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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC

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Cancer drug prices to fall by up to 96% from November 9; consumers set to save Rs 3,502 crore annually economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Cancer drug prices to fall by up to 96% from November 9; consumers set to save Rs 3,502 crore...

Starting November 9, consumers in India will benefit from significantly reduced prices on 137 anti-cancer drugs. The government has capped trade margins on these medications, leading to an estimated...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM UTC

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Warfare now extends beyond borders to cyberattacks, drone swarms and information operations: Rajnath Singh economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Warfare now extends beyond borders to cyberattacks, drone swarms and information operations:...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Indian Air Force personnel at Bagdogra airfield recently. He highlighted the complexities of modern warfare, which now includes cyberattacks and informa...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 6:20 PM UTC

State Bank of India expands US footprint with new branch in Texas economictimes.indiatimes.com…

State Bank of India expands US footprint with new branch in Texas

State Bank of India expanded its banking subsidiary footprint in the United States with the inauguration of a new branch of SBIC Bank in Frisco, North Dallas, Texas. The branch, inaugurated by SBI...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 6:10 PM UTC

Pharma industry steps up API investments to cut import dependence, move up value chain economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Pharma industry steps up API investments to cut import dependence, move up value chain

India's pharmaceutical sector is shifting towards high-value medicines and reducing reliance on imports through local manufacturing. Investments in active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM UTC

Vehicle registrations fall 24% in October on high base economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Vehicle registrations fall 24% in October on high base

Registrations of vehicles in October experienced a significant decline compared to the previous year's records. This drop was largely due to an earlier festive season that drove higher demand last...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 5:50 PM UTC

NBFC credit to gold jewellery, consumer durables grows over 50 pc in Sep: RBI data economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Sharp Rise in NBFC Credit to Gold Jewellery and Consumer Durables in September

In September 2026, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) reported a significant increase in credit extended to gold jewellery and consumer durables, with a growth rate exceeding 50%. The data...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 5:40 PM UTC

Trump vows new US air show will be biggest in the world economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Trump vows new US air show will be biggest in the world

CapeWeek is set to take place at Kennedy Space Center in Florida and is designed to promote American aerospace leadership. The event aims to surpass major air shows hosted internationally while...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM UTC

Bayer to invest Rs 200 crore in Karnataka R&D facility, create 220 jobs economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Bayer to invest Rs 200 crore in Karnataka R&D facility, create 220 jobs

Bayer Science and Innovation has signed an MoU to invest Rs 200 crore in Karnataka for an R&D facility. This investment will be made over the next seven years and aims to create 220 jobs. The...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 5:20 PM UTC

Muthoot Microfin to raise $40 million from responsAbility, BlueOrchard economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Muthoot Microfin to raise $40 million from responsAbility, BlueOrchard

Muthoot Microfin has initiated the process to raise $40 million in external debt from two Swiss investors. After previously delaying due to high hedging costs, the company expects completion by...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 5:10 PM UTC

Global gas supplies could tighten in winter amid unprecedented Strait of Hormuz supply shock: IEA economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Global gas supplies could tighten in winter amid unprecedented Strait of Hormuz supply shock: IEA

Global natural gas supplies could tighten further during the 2026-27 winter heating season, as disruptions to trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz pose an unprecedented supply shock to the global...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again economictimes.indiatimes.com…

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again

In the wake of the midterm elections, Joe Reeve alongside other international observers share their skepticism about the integrity of American democracy. A dominant concern is the potential volatil...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 4:50 PM UTC

TPG invests Rs 525 crore in Kirloskar-backed Arka Fincap economictimes.indiatimes.com…

TPG invests ₹525 crore in Kirloskar-backed Arka Fincap

The Rise Funds of TPG is planning a significant investment of ₹525 crore into Arka Fincap, backed by the Kirloskar Group. This investment has the potential to be increased to ₹800 crore based on...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 4:40 PM UTC

Britain to host Zelenskiy for state visit next year: Report economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Britain to host Zelenskiy for state visit next year: Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled for a state visit to Britain next year. The exact dates for the visit are still being determined by officials in both countries. It is reported...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 4:30 PM UTC

US election confirms erosion of support for Israel, with even Trump questioning military aid economictimes.indiatimes.com…

US election confirms erosion of support for Israel, with even Trump questioning military aid

A notable change is occurring in US-Israel relations as bipartisan support dwindles following Israel's actions in Gaza. President Donald Trump suggested cutting off military aid to Israel, stirring...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 4:20 PM UTC

Compulsory retirement order is neither punitive nor stigmatic in character: SC economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Compulsory retirement order is neither punitive nor stigmatic in character: SC

The Supreme Court upheld the Chhattisgarh government's order of compulsory retirement for several employees. It noted such orders are not punitive or indicative of misconduct against the employees....

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 4:10 PM UTC

Digital gains fail to offset TV ad slump, sports costs squeeze broadcasters economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Digital gains fail to offset TV ad slump, sports costs squeeze broadcasters

India's broadcasters continue to expand their digital and subscription businesses, which is not sufficient to offset declining ad revenues. The traditional television sector has been affected by...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC

Prestige Group buys 100% stake in Allure Developers for Rs 524 crore to develop housing project in Noida economictimes.indiatimes.com…

Prestige Group buys 100% stake in Allure Developers for Rs 524 crore to develop housing project in...

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd has purchased a complete stake in Allure Developers for Rs 524 crore. The acquisition was finalized on November 6, 2026, in a share purchase agreement. Allure Developers...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 3:50 PM UTC

India finalises association with Horizon Europe for research and innovation collaboration economictimes.indiatimes.com…

India finalises association with Horizon Europe for research and innovation collaboration

India has concluded negotiations with the European Union to associate with Horizon Europe for research cooperation. The agreement aims to create a long-term framework for collaborative R&D projects...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 3:40 PM UTC

14,000+ gold, silver coins delivered per hour: Instamart, Zepto, others record sharp rise in orders as Diwali shopping shifts to q-comm economictimes.indiatimes.com…

14,000+ gold, silver coins delivered per hour: Instamart, Zepto, others record rising orders as...

During the recent Dhanteras and Diwali events, consumers turned to quick-commerce platforms for their festive shopping needs. Significant increases were noted in purchases of gold, silver coins, and...

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Economic Times · Nov 8, 2026 · 3:30 PM UTC

The great Indian biscuit battle begins: Can Reliance crack the code? economictimes.indiatimes.com…

The great Indian biscuit battle begins: Can Reliance crack the code?

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd is set to foray into India's competitive biscuit market, with an aim to leverage affordable pricing and a wide variety of products to attract consumers. Industry...