Berkshire Hathaway to acquire OxyChem for $9.7 billion: Last major deal under Warren Buffett’s leadership? What we know

Warren Buffett-owned Berkshire Hathaway is set to acquire Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division, OxyChem, for $9.7 billion, marking possibly the last major deal under the billionaire investor who owns the firm, set to retire by year-end.Notably, Buffett’s name was absent from Thursday’s announcement materials, as reported by Associated Press, suggesting a transition of leadership to Vice…

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US stock markets at record high: S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge; rate cut hopes boost optimism despite government shutdown

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reached unprecedented levels when markets opened on Thursday, driven by fresh optimism regarding potential interest rate reductions, whilst investors prepare for minimal economic data releases as the week concludes.At market opening, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 20.0 points, representing a 0.04% increase, reaching 46,461.11. The S&P 500 advanced…

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Aadhaar update charges hiked: Certain services cost more from October 1, biometric update fee for children waived – check details

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a revised fee structure for Aadhaar-related services, effective October 1, 2025, and applicable until September 30, 2028. Subsequent adjustments are scheduled from October 1, 2028, to September 30, 2031.Under the new rates, standard service fees will rise: services previously costing Rs 50 will increase to Rs…

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Infrastructure push: Government mulls Rs 20,000 crore risk guarantee fund; aim to boost private investment

The government is considering setting up a Rs 20,000 crore risk guarantee fund to encourage private sector participation in infrastructure projects, according to PTI sources. The proposed fund aims to share project risks, easing financial pressure on developers and boosting private investment. The sources said the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) is likely to…

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NPS returns: National Pension System delivers 13% annual returns; ‘offers flexibility and choice,’ says FM

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hailed the National Pension System (NPS) saying that it has emerged as a high performing and cost effective retirement planning tool, with some of the best returns among global pension products.Speaking at the NPS Diwas conference in New Delhi, organised by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA),…

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India’s oil market: Why state-owned refineries are cutting Russian crude while private firms step up?

India’s oil market is seeing a mixed approach as state-owned and private refiners take contrasting strategies on Russian crude.State-run companies have cut back sharply while private refiners continue to take in supplies. In September, they imported an average of 605,000 barrels per day (bpd), 32% below their April–August average, 22% lower than August, and 45%…

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