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GST reforms, Navratri drive 5.8% surge in passenger vehicle sales
Fada said retail sales rose in September as GST 2.0 and Navratri festivities revived demand across segments, with passenger vehicles up 5.8 per cent and two-wheelers 6.5 per cent
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This smallcap defence stock rises 4% on securing deal from DRDO
At 10:30 AM, Astra Microwave share price was trading 3.12 per cent higher at 978.80 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading flat at 80,702.97 levels.
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Power arcade: amphibious technology
The latest marine defence technology systems from around the world
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In the glow of the afterburner
As India bids farewell to its first supersonic fighter jet, the MiG-21's final flight marks both the end of an era and a warning for the future.
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Defence output and exports scale new highs but fall short of targets
India's defence manufacturing and exports have seen significant shifts over the past decade in production volumes, export values, and private sector participation
 "Defence output and exports scale new highs but fall short of targets")
Foreign policy, also known as external policy.
Foreign policy, also known as external policy, encompasses a state's strategies and actions in its interactions with other nations and international entities
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Indian defence in pictures Search and rescue operations
Battling extreme weather, the Indian Navy has so far rescued 177 people on board a barge that went adrift in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai hours before Cyclone Tauktae made landfall on the Gujarat
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Yatharth, Max, Fortis, Apollo rally 5%; why hospital stocks in focus today?
Hospital shares were in demand on Monday amid reports that the health ministry revised rates for nearly 2,000 medical procedures under the Central Government Health Services (CGHS) scheme
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Absence of local cell manufacturing biggest hurdle for EVs: RC Bhargava
Maruti chairman says India's biggest roadblock to scaling up EVs is that no firm is producing battery cells in the country
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How should India tackle China's expanding reach in the Indian oceans?
While China's engagement strategy appears to operate on a quid pro quo basis, India's approach seems to be driven by its objectives
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US defence policy places India as a security partner in Asia
From the detachment of the Cold War era to a realignment, long-term interests are driving deeper security ties between the two countries
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Defence stocks under pressure: Data Patterns, MDL down up to 8%; here's why
Nifty India Defence index declined 2% in Friday's intra-day trade, corrected 17% from its all-time high level of 9,195.15 touched on June 6, 2025.
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GST reforms, Navratri drive 5.8% surge in passenger vehicle sales: Fada
Fada said retail sales rose in September as GST 2.0 and Navratri festivities revived demand across segments, with passenger vehicles up 5.8 per cent and two-wheelers 6.5 per cent
 "GST reforms, Navratri drive 5.8% surge in passenger vehicle sales: Fada")
Infosys buyback: Should you participate? Here are the tax implications
Infosys will buy back 100 million shares at an average price of ₹1,800, representing 2.41 per cent of its paid-up equity capital
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India plans to ease foreign investment rules to boost e-commerce
India is set to ease foreign investment rules for e-commerce exports, allowing firms like Amazon to buy directly from Indian sellers and sell products overseas, boosting trade potential
Ex-date Alert! These 10 stocks to trade ex-date next week; do you own any?
Here is the complete list of stocks that will trade ex-date next week, along with their respective announcements and key dates
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Beaten-down stocks Part 2: Upsides seen in JSW Energy at current valuations
Analysts remain positive on the stock, citing expansion plans across thermal, wind and solar power
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Stocks on Sale Part 1: Why Trent may be attractive bet at present level
Trent has seen a 36.5% drop in its share price in the last 12 months and offers an attractive combination of low valuation, earnings resilience in recent quarters, and a relatively high RoNW of 29%
One shot every six months: India could change HIV prevention forever
A long-acting HIV jab promises near-perfect protection at just $40 a year, but 115 nations must wait for India's approval of generic production
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