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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 8m

Gold and silver prices slipped as a stronger dollar and easing US-China tensions reduced safe-haven demand. Analysts expect short-term corrections but steady long-term interest. #Markets #Commodities #Gold

Gold and Silver Prices Fall as Dollar Strengthens and Trade Tensions Ease

Precious metals retreat as easing US-China tensions reduce safe-haven demand and the dollar gains strength.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 16m

The future of D2C marketing is intelligent and data-driven. Founders now have the power to plan, launch, and optimize campaigns in hours with full visibility and control. #D2C #AI #Marketing

The Subtle Revolution Reshaping D2C Marketing

AI-driven growth platforms are quietly transforming how D2C brands attract, convert, and scale.

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India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 59.2 in October, powered by strong domestic demand and steady hiring. Exports slowed, but optimism around GST reform and local consumption stayed high. #IndiaEconomy #Manufacturing #Growth

India’s Manufacturing Growth Accelerates on Strong Domestic Demand

October PMI rises to 59.2 as local demand drives factory output and hiring despite slower exports.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 4d

India and Latin America are discovering shared opportunities across technology, trade, and investment. With India’s scale and Latin America’s resources, the next big South–South partnership may already be taking shape. #GlobalTrade #EmergingMarkets #India

India and Latin America: The Untapped Axis of Emerging Growth

Shared ambitions, complementary strengths, and changing geopolitics are bringing India and Latin America closer than ever before.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 4d

PhonePe and Google Pay now control more than 80 percent of India’s UPI payments. The India Fintech Foundation has urged the government and the RBI to act before market dominance becomes a systemic risk. #Fintech #UPI #DigitalPayments

Fintech Industry Warns of Growing Monopoly in India’s UPI Network

With PhonePe and Google Pay handling over 80 percent of UPI payments, the India Fintech Foundation has called for immediate policy action to prevent systemic risks.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 4d

Gold demand in India dropped 16 percent this quarter as record prices kept buyers away, but investment interest rose sharply. The yellow metal is no longer just a purchase, it is a portfolio move. #Gold #Economy #Investing

Gold Demand Drops 16 Percent in India as High Prices Push Buyers Away

Despite a decline in physical demand, investment interest in gold surged as Indians sought safety amid global volatility.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 4d

IPO season is back, profits are rising, and AI is reshaping global business. From Groww to upGrad and Meta to Alphabet, the message is clear - discipline and innovation are driving the next phase of tech growth. #Startups #IndiaTech #Business

India’s Startup Scene Reignites: IPOs, AI Growth, and Profits Take Center Stage

From Groww’s blockbuster IPO to Alphabet’s $100 billion quarter, India’s tech and startup ecosystem is witnessing renewed confidence across capital markets and global innovation.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 4d

When productivity becomes a trap, doing more does not mean achieving more. Great leaders know when to slow down, focus on what truly matters, and protect their energy for impact. #Leadership #Productivity #Workplace

When Productivity Turns Against You

Working smarter can still lead to burnout when focus, boundaries, and priorities are missing.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 5d

India’s Global Capability Centres have gone all in on AI, but the returns tell a different story. Billions have been spent, yet most leaders admit they cannot measure the payoff. The next phase is not adoption, it is accountability. #AI #DigitalTransformation #IndiaTech

India’s GCCs Are Spending Billions on AI, But Where’s the ROI?

AI adoption inside Global Capability Centres has surged, yet the financial returns remain elusive as leaders struggle with visibility, measurement, and integration gaps.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 5d

India’s next tech boom will not come from Silicon Valley, it will come from Surat. Homegrown software companies are rising from exporters to ecosystem builders, shaping a trillion-dollar domestic market. #IndiaTech #DigitalIndia #Innovation

India’s Software Firms Are Quietly Powering the Next Trillion-Dollar Boom

Homegrown software players are rising from exporters to ecosystem builders, positioning India as both the world’s tech supplier and its own biggest customer.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 5d

AI-generated code is boosting productivity, but also creating new security risks. One in five firms has already faced a breach linked to AI. The solution lies in visibility, shared accountability, and clear leadership. #AI #Cybersecurity #Leadership

AI Wrote the Code. You Got Hacked. Who Takes the Blame?

As companies rush to embrace AI for faster coding, security breaches are exposing a growing accountability void. The question is no longer if AI will make mistakes, but who is responsible when it does.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 5d

How Leaders Can Stop Faking Enthusiasm and Restore Authentic Energy

Constant positivity can drain leaders of emotional energy. Small, intentional actions can help rebuild authenticity, trust, and wellbeing.

How Leaders Can Stop Faking Enthusiasm and Restore Authentic Energy

Constant positivity can drain leaders of emotional energy. Small, intentional actions can help rebuild authenticity, trust, and wellbeing.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 6d

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers says India’s aviation policy is open and balanced, rejecting claims that the country restricts flying rights. As IndiGo expands globally, India’s aviation sector focuses on sustainable growth and collaboration. #IndiGo #Aviation #India

IndiGo CEO Says India’s Aviation Policy Remains Open and Balanced

IndiGo chief Pieter Elbers rejects claims that India restricts bilateral flying rights, saying the country’s aviation sector continues to grow through global partnerships and sustainable expansion.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 6d

SEBI’s proposal to link mutual fund fees to performance and cut brokerage costs could reshape India’s investment landscape. The move prioritizes investor returns and transparency while challenging AMCs to deliver consistent performance. #SEBI #MutualFunds #Finance

SEBI Proposes Performance-Linked Fund Fees, Sharp Cut in Brokerage Charges

India’s market regulator moves to make mutual funds fairer for investors by linking costs to performance and reducing brokerage fees, creating short-term challenges for AMCs but long-term benefits for investors.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 6d

Zomato’s latest release lets you order food just by talking to AI. Its new MCP server connects ChatGPT and Claude directly to Zomato’s platform for browsing, ordering, and payments. The future of food delivery is conversational. #Zomato #AI #MCP #TechInnovation

Zomato Brings AI-Powered Ordering to Life with MCP Integration

Zomato has quietly released its official MCP server, allowing users to order food, browse menus, and manage deliveries through natural language interaction.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 6d

Amazon’s search results increasingly prioritise its own brands and paid listings. Regulators say shoppers are seeing more ads than genuine recommendations. In the new retail economy, scrolling further might just save you money. #Amazon #Ecommerce #ConsumerTrends

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How Amazon’s Search Serves Amazon First

Investigations into Amazon’s private labels and ad-driven search experience reveal how the company’s marketplace increasingly prioritises profit over product relevance.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 7d

At the ISA’s 8th Assembly in New Delhi, India called for action-oriented solar cooperation as renewables surpassed coal in global energy generation for the first half of 2025. A new era of clean energy leadership is underway. #Solar #EnergyTransition #India

Solar Momentum Surges as Renewables Overtake Coal for the First Time

At the 8th International Solar Alliance Assembly in New Delhi, India called for action-oriented solar cooperation as global renewable energy generation surpassed coal in the first half of 2025.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 7d

Reliance Jio crossed 50 crore subscribers in September 2025, adding 32 lakh mobile and 2.1 lakh wireline users. BSNL outperformed Airtel in new mobile additions as India’s broadband base neared one billion. The telecom sector continues to anchor India’s digital growth. #Telecom #Jio #TRAI

Jio Crosses 50 Crore Subscribers, Leads Telecom Growth in September

Reliance Jio added over 32 lakh mobile and 2.1 lakh wireline users in September 2025, while BSNL outpaced Airtel in new mobile additions, according to the TRAI report.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 7d

India’s business confidence slipped 1.9 percent in Q4 2025, driven by SME caution amid global uncertainty. Yet rising domestic orders, low NPAs, and stable demand show that India’s growth engine remains strong. #IndiaEconomy #BusinessConfidence #Markets

Business Confidence Eases in Q4 as Global Risks Rise, Domestic Demand Holds Steady

Dun & Bradstreet’s Business Optimism Index falls 1.9 percent in Q4 2025 amid global uncertainty, but resilient domestic orders and policy support sustain India’s growth outlook.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 8d

India has introduced major financial reforms after 17 billion dollars in foreign outflows. New rules aim to boost lending, simplify IPOs, and ease capital buffers. But without judicial, tax, and bureaucratic reforms, investor confidence may remain fragile. #IndiaEconomy #Finance

India Accelerates Financial Reforms After $17 Billion Foreign Exit

As foreign investors pull record funds from Indian markets in 2025, new regulators ease lending rules, IPO timelines, and capital buffers to restore confidence, but deeper structural reforms may determine success.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 8d

FPCE is pushing for tougher RERA reforms, including developer vetting, escrow-backed amenities, and uniform refunds. With ₹4.48 lakh crore in stalled housing, India’s real estate sector needs stronger accountability to regain trust. #RERA #RealEstate #Governance

Homebuyers Demand Tougher RERA: Pre-Approval Vetting for Developers

With over 500,000 homes stuck in delayed projects worth ₹4.48 lakh crore, homebuyers’ association FPCE wants a “credit score” system for builders before they can launch new schemes.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 8d

Delhi Airport has reached the 100 million passenger mark. With T2 reopened and the Golden Line metro set to connect all terminals by 2027, India’s busiest airport is preparing to become a global aviation hub. #DelhiAirport #Infrastructure #Aviation

Delhi Airport Reaches 100M Capacity as Terminal 2 Reopens

With T2 back in action after a six-month overhaul and a new metro link planned for 2027, India’s busiest airport positions itself as the country’s primary international gateway.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 17d

Assocham’s new plan targets India’s twin challenges: dependence on imported materials and complex regulations. By strengthening supply chains and simplifying business rules, India can become a global hub for innovation and manufacturing.
#IndiaEconomy #Manufacturing #Policy

India’s New Strategy: Cutting Import Dependence and Simplifying Business

As a rare earth magnet shortage threatens global supply chains, Assocham unveils a two-part strategy to reduce reliance on single nations and make doing business in India easier for global investors.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 17d

India’s GCC network is scaling fast. ICRA projects over 2,500 centers by 2030, creating 50 million sq ft of new office demand and millions of high-skill jobs. From back offices to innovation engines, GCCs are redefining India’s next decade.
#IndiaBusiness #GCC #Innovation

India’s GCC Boom: 2,500 Centers by 2030 to Reshape Office Demand

ICRA forecasts India’s Global Capability Centers to grow from 1,700 to over 2,500 by 2030, driving a record wave of Grade A office leasing across major cities.

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MakhanaMornings @makhanamornings.bsky.social · 17d

The U.S. says India has halved Russian oil imports. Data says otherwise. As Washington pressures New Delhi to cut ties with Moscow, India’s refiners ramp up orders to meet festive demand and secure cheap energy.
#Energy #Geopolitics #India

Confusion Over India’s Russian Oil Cuts: Washington Says Halved, New Delhi Says Business as Usual

The U.S. claims India has cut Russian oil imports by half, but domestic refiners and data show no sign of slowdown as trade tensions rise.

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