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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://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://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>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/september-15-2026-sensex-plunges-778-points-as-oil-prices-rise-rupee-falls-41-paise-against-us-dollar</link>
            <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://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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            <guid>https://thenewsstrike.com/flipkart-creates-over-25-lakh-employment-opportunities-this-festive-season-including-75000-first-time-workforce-entrants</guid>
            <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://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://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://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://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://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://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>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/phonepe-launches-upi-payments-for-indias-feature-phone-users</link>
            <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://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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            <guid>https://thenewsstrike.com/august-25-2026-indias-energy-demand-seen-rising-25-times-by-2047-markets-end-higher-as-crude-prices-fall</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Airtel Payments Bank Crosses ₹3,300 Cr in Annualised Revenue; Reports ₹830.5 Cr Q1 FY27 Revenue]]></title>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/airtel-payments-bank-crosses-3300-cr-in-annualised-revenue-reports-8305-cr-q1-fy27-revenue</link>
            <description><![CDATA[New Delhi, 24 August 2026: Airtel Payments Bank today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, delivering strong growth across key business metrics. The Bank's annualised revenue crossed ₹3,300 crore, with revenue for Q1 FY27 reaching ₹830.5 crore, compared to ₹777.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last financial year...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Compliance Audit: Six Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance Businesses Can’t Ignore]]></title>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/compliance-audit-six-hidden-costs-of-non-compliance-businesses-cant-ignore</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When leadership teams assess the risk of non-compliance, they almost always benchmark it against historical penalty amounts. A particular violation may attract a fine of a few lakhs, while another default carries only a modest penalty. At first glance, the amount seems manageable. However, this benchmark is outdated. Monetary penalties account for...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[August 17, 2026: MeitY Approves 31 Electronics Manufacturing Applications Worth ₹7,877 Crore; India Take 178-Run Lead Against Sri Lanka]]></title>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/august-17-2026-meity-approves-31-electronics-manufacturing-applications-worth-7877-crore-india-take-178-run-lead-against-sri-lanka</link>
            <description><![CDATA[August 17, 2026: The government approved 31 additional applications under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme with a projected investment of ₹7,877 crore and more than 9,500 expected jobs, while India took a commanding 178-run lead over Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the first Test in Galle.Top Business, Sports & Economy HeadlinesMeitY Approves...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[PHDCCI SME Market Sentiment Index Round 5: SME Business Activity Improves Moderately; Outlook Turns More Positive for Q2 FY2026-27]]></title>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/phdcci-sme-market-sentiment-index-round-5-sme-business-activity-improves-moderately-outlook-turns-more-positive-for-q2-fy2026-27</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has released the fifth round of its SME Market Sentiment Index (SMESI), indicating continued expansion in business activity among India’s manufacturing SMEs during April–June 2026, alongside a moderately improved outlook for the July–September 2026 quarter. The SMESI, comprising the SME Business Act...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Lead Gains on August 17, 2026]]></title>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/crypto-market-update-bitcoin-ether-solana-lead-gains-on-august-17-2026</link>
            <description><![CDATA[August 17, 2026: Major cryptocurrencies traded higher on Monday, with Bitcoin rising 0.95% to $63,421, while Ether gained 1.62% to $1,904.44. Solana advanced 1.23% to $75.46, XRP climbed 1.17% to $1.0037, and Cardano rose 1.20% to $0.1768.Among other major tokens, Polkadot gained 0.96%, Avalanche 0.80%, Litecoin 0.75%, Cosmos 0.54%, Binance 0.26%,...]]></description>
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            <guid>https://thenewsstrike.com/crypto-market-update-bitcoin-ether-solana-lead-gains-on-august-17-2026</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce Partner to Develop Indigenous AMCA Combat Engine]]></title>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/reliance-industries-rolls-royce-partner-to-develop-indigenous-amca-combat-engine</link>
            <description><![CDATA[London / Mumbai, 14th August 2026: Reliance Industries Limited (Reliance) and Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announced their strategic intent to partner and offer capabilities for the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. As par...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[EbixCash, MSRTC scale contactless transit payments as registrations cross 1 crore]]></title>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/ebixcash-msrtc-scale-contactless-transit-payments-as-registrations-cross-1-crore</link>
            <description><![CDATA[India, 14 August 2026: EbixCash, a leading digital financial services provider, and the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) have crossed a significant milestone in their National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)partnership. As of 12th August 2026, the programme crossed 1 crore card registrations and nearly 66 lakhs activated cards.The N...]]></description>
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            <guid>https://thenewsstrike.com/ebixcash-msrtc-scale-contactless-transit-payments-as-registrations-cross-1-crore</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[August 13, 2026: India’s Exports Surge 13.3% to $80.14 Billion in July; NITI Aayog Identifies 12 Priority Sectors for Manufacturing]]></title>
            <link>https://thenewsstrike.com/august-13-2026-indias-exports-surge-133-to-8014-billion-in-july-niti-aayog-identifies-12-priority-sectors-for-manufacturing</link>
            <description><![CDATA[August 13, 2026: India’s total exports, including merchandise and services, rose 13.3% year-on-year to an estimated $80.14 billion in July, while NITI Aayog identified 12 priority sectors with potential to strengthen India’s position as a global manufacturing hub.Top Business & Economy HeadlinesIndia’s Exports Rise 13.3% to $80.14 Billion in JulyIn...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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