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PM Modi I-Day speech: “Self-reliance is not limited to import-export, but linked to our own strengths and capabilities”
The Hindu
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August 15, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch with policy prescriptions for economic- and security-related reforms for self-reliance in his Independence Day address, stating that for any nation, even today, the yardstick of aatma samman...
‘Aatmanirbharta' not confined to import, export, rupee, pound and dollar, says PM Modi
The Economic Times
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August 15, 2025
PM Modi on Friday made a big push for ‘aatmanirbharta’ or self-reliance, something the government has been promoting for long. Expanding on the meaning of the word, the Prime Minister said, “It becomes unfortunate when dependence becomes a...
Businesses wary as pro-Lee progressives take helm of key oversight agencies
The Korea Times
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August 15, 2025
Businesses are on edge as the heads of the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and National Tax Service (NTS) — powerful regulatory bodies overseeing corporate practices — are now occupied by progressives appointed by...
Stocks to buy for the long term: 10 shares for up to 61% returns
Mint
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August 15, 2025
Stocks to buy for the long term: Nifty's journey from last Independence Day to this Independence Day has been a roller-coaster ride, driven by global chaos, subdued earnings, stretched valuations, and massive foreign capital outflows. After...
Business News | Bajaj Finserv Explains How a Calorie Calculator Helps You Manage Weight and Nutrition
Latestly
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August 15, 2025
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 15: Staying fit and healthy is a priority for many Indians today. With the changing lifestyle, awareness about nutrition, and focus on wellness, tools that help you plan your diet and track...
Businessmen pledge to expedite economic uplift
The Express Tribune
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August 15, 2025
KARACHI: Industrialists have vowed to work with the government on fast-tracking economic development and achieving prosperity in the long term as the country's macroeconomic indicators are already showing positive trends. Celebrating Pakistan's...
Economic Watch: Britain's GDP growth slows in Q2 with weak future momentum
Xinhua News Agency
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by Zhao Yang, Larry Neild LONDON, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Britain's economic growth slowed in the second quarter of 2025 as some activity had been "brought forward" ahead of higher U.S. tariffs. Despite the slight but better-than-expected rise,...
Corporate bonds in 2–3 year segment offer ‘best bang for buck’: Shriram Ramanathan
The Economic Times
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August 15, 2025
With interest rates stabilising and inflation unlikely to drive further monetary easing, investors may want to shift focus to shorter-maturity corporate bonds. Shriram Ramanathan, CIO–Fixed Income at HSBC Mutual Fund, believes the two- to...
Businesses see procurement and execution as key to future capital expenditure success
Consultancy.org
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August 15, 2025
With the global economy enduring a chaotic 2025, constraints on capital expenditure projects have plagued many companies. With half of companies saying the cost of materials is causing them to delay their projects, two-thirds have earmarked...
Business community hosts ceremonies to commemorate Pakistan’s Independence Day
The Nation
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August 15, 2025
ISLAMABAD - The business community on Thursday hosted a dignified national ceremonies to commemorate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day. The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) hosted a dignified national ceremony to...
Business community praises Dar, Naqvi for elevating country on economic, diplomatic fronts
Dunya News
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🔊 Listen with AI Cancel Voice Updated On: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:59:13 PKT LAHORE (Dunya News) – A ceremony was organised by the business community to honour the awards received on Pakistan Day and the " Marka-e-Haq" by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq...
Economic Watch: Chengdu World Games ignite sports, event-related economies
Xinhua News Agency
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by Xinhua writers Wu Qiong and Shi Yifei CHENGDU, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The 12th World Games, being held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, is not only a spectacular display of athletic prowess but also a powerful catalyst for local...
Corporate Centre Wins POWERGRID Inter-Regional Tennis Tournament
Free Press Journal
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August 15, 2025
The Corporate Centre team lifted the Inter-Regional Lawn Tennis Tournament cup during the tournament organized by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Namit Mehta,...
Economic Boom Downtown
WDEF - Tennessee
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August 14, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new report from River City Company shows downtown Chattanooga thriving across retail, office, hospitality, and residential sectors. Over the past year, 23 new businesses have opened, from shops and boutiques to...
Business Groups Push Back on Victoria’s Compulsory Work-From-Home Plan
The Epoch Times
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August 15, 2025
A tram passes in front of Flinders Street Railway Station on August 18, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. Scott Barbour/Getty Images Business groups warn Victoria’s compulsory work-from-home pledge could add another layer of regulation on already...
Business succession: Future-proof your family business with a market-ready mindset
Jacksonville Daily Record - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Private equity firms are actively seeking businesses in Northeast Florida. By Bill Sorenson | Guest Columnist | 12:05 a.m. August 15, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! Bill Sorenson If you’re a family business owner in Northeast Florida and...
Business : Interactive Brokers Offers Singapore Investors Commission-free Access To US Stocks, ETFs
Bernama
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August 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Interactive Brokers, an automated global electronic broker, has launched its IBKR Lite pricing plan in Singapore, offering Singaporean investors a commission-free way to trade United States (US) stocks and...
Business : Malaysia's Household Debt Manageable At 84.3 Pct Of GDP -- BNM Governor
Bernama
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August 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s household debt stands at about 84.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), a level deemed appropriate for the country’s economic conditions, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul...
Business News | Prometheus Business League Concludes with Grand Closing Ceremony
Latestly
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August 15, 2025
PNN Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 15: The Prometheus Business League (PBL), an annual initiative of BNI Ahmedabad's Prometheus chapter, concluded on Thursday with a grand closing ceremony, marking the end of its fourth edition themed Vyuh,...
Business succession: TerraWise Homes prepares next generation
Jacksonville Daily Record - Florida
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August 15, 2025
David and Melody Shacter, founders of the Springfield homebuilding company, are preparing to hand the business to their son, Jac. By Joe Lister | 12:10 a.m. August 15, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! In Jac Shacter’s office, it’s not uncommon to...