Mint Kolkata - 16 Sep 2025
Trade talks resume as top US negotiator Lynch arrives
Prosus eyes biggest bite of Swiggy’s Rapido stake
Talks: Play it by ear
Has the Reserve Bank firmly tamed inflation?
Has Inflation been finally tamed?
QUOTE OF THE DAY
DEVENDRA MEHTA
What has contributed to benign inflation?
What is the outlook for FY26?
Under control
Retail inflation has dropped significantly in the last 12 months.
How will the GST rate cut impact inflation?
How will low inflation impact the economy?
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Why is Tesla offering Musk a $1 tn payday?
Tesla has seen year-on-year decline in Ebitda in seven of the past eight quarters
EV Strains
Robot Gamble
Pay Debate
MASTER YOUR FINANCES
Highest paid CEOs are not limited to Big Tech; Starbucks too paid big bucks
Humanoid robot demand could hit 3.4 million in auto manufacturing, special ops
DIGITAL PRIVACY
MORNING BIZ BRIEF
China's BYD overtook Tesla in 2024 in revenues, maintained lead in 2025
Getting bigger: Mcap of top five global firms rose nearly eight times since 2015
3.4
92.72
Top US negotiator Lynch arrives, trade talks resume today
Bad mobile signal? No coverage? Things may be about to get better Hyundai preps COO Garg to take over as India boss
Prosus eyes biggest bite of Swiggy’s Rapido stake
TV industry bets AI can peel ad dollars away from Big Tech
Mule accounts disrupt banks’ deposit chase
RAPID BUY
had picked Rapido stake 3 yrs ago for $180 million
12% stake may be valued at $320 mn or ₹2,825 cr
of June, Prosus owned about 2.7% in the ride-hailing firm
How Hyderabad is matching Bengaluru as tech job hub
Goods trade deficit narrows in Aug under US tariff cloud
ROAD TRIP
Vedanta builds energy business around renewable power supply
Bajaj, Birla groups top wealth creators; Tata, Godrej at bottom
Wholesale inflation at 4-month high in August as food prices rise
Why India can’t open up its dairy market to US yet
0.18
1.04
Goods trade deficit narrows in Aug under US tariff cloud
Ukraine may ‘curb Indian diesel imports amid Russian oil ties’
Crisil pegs FY26 bank credit growth at 12%; flags household deposit dip
Icar to evaluate risks to rabi crops from La Niña-linked severe winters
Wholesale inflation rises to a four-month high in August Back to positive
WPI inflation rose to 0.52% in
August from -0.58% in July.
Govt readies 100-product list to cut imports, up swadeshi
Jobless rate dips for 2nd month in August
More than 70 mn ITRs filed; no indication of deadline extension
India’s emissions from ACs equal to that of cars now: report
India targets 5% share in global shipbuilding mkt by 2030: minister
CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
Deal to curb billions in overfishing subsidies comes into force at WTO
Gap narrows
Centre’s AI road map targets $1.7 tn GDP boost by 2035
Road map also aims to boost research and development among private firms.
Aayog believes AI adoption can accelerate India’s growth to 8% annually
CVC eyes KKR’s stake in Avendus Capital
Nvidia violated antimonopoly laws, China says
Wipro, CrowdStrike partner for AI-led unified security services
TaMo inks pact with 13 EV charging point operators to boost infra
Can Bajaj Fin top its guidance?
Kitchen sink maker Carysil’s rally faces its toughest challenge: Trump’s tariffs
Mushrooming
Thermax outlook clouded by margin woes, execution pains
KRBL independent director quits, cites governance lapses
Telcos may have to ensure full signal cover
Reliance raises $2.4 bn via ABS route
Mind the gap
High base effect
How top corporate groups Prosus eyes biggest bite of Swiggy’s 12%
fared in stock mkt this year stake in Rapido
TV industry bets AI can peel ad dollars away from Big Tech
Hyundai readies Garg for CEO role
Top US trade negotiator Lynch arrives, talks to resume today
Spooked by fraud, banks dial back chase for deposits
Mixed cues
Some business groups outperformed the Sensex, others underperformed the benchmark.
6.2%
Had most of the tech roles; decentralizing senior posts can be transformative
How Hyderabad is matching Bengaluru as tech job hub
‘GST a short-term fix; India’s real boost is still on the way’
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Fintechs go all out for aspirational class Uber, two others get provisional licences for Mumbai bike taxis August auto dispatches slip 9% as buyers await GST rate cut
Sterlite eyes high yield with 24/7 green power projects
Vedanta gets NCLAT nod for Talwandi Sabo demerger
Media, entertainment firms turn to AI to spot copyright infringement
How Donald Trump’s provocative economist crashed the Federal Reserve
Gold hasn’t rallied this much since 1979
US announces ‘framework’ TikTok deal with China
The new threat facing active fund managers
This Buffett devotee is plowing billions into crypto
Whirlpool tells U.S. authorities that its rivals could be evading tariffs
Musk answers Tesla’s pay proposal with $1 bn stock buy
SC probe team gives clean chit to Reliance’s Vantara
Viral surge: ICMR reports a rise in influenza infections
Waqf law intact; SC holds key clauses
AI for every sector: Tata Sons chairman
Ola Electric files PLI claim of ₹400 crore
RBI ups presence in NDF amid tariff risk
Sanctioned Russian oil ship switches port after Adani ban
Axis MF ex-manager settles Sebi case
Sunil Mittal, Gopal Vittal join BT Group
UPI daily payment limit set at ₹10 lakh
Rupee edges up on central bank’s watch
Pine Labs, others get Sebi nod for IPO
SC to hear Bihar electoral roll revision case on 7 Oct
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NEWS NUMBERS
DAIRY MOO-VES: WHY INDIA CAN’T OPEN IT UP YET
India has the largest population of cattle in the world.
India’s milk production comfortably meets its demand.
US consumes nearly three times more milk a year compared to India.
India is the largest producer of milk in the world.
None; staying in parents' house
Hits and misses from Gen Zs’ financial toolkit
Financial adviser's take
Benchmark index
Saved 3-4 month worth of expenses
Wants to know how to create one
Chasing returns (assets in trend)
Plans to build one
Emergency fund:
Investments:
Parental advice:
Rental costs:
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Mobile credit: know risks and safeguards
AGEING INDIA: THE RISING CARE CRISIS DESERVES ACTION
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None; living with relatives, plans to move out
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25-30% of monthly salary; staying on rent to avoid daily commute from home
Sebi-registered investment adviser and founder of Sahaj Money
Government bond fund 6.28 8.25 6.33 5.32 NA NA 5.16 7.83 5.93 5.79 7.92 6.00 4.56 7.62 5.88 6.12 8.10 6.17 6.29 8.24 6.14 5.54 8.09 NA 6.18 8.29 6.10 5.71 NA NA CCIL All Sovereign Bond-TRI
Corporate debt fund 8.83 8.06 6.78 8.84 NA NA 9.27 8.27 7.15 9.05 8.16 6.88 8.85 7.98 6.68 8.70 7.83 6.60 9.13 8.11 6.86 8.97 7.89 NA 9.00 8.08 6.59 8.92 NA NA CCIL Bond Broad-TRI
None; may take education loan for master's
Bike loan
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Data centres don’t need the state’s fiscal support
Gig workers deserve a better deal in cases of insolvency
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Is an INSOL fellow & interim leader.
Are, respectively, former president and director general, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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