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            <title><![CDATA[October 14, 2026: Wholesale Inflation Rises to 11.39%; Gold , Silver prices down; IDBI Bank Restructuring Cleared to Attract Foreign Investment]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/october-14-2026-wholesale-inflation-rises-to-1139-gold-silver-prices-down-idbi-bank-restructuring-cleared-to-attract-foreign-investment</link>
            <description><![CDATA[October 14, 2026: India’s wholesale price inflation climbed to 11.39% in September from 9.92% in August, highlighting continued price pressures. The Centre’s approval of IDBI Bank’s strategic restructuring, rising crude oil prices amid Gulf supply risks, and losses in domestic equity markets were among the key economic developments on October 14, 2...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[October 13, 2026: IMF Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 7%; Sensex Surges 1,109 Points]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/october-13-2026-imf-raises-indias-fy27-growth-forecast-to-7-sensex-surges-1109-points</link>
            <description><![CDATA[October 13, 2026: The International Monetary Fund has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026–27 to 7% from 6.4%, citing stronger-than-expected economic momentum. Indian equity markets also rallied, with the Sensex gaining 1,109 points and the Nifty rising 359 points, while the government said the implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate (M...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[October 12, 2026: Retail Inflation Rises to 5.54%; Sensex Falls 548 Points as Markets End Lower]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/october-12-2026-retail-inflation-rises-to-554-sensex-falls-548-points-as-markets-end-lower</link>
            <description><![CDATA[October 12, 2026: India’s retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target for the fourth consecutive month this year. Domestic equity markets ended lower, while Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal called for doubling India-UK bilateral trade by 2030.Top India Headlines- Retail Inflation Rises to...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[October 8, 2026: GST Council Scraps Tax Officers’ Arrest Powers; Prosecution Threshold Raised to ₹5 Crore]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/october-8-2026-gst-council-scraps-tax-officers-arrest-powers-prosecution-threshold-raised-to-5-crore</link>
            <description><![CDATA[October 8, 2026: The 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi approved major changes to GST enforcement, including scrapping the arrest powers of tax officers and raising the prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore. The government also approved ₹993.64 crore for development of National Highway-10 in Sikkim.Top India HeadlinesGST Council Scraps...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[AIC Pinnacle, NATRAX Join Hands to Accelerate EV And Mobility Innovation]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/aic-pinnacle-natrax-join-hands-to-accelerate-ev-and-mobility-innovation</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pune, 06 September 2026: AIC Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum and National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) have entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the startup and innovation ecosystem in the automotiveand mobility sector. The initial focus will be on electric vehicles, automotive mobility and connected mobility....]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[RBI MPC Meeting: Repo Rate Hiked by 25 Basis Points to 5.50%; FY27 Growth Forecast Raised to 7.1%]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/rbi-mpc-meeting-repo-rate-hiked-by-25-basis-points-to-550-fy27-growth-forecast-raised-to-71</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent and changed its policy stance to calibrated tightening.The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate now stands at 5.25 per cent, while the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and Bank Rate have been adjusted to 5.75...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[PNB Brings Festive Cheer with ‘PNB Utsav Festivities 2026’, Offers Special Benefits on Retail Loans]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/pnb-brings-festive-cheer-with-pnb-utsav-festivities-2026-offers-special-benefits-on-retail-loans</link>
            <description><![CDATA[New Delhi, 05 October 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of nation’s leading Public Sector Banks, has announced the launch of its festive retail loan campaign – ‘PNB Utsav Festivities 2026’ – Celebrate Dreams, Celebrate Life, offering a range of special benefits on its retail loan product. The campaign is designed to make it easier for customers...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trending News: Tonbo Imaging Secures IPO Nod; Cars24 Eyes 2027 Reverse Flip Ahead of IPO]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/trending-news-tonbo-imaging-secures-ipo-nod-cars24-eyes-2027-reverse-flip-ahead-of-ipo</link>
            <description><![CDATA[1. Tonbo Imaging Secures IPO Nod After Refilling Draft PapersDefence technology company Tonbo Imaging has received approval to proceed with its initial public offering (IPO) after refiling its draft offer documents. The company, which develops advanced imaging and electro-optical systems for defence applications, is expected to move ahead with the...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Festive Hiring Set to Rise 15–20% as Companies Shift to Predictive Workforce Planning, Demand Spreads Beyond Metro Cities]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/festive-hiring-set-to-rise-1520-as-companies-shift-to-predictive-workforce-planning-demand-spreads-beyond-metro-cities</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As India enters the festive season, businesses across e-commerce, quick commerce, retail, logistics, hospitality, travel and consumer services are preparing for one of the year'smost concentrated periods of demand. NLB Services expects festive hiring to grow by 15-20%, translating into approximately 2-2.5 lakh seasonal and gig opportunities in H2 2...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[September 16, 2026: Gold Crosses ₹1.52 Lakh as Prices Rise; Domestic Markets Gain Over 0.4%]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/september-16-2026-gold-crosses-152-lakh-as-prices-rise-domestic-markets-gain-over-04</link>
            <description><![CDATA[September 16, 2026: Gold and silver prices rose in the Indian bullion market, with 24-carat gold reaching ₹1,52,362 per 10 grams, while domestic equity markets ended higher. The government also announced measures to ease export compliance for small exporters, even as global crude oil prices declined.Top India HeadlinesGold Rises 1%, Silver Gains 1....]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[September 15, 2026: Sensex Plunges 778 Points as Oil Prices Rise; Rupee Falls 41 Paise Against US Dollar]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[September 15, 2026: Indian financial markets came under pressure on September 15, 2026, with benchmark equity indices ending sharply lower, the rupee depreciating against the US dollar and gold and silver prices declining. Global crude oil prices, meanwhile, rose amid concerns over supply disruptions following the closure of Saudi Arabia’s East-Wes...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flipkart Creates Over 2.5 Lakh Employment Opportunities This Festive Season, Including 75,000 First-Time Workforce Entrants]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/flipkart-creates-over-25-lakh-employment-opportunities-this-festive-season-including-75000-first-time-workforce-entrants</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Bengaluru, 15 September 2026: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced the creation of more than 2.5 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities, including gig workers, for the festive season. Nearly 75,000 of these opportunities,close to 30%, are for people entering the workforce for the first time, creating pathwa...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[September 12, 2026: BRICS Presidency Expands India-Gulf Partnership; SEBI Proposes Changes to Derivatives Settlement Prices]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/september-12-2026-brics-presidency-expands-india-gulf-partnership-sebi-proposes-changes-to-derivatives-settlement-prices</link>
            <description><![CDATA[September 12, 2026: India’s BRICS Presidency is broadening its longstanding energy ties with Gulf countries into cooperation across investment, technology, food security, clean energy and regional stability. In domestic economic developments, SEBI has proposed changes to the methodology for calculating expiry-day settlement prices for index and sto...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[India’s retail credit expands 19.2% YoY, 4.7% QoQ to ₹178.6 lakh crore in Q1 FY27, led by consumer durables, gold loans and auto finance: CRIF High Mark]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/indias-retail-credit-expands-192-yoy-47-qoq-to-1786-lakh-crore-in-q1-fy27-led-by-consumer-durables-gold-loans-and-auto-finance-crif-high-mark</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Mumbai, 11th September: CRIF High Mark today released its report How India Lends – Credit Landscape in India, in collaboration with Global Fintech Fest 2026, presenting insights of Q1 FY27 based on data as of June 2026. The report highlights continued expansion in India’s retail credit market, with growth led by consumer durable loans, sole-proprie...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hon’ble Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates PepsiCo India’s Fifth Foods Plant in Nalbari, Assam]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/honble-assam-chief-minister-dr-himanta-biswa-sarma-inaugurates-pepsico-indias-fifth-foods-plant-in-nalbari-assam</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nalbari, Assam, 10 September 2026: PepsiCo India, a leading foods and beverages company, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art foods manufacturing facility in Nalbari, Assam, marking a significant milestonein the company’s manufacturing journey in India. With an investment of INR 778 crore, the facility is PepsiCo India’s first food plant in Assam...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[5 FMEG Brands in India Known for Their Reliability]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/5-fmeg-brands-in-india-known-for-their-reliability</link>
            <description><![CDATA[For Indian consumers, electrical and home appliances are no longer simply functional purchases. With fans, lighting, water heaters, kitchen appliances and other electrical products becoming an integral part of everyday life, reliability has emerged as one of the most important considerations when choosing a brand. While price and features continue...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[September 1, 2026: India Records 7.8% Economic Growth; GST Collections Rise 14.8% to ₹1.99 Lakh Crore]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/september-1-2026-india-records-78-economic-growth-gst-collections-rise-148-to-199-lakh-crore</link>
            <description><![CDATA[September 1, 2026: India’s economy recorded 7.8% growth, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributing the performance to the collective resolve of 140 crore citizens, while GST collections rose 14.8% year-on-year to ₹1,99,853 crore in August.Top India HeadlinesIndia Records 7.8% Economic Growth, Says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi said India’...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[CHINI KUM Raises ₹1.64 Crore Pre-Seed Funding for Zero-Sugar Prebiotic Drinks in India]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/chini-kum-raises-164-crore-pre-seed-funding-for-zero-sugar-prebiotic-drinks-in-india</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ September 1, 2026: CHINI KUM, a Noida-based beverage startup, has closed a ₹1.64 crore pre-seed funding round for its zero-sugar prebiotic drinks business.The funding round was backed by seven angel investors, including Deepika Agarwal, Swati Singhal and Aditya Babbar. The company was valued at approximately $1.13 million, with no institutional fu...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[PhonePe Launches UPI Payments for India’s Feature Phone Users]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[National, 31 August 2026: PhonePe, today announced the launch of PhonePe UPI 123Pay, bringing UPI payment capabilities to feature phone users across India without the need of an internet connection. With this, PhonePe becomes the first major third-party application provider (TPAP) to extend UPI payments to India's 200 million+ feature phone users....]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[August 25, 2026: India’s Energy Demand Seen Rising 2.5 Times by 2047; Markets End Higher as Crude Prices Fall]]></title>
            <link>https://www.thenewsstrike.com/august-25-2026-indias-energy-demand-seen-rising-25-times-by-2047-markets-end-higher-as-crude-prices-fall</link>
            <description><![CDATA[India’s energy outlook, financial markets and trade policy dominated the key developments on August 25, 2026, with the government highlighting rising long-term energy requirements, while domestic equities gained and global crude prices declined sharply.Top India Headlines — August 25, 2026India’s Energy Demand Expected to Rise 2.5 Times by 2047: Ha...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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