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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: AI is taking over core operations of Indian IT companies
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. Millions of techies and engineers who have built India’s multi-billion-dollar IT services industry have a new teammate: artificial intelligence. And embracing this partnership is no longer optional — resistance could mean […]
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Battle for the recovering luxury market heats up
Louis Vuitton officially opened a new flagship in downtown Beijing on Jan. 13, 2026. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story For the last few weeks, a new […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India wants five big airlines — but even two are barely staying afloat
‘This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story Last month, Indian airports descended into chaos as hundreds of flights were cancelled by the country’s largest airline, Indigo, upending travel plans for thousands of passengers. Its closest […]
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CLSA recommends these 8 global defensive stocks, as 2026 kicks off in uncertain territory
2025 was characterized by uncertainty and divergence as geopolitics, tariffs and conflict gripped global markets. This year may be more of the same. Investment bank CLSA said it expects “resilience and rotation” in 2026 and named the defensive stocks and countercyclical plays it favors. In its “Global Themes Redux” report released on Monday, the bank […]
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: What’s next after a 10-year ‘experiment’ with U.S.-China competition
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story For someone who’s witnessed the ups and downs of U.S.-China tensions since the 1990s, James Zimmerman is unexpectedly hopeful about 2026. This year, he’s back […]
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Air India pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol; Canada seeks investigation
Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident of a pilot who was removed from a plane before it was due to take off and found to be under the influence of alcohol, a person familiar with the matter said. Two breathalyser tests conducted by Canadian police at Vancouver International Airport showed […]
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India’s Zepto files for IPO as quick-commerce race heats up
Zepto logo is seen on smartphone placed on keyboard in this illustration taken on May 2, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Indian quick-commerce firm Zepto has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, a regulatory filing showed on Saturday, positioning itself among India’s most anticipated listings next year. Quick-commerce firms in India are locked in […]
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Tariffs hit boots, bags and more as leather prices jump — and relief could be years away
Different types of leather are seen at the Rio of Mercedes cowboy boot factory, on July 31, 2025, in Mercedes, Texas. Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP | Getty Images Bootmaker Twisted X — known for its Western footwear — was thrown into chaos overnight when President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports in April. The […]
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5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026
Traveling is no longer just about the destination – or even the journey. It’s about the experience you walk away with. Since the end of Covid, experience‑led travel has continued to evolve, shifting away from checking off landmarks and more towards meaningful trips that help travelers connect with the people and places they visit. CNBC […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Why the India-U.S. trade deal remains elusive
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story India-U.S. relationship looked set to reach new heights at the start of 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the earliest foreign leaders to meet the newly elected […]
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