 Commonwealth Games

India stakes its claim to host the centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20252 min read

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Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (23 September 2025)

Markets slide for a third day as FII outflows and H-1B visa worries hit sentiment; rupee sinks to record low, gold shines bright, while autos roar on festive demand.

Makhana Mornings!24 September 20255 min read

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World Economic Forum Chief Economists’ Outlook infographic showing global economic slowdown risks and highlighting India as the fastest-growing major economy with key trade and policy challenges

Policy & Economy

WEF Flags Weak Global Growth in 2026; India Faces US Tariff Headwinds

Chief Economists’ Outlook warns of disruption despite India’s strong growth.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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Senior Indian defence officials and academic leaders seated at the Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium panel in Delhi

Technology & AI

India Hosts First Military-Academic Tech Summit in Delhi

T-SATS aims to bridge defence technology needs with academic innovation.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

EPFO Adds 21 Lakh Net Members in July

Fresh enrolments point to sustained formal job creation.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands in London, symbolizing strengthened India–UK ties and the Free Trade Agreement.

India & The World

UK PM Keir Starmer Honoured for Role in India–UK FTA

Starmer receives ‘Living Bridge’ award for strengthening bilateral ties.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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Expansive ground-mounted solar power panels on Indian wasteland under bright sunlight, symbolizing India’s growing solar capacity and renewable energy goals by 2030

Policy & Economy

India’s Ground-Mounted Solar Potential Pegged at 3,343 GWp

MNRE report highlights vast opportunity using 27,571 sq km of wasteland.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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VyomIC Chennai startup deploying India’s first private GPS satellite constellation in low earth orbit with a high-tech space background

Startups

Chennai Start-up to Build India’s First Private GPS Constellation

VyomIC raises USD 1.6 million to develop satellite-based PNT services.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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Row of new cars decorated with colorful balloons at a dealership, symbolizing festive auto sales and rising consumer demand.

Markets & Capital

Auto Stocks Surge on Record Navratri Demand under New GST

Carmakers report bumper bookings as GST 2.0 cuts lift sentiment.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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Silhouette of a person leaping from 5G to 6G across a gap, symbolizing the transition to next generation mobile technology.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

India to Host Second Bharat 6G Symposium in October

Event to spotlight India’s leadership in next generation telecom innovation.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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India's 2025 government divestment drive featuring state bank stake sales, green energy IPOs, rupee notes, and stock market charts

Markets & Capital

India to Sell Stakes in State Banks and Energy Units as Divestment Drive Accelerates

Government eyes ₹47,000 crore target with banking and green energy listings in focus.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio at UNGA in New York

India & The World

India–US Relations in Spotlight as Jaishankar Meets Rubio at UNGA

Trade talks, tariffs, and strategic ties define a high-stakes week in New York.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 22, 2025)

Markets slip as global policy shocks weigh, despite strong infrastructure data.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20256 min read

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Delegates from India and Brazil at the launch of Maitri 2.0 India–Brazil Cross Border Agri-tech Incubators Programme in New Delhi.

The MM Brief

India and Brazil Partner to Boost Innovation in Agritech

ICAR launches Maitri 2.0 cross-incubation programme for agricultural technology.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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Adani Accelerated Leadership Program Scholarship banner promoting leadership and education initiative at IIM Calcutta.

Leadership & Work

Adani Group Launches Scholarship at IIM Calcutta to Nurture Leaders

New programme to support six MBA students annually under a two-year endowment.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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Industrial plant in India representing core infrastructure sectors like steel, cement, and energy production.

Policy & Economy

Core Sector Growth Hits 13-Month High of 6.3 Percent in August

Coal, steel and cement drive recovery in infrastructure output.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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H1B visa concept illustration with Statue of Liberty and American flag design.

India & The World

China Silent on US H-1B Fee Hike, UK Eyes Visa Cuts to Woo Global Talent

US imposes $100,000 H-1B fee, India feels heat, China opens doors, UK considers scrapping fees.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

Another 25 bps Rate Cut Best Option for RBI, Says SBI Study

Study argues for easing as inflation outlook stays benign.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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DiscoverShe launch in Bengaluru with ISB DLabs and HCL Foundation.

Startups

ISB DLabs and HCL Foundation Launch DiscoverShe to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Initiative targets 400 women micro-entrepreneurs through digitisation and capacity building.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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Officials from NBCC and HUDCO sign a Memorandum of Understanding for ₹117 crore urban development projects across Indian cities.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

NBCC Signs ₹117 Crore Pact with HUDCO for Development Projects

State-owned firms to collaborate on projects across four Indian cities.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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Indian airport decorated for festive season with large crowd of travelers.

Policy & Economy

Festive Travel Demand Strong, But Industry Growth Stays Flat: Cleartrip

Gen Z and spiritual tourism drive bookings amid muted overall growth.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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Goa Chief Minister sitting at his office desk with the Indian national flag placed in front.

Policy & Economy

Goa Cabinet Approves ₹2,500 Crore PPP Projects

Seven development initiatives cleared across heritage, tourism and logistics.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

India’s EV Charging Leaders Form ICPOA to Drive Next Wave of Mobility

First industry body for EV charging hosts Bharat EV Charging Conclave 2025.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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house-shaped keychain, representing home buying, real estate transactions, or property ownership.

Policy & Economy

Housing Sales Fall for 10th Straight Quarter in Top Cities

Q3 sales dip 4 percent to just over one lakh units across India’s nine largest markets.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20253 min read

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A large crowd celebrating with Indian flags raised high in the air on a city street, symbolizing a patriotic event or national festival.

Policy & Economy

India Marks Festival, Fiscal and Astronomical Convergence “Day of Sangam”

GST reform, Sharadotsav, equinox and a Swadeshi call align on one date.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20252 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Birla Carbon Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report, Targets Net Zero by 2050

Company outlines circularity, innovation, and collaboration in its latest roadmap.

Makhana Mornings!19 September 20252 min read

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US President and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seated together in formal attire, shaking hands during a diplomatic meeting in an official setting.

India & The World

Trump Balances Warmth for Modi with Policy Sanctions on India

US President underscores rapport with Modi while signalling firmness on policy.

Makhana Mornings!19 September 20252 min read

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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Markets & Capital

Sitharaman Urges India Inc to Invest and Expand Capacity

Finance Minister calls on industry to step up after reforms and policy support.

Makhana Mornings!19 September 20252 min read

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Realistic depiction of Jonnagiri gold mine project in Andhra Pradesh showing modern open-pit mining operations with drilling rigs, workers in safety gear, surrounding hilly landscape, and a processing plant in the background

Markets & Capital

India’s First Large Private Gold Mine Set to Begin Production in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Gold Mines-backed Jonnagiri project to mark a new chapter in mining.

Makhana Mornings!19 September 20252 min read

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Scientists in a high-tech laboratory studying a glowing human figure representing longevity and biohacking, surrounded by advanced medical equipment and holographic displays.

Startups

The Booming Longevity Industry Promises Immortality, but at What Cost?

Billionaires and biohackers chase eternal youth as science races to keep up.

Makhana Mornings!19 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

Climate-Driven Health Risks May Cost $1.5 Trillion by 2050: WEF

Rising illness and labour shortages threaten productivity across key sectors.

Makhana Mornings!19 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

Vaishnaw Stresses Growth and Self-Reliance Amid Global Turbulence

Minister urges focus on economic strength to weather global storms.

Makhana Mornings!19 September 20252 min read

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AIFF Football House building with large soccer ball sculpture on rooftop, headquarters of All India Football Federation in India, modern architecture under clear sky.

Markets & Capital

AIFF Taps KPMG, ISL Clubs to Shape Commercial Rights Tender

Federation to consult all 13 ISL clubs before finalizing tender documents.

Makhana Mornings!19 September 20252 min read

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Business professionals collaborating around conference table in modern city office, representing multidisciplinary consultancy teamwork, innovative icons and digital strategy background.

Policy & Economy

Government Proposes Multidisciplinary Consultancy Firms to Rival Global Giants

New partnership model aims to offer integrated professional services under one roof.

Makhana Mornings!18 September 20252 min read

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Rolls-Royce luxury car dashboard with signature steering wheel, digital speedometer, and modern driver controls.

GCCs & Shared Services

Rolls-Royce Opens Largest Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru

New hub to power digital, engineering, and enterprise services across global businesses.

Makhana Mornings!18 September 20252 min read

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Minimalist insurance concept showing hand holding umbrella protecting figures, symbolizing digital insurance protection inspired by IRDAI's Bima Sugam platform.

Policy & Economy

IRDAI Launches Bima Sugam Website, a Step Toward Insurance DPI

New platform aims to build India’s digital public infrastructure for insurance.

Makhana Mornings!17 September 20252 min read

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High-tech building with smart management systems and glowing patent stamp overlay, Enlite team of engineers and executives discussing innovative building management technology.

Technology & AI

Enlite Secures Patent for Global-First Building Management Innovation

Indian deep-tech firm pioneers wireless, cloud-based building management system.

Makhana Mornings!17 September 20252 min read

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Abstract futuristic digital regulation concept with technology interface, data flow visualization, digital locks, and compliance icons representing ex-ante regulatory framework.

Startups

Indian Founders Press for Ex-Ante Framework in Digital Markets

Startup leaders urge transparency and fair competition in upcoming digital market study.

Makhana Mornings!17 September 20252 min read

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Indian business delegation touring the modern skyline of Khazaen Economic City in Oman, highlighting trade and investment opportunities between India and Oman.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Oman Invites Indian Businesses to Invest in Khazaen Economic City

Muscat pitches its flagship logistics hub as a cost-effective Middle East base.

Makhana Mornings!17 September 20252 min read

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SEBI officials presenting at a conference to expand commodity derivatives market participation in India, showing charts and diverse investors in a business setting.

Policy & Economy

SEBI Pushes to Broaden Participation in Commodity Derivatives

Regulator seeks government nod for banks, insurers, and pension funds to enter non-agri markets.

Makhana Mornings!17 September 20252 min read

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Executives from TCS and Qualcomm shake hands at the launch of their co-innovation lab in Bengaluru, with a digital backdrop displaying both company logos.

Technology & AI

TCS and Qualcomm Launch Co-Innovation Lab in Bengaluru

New lab to drive Edge AI, IoT, and 5G solutions for smart industries.

Makhana Mornings!17 September 20252 min read

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Futuristic digital interface showing the words “AI Ethics” with icons of justice, law, and governance, alongside a robotic hand pointing at the display.

Technology & AI

Global AI Ethics Standards Taking Shape, India Ready to Adopt

Makhana Mornings!17 September 20252 min read

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Wooden blocks spelling “GST” placed among stacks and scattered coins, symbolising India’s Goods and Services Tax and financial savings.

Policy & Economy

GST Rationalisation Could Unlock ₹1.5 Lakh Crore for India’s Green Push

Lower GST rates may cut costs for renewable projects, boosting India’s 2030 energy target.

Makhana Mornings!17 September 20252 min read

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Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 16, 2025)

Markets rally on trade optimism as exporters, MSMEs and MedTech stories lead the day

Makhana Mornings!16 September 20256 min read

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Row of new car tyres lined up on a production line in a modern tyre manufacturing plant

MSMEs

Domestic Tyre Industry Revenue Projected to Grow Twelve Fold by 2047

ATMA and PwC report forecasts Rs 13 lakh crore market driven by exports and premiumization

Makhana Mornings!16 September 20252 min read

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MSMEs

Kerala’s MSME Wave Rises as US Tariffs Threaten Traditional Exports

Women led enterprises thrive even as penalty tariffs hit coir, cashew and spices

Makhana Mornings!16 September 20252 min read

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Technology & AI

Precision Biometric Unveils India’s First Make in India DSC Tokens

New USB and NFC-based tokens feature FIPS 140-3 and EAL 6+ security

Makhana Mornings!16 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

Government Extends ITR Filing Deadline After Glitches Hit Portal

Record 7.3 crore returns filed as portal struggles with last day traffic

Makhana Mornings!16 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

RBI Issues New Guidelines for Regulating Payment Aggregators

New framework classifies aggregators into three categories effective immediately

Makhana Mornings!16 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

India to Launch Precise Timekeeping Network with ISRO and NPL

Five sites to deliver real time Indian Standard Time for industry and technology

Makhana Mornings!16 September 20253 min read

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Night view of a modern glass high-rise building at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, illuminated with spotlights.

Infrastructure & Manufacturing

FM Sitharaman Pitches GIFT City as Global Finance Hub

Finance Minister positions Gujarat’s IFSC as India’s gateway to global capital.

Makhana Mornings!15 September 20252 min read

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MSMEs

US Tariffs Push India to Fast-Track Export Promotion Mission

Cabinet to soon weigh ₹25,000 crore support scheme for exporters.

Makhana Mornings!15 September 20252 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Swadeshi Push: Govt to Unveil 100-Product List to Cut Imports

Commerce Ministry targets chemicals, plastics and more to boost self-reliance.

Makhana Mornings!15 September 20252 min read

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Markets & Capital

Gold Rally May Pause Ahead of US Fed Policy Decision

Bullion momentum strong but traders brace for consolidation.

Makhana Mornings!15 September 20252 min read

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India & The World

China Pushes Back on US Tariff Call Over Russian Oil

Beijing says sanctions won’t solve Ukraine war, urges dialogue instead.

Makhana Mornings!15 September 20252 min read

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The MM Brief

Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 12, 2025)

Infosys buyback, sovereign cloud, Nepal FMCG hit, jobs report, SEBI reforms, and gold at record highs.

Makhana Mornings!12 September 20254 min read

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India & The World

ORF and OECD Forge Global Policy Partnership

Five-year pact to align India’s perspectives with global policy debates

Makhana Mornings!12 September 20252 min read

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Technology & AI

TCS and C-DAC Join Hands for India’s Sovereign Cloud

Pact aims to build secure, AI-enabled cloud platforms for public services

Makhana Mornings!12 September 20252 min read

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Leadership & Work

Indian Tech Workforce Demands More Than Just Salary

Michael Page report shows Indian tech pros highly selective in job choices

Makhana Mornings!12 September 20252 min read

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Markets & Capital

Infosys Clears Record ₹18,000 Crore Buyback

Board approves India’s largest IT share repurchase

Makhana Mornings!12 September 20252 min read

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India & The World

FMCG Giants Face Production Halt in Nepal

Dabur and Britannia suspend operations amid local unrest

Makhana Mornings!12 September 20252 min read

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Startups

Vaishnaw Pushes for Rajasthan Startup Hub

Minister urges new incubation and funding platform for entrepreneurs

Makhana Mornings!12 September 20252 min read

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The MM Brief

Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 11, 2025)

Policy tweaks and tech signals steer sentiment. Autos cheer GST, FPIs get relief.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20254 min read

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Technology & AI

AI seen as key to India’s rise by 2047 at Swadesh Conclave

Leaders say AI, semiconductors and policy convergence can transform Bharat’s future.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Technology & AI

TCS launches chiplet-based engineering services to boost semiconductor innovation

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

Govt to launch carbon capture utilisation and storage mission with incentives

NITI Aayog outlines 50–100 percent support as India balances coal and climate goals.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

PM Modi, Goyal call for self-reliant and consumer-focused auto sector; SIAM highlights affordability

Leaders and industry stress resilience, trust and GST-led growth at SIAM convention.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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India & The World

New Zealand urged to consider joining BRICS as global order shifts

Academic voices say small states must hedge as power tilts to Asia.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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India & The World

Sergio Gor nominated as US envoy to India, Kwatra says a sign of ties

Indian envoy calls Trump pick a signal of deepening India US ties.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Startups

Dharmendra Pradhan opens Atal Incubation Centre at IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi

First overseas AIC launched to deepen India–UAE education ties.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

FinMin seeks MRP tracking on 54 items after GST cuts

CGST field offices asked to file monthly brand-wise reports from September 30.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

Sebi tightens angel funds, eases FPI norms in sovereign debt

New AIF framework limits angel funds to accredited investors; FPIs in govt bonds get relief.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

Delhi integrates factory license process with property tax portal

MCD launches new system to simplify compliance for industrial units.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 10, 2025)

Fitch upgrade, Urban Company IPO, trade thaw, and a surge in pilgrimage travel headline today’s edition.

Makhana Mornings!10 September 20254 min read

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Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Urban Footprint of Top 8 Indian Cities Doubles in 30 Years

Square Yards report maps rapid urban expansion to 4,308 sq km.

Makhana Mornings!10 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

Pilgrimage Travel in India Grows 19 Percent in FY25

MakeMyTrip sees rising bookings across 56 sacred destinations.

Makhana Mornings!10 September 20252 min read

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India & The World

India–US Trade Dialogue Back on Positive Track

Trump and Modi exchange warm words, raising hopes of a breakthrough.

Makhana Mornings!10 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

C P Radhakrishnan Elected Vice President of India with Strong Mandate

NDA nominee secures 452 votes, defeating Opposition’s B Sudershan Reddy.

Makhana Mornings!10 September 20252 min read

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Illustration of a small business owner holding a smartphone with a digital registration checkmark, symbolising PhonePe and SIDBI’s partnership to enable Udyam Assist registration for micro enterprises.

Technology & AI

PhonePe Joins Hands with SIDBI to Digitize Udyam Assist Registration

New pact aims to formalise micro enterprises and expand digital access.

Makhana Mornings!10 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

Fitch Raises India’s FY26 GDP Forecast to 6.9%

Strong Q1 growth and resilient demand power India’s upgrade.

Makhana Mornings!10 September 20252 min read

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The MM Brief

Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 9, 2025)

Nifty and Sensex gain on IT strength and IPO buzz, as SEBI fast-tracks listings.

Makhana Mornings!9 September 20252 min read

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Leadership & Work

India’s Hiring Outlook Cools but Remains Among World’s Strongest

Q4 survey shows cautious optimism as firms juggle agility, wage pressures, and talent gaps.

Makhana Mornings!9 September 20252 min read

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GCCs & Shared Services

India’s Office Market Finds Its Second Wind

Return-to-office and GCC growth put flexible workspaces in the spotlight.

Makhana Mornings!9 September 20252 min read

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Makhana Mornings Daily Brief (September 8, 2025)

Nifty and Sensex open higher on GST relief and rate-cut hopes, but end the day flat as global jitters weigh.

Makhana Mornings!8 September 20252 min read

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India & The World

IIM Bangalore Cracks Global Top 30 in FT Rankings

India’s B-schools step up, with IIMB ranked 28th worldwide in Masters in Management.

Makhana Mornings!8 September 20252 min read

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India & The World

EU–India FTA Talks Accelerate in Delhi

Trade negotiators push to fast-track a deal as tariff tensions mount.

Makhana Mornings!8 September 20252 min read

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India & The World

U.S. HIRE Act Threatens India’s $250 Billion IT Industry

A proposed U.S. law could impose steep outsourcing taxes, shaking India’s IT giants.

Makhana Mornings!8 September 20252 min read

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Technology & AI

Hero MotoCorp Picks New CEO Amid Electric Pivot

Harshavardhan Chitale to take charge in Jan 2026 as India’s top two-wheeler maker revs up its EV play.

Makhana Mornings!8 September 20252 min read

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Policy & Economy

GST 2.0 Drops: Two-Slab Simplicity, Essentials Go Tax-Free

India’s boldest tax reform since 2017 simplifies slabs, cuts costs, and primes demand. A cleaner GST regime kicks in Sept 22, reshaping bills from groceries to gadgets.

Makhana Mornings!8 September 20253 min read

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India & The World

Appeals Court Finds Trump Tariffs Illegal (for Now, They Still Stand)

Judges push back on Trump’s tariffs, global trade and India watch closely.

Makhana Mornings!4 September 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

GST Council Eyes Radical Two-Slab Overhaul, Mixed Impact on Essentials

India's indirect tax system could be about to get its biggest shake-up since the 2017 GST rollout. Meeting today, the GST Council is considering a bold overhaul: collapsing the current…

Makhana Mornings!3 September 20255 min read

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Policy & Economy

September rule changes kick in: shipping, cards, and compliance

September isn’t just about festive campaigns; it’s also a month of quiet operational resets. Three changes went live on September 1 that will directly affect how businesses ship, bill, and…

Makhana Mornings!2 September 20253 min read

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India's ASEAN engagements: Strategic dividends and future ...

India & The World

India–ASEAN FTA review fast-tracked: tariff reset ahead

Trade diplomacy usually moves at the pace of molasses. Not this time. India and ASEAN have agreed to fast-track the review of their free trade agreement, compressing what might have been…

Makhana Mornings!2 September 20253 min read

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Policy & Economy

Semicon 2.0: $18B projects underway, incentives rebooted

India’s semiconductor dream is no longer a glossy policy deck. With nearly $18 billion in projects underway and a revamp of the Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) program, the country has quietly…

Makhana Mornings!2 September 20253 min read

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The MM Brief

Reliance rewires India Inc, Maruti bets $8B, IPOs swell

Good morning, leaders, chai hot and makhanas crunchy?

Makhana Mornings!31 August 20257 min read

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The MM Brief

Tariffs hit today, GST 2.0 looms, ports reboot, and India's IPO playbook shifts

Good morning, leaders! Coffee hot, makhanas crunchy?

Makhana Mornings!27 August 202510 min read

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The MM Brief

India’s Dual Engine: Rockets, Drones & Handmade Exports

Good morning - chai in hand, makhanas in bowl.This week, India is running on two engines at once: frontier innovation and grassroots exports. On one side, unicorn targets, drones, and mega…

Makhana Mornings!24 August 20256 min read

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The MM Brief

MSMEs Go Digital, GST Gets Lighter, Hyperloop Dreams Roll, and AI Banks Big

Good morning! Hope your chai is hot and your makhanas are crunchy.India’s economy is running on dual engines. At the grassroots, 110+ million MSME employees are learning digital survival…

Makhana Mornings!20 August 20254 min read

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The MM Brief

Independence Day Edition — Beyond the Obvious, Into the Opportunity

Good morning, leaders! And Happy Independence Day!

Makhana Mornings!15 August 20255 min read

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The MM Brief

The Comeback Kids Are Making Noise

Indian businesses are staring down their toughest adapt-or-die moment in years.Yes, markets are smiling (Sensex up 240+, Nifty flirting with 24,600).But behind the green ticks? Regulatory…

Makhana Mornings!13 August 20255 min read

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India's growth pulse: capital flowing, credit easing and exports surging

Good morning - Is the bowl of makhanas ready? And if you're new here, welcome to MakhanaMornings!. Just like the humble makhana, light to snack on but packed with fuel, this briefing is…

Makhana Mornings!11 August 20255 min read

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The MM Brief

Apple India's Big Bet, Inflation's retreat, and India's Global Power Play

Good Afternoon, leaders! Brew your best filter coffee and grab those makhanas. My bowl’s ready, and today’s briefing reveals a landscape in transition. While inflation hits an eight-year low,…

Makhana Mornings!8 August 20258 min read

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The MM Brief

Cloudbursts, rate pauses, and mid-range motorcycles: India’s week in turbo mode

Good morning, leaders! I hope your makhana bowl is full and your radar is sharp, because this week’s business landscape is pure volatility.

Makhana Mornings!6 August 20259 min read

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The MM Brief

Edtech faces the music, IPO fever spreads, and India quietly rewires global supply chains

Morning! Pour your chai, open that jar of makhanas - today's mix has a little of everything.

Makhana Mornings!5 August 20256 min read

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The MM Brief

VinFast lands, Zepto races to IPO, and Modi revives the Swadeshi playbook

Hope your chai is strong and your makhanas crunchy!

Makhana Mornings!4 August 20254 min read

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mornings!A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

The MM Brief

India's MSMEs don't rest - Amazon rewires exports, Surat chases China, and new growth playbooks drop

Chai in hand, makhana bowl ready, and this week's most important MSME intelligence

Makhana Mornings!3 August 20256 min read

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The MM Brief

Gold’s on fire, startups are growing up, and Microsoft just flexed ₹2.5 lakh crore worth of cloud muscle.

Some weeks, the news is loud. This week, it’s strategic.

Makhana Mornings!1 August 20255 min read

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The MM Brief

Tariff Tremors, NSDL’s IPO Buzz, and Google's Big India Bet!

It’s been quite the whirlwind in the Indian economic landscape this week! While tariff threats from across the Atlantic rattled the rupee and sent exporters scrambling, the home turf has…

Makhana Mornings!31 July 20254 min read

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MakhanaMornings! - Startup Pulse, 30 July 2025

Indian startups have raised ₹44,000 crore through IPOs and other public listings so far this financial year. For the first time, this figure has surpassed what has been raised from private…

Makhana Mornings!30 July 20254 min read

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The MM Brief

Small Moves, Big Momentum: Makhanas for This Week’s Leadership Challenges

Pour yourself a coffee (or a soothing cup of tea, as I did) and grab a handful of makhanas. We’ve got some insights to kickstart your week.

Makhana Mornings!29 July 20253 min read

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