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There seems to be a shift taking place in India's IT landscape. For the last 2 consecutive years, India's mid-sized IT firms have grown faster than their larger peers - and now, they're public saying one thing - that the top tech service providers seem to be losing their mojo.Firms like Coforge, Persistent and others have an edge as compared to their larger rivals like TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra. Why? Because they believe they have one thing going for them that the bigger rivals don't - AGILITY, which is especially important in this age of AI.So what exactly is happening in this space and do they seem to be right about this? Because if yes, the legacy companies may have to watch out.Watch!#india #it #jobs

Rollin’ With The Boss is back with Season 2!In the very first episode, Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor at Mint, rides along with Dipali Goenka, CEO of Welspun.From boardroom diaries to personal insights, Dipali opens up during this candid drive about what it takes to lead a $5 billion textile empire. Don’t miss this power-packed conversation that blends leadership, ambition, and inspiration. Releasing Soon. #Welspun #DipaliGoenka #Leadership #BusinessPresented by  @RajnigandhaPM  Luxury partner  @lexus 

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.

Tariffs, Oil & Trump’s India Puzzle

Trump doubled tariffs on India to 50% over Russian oil purchases, hoping Delhi would bend. It hasn’t. Ex-diplomat KP Fabian says Trump’s “Triple T – Trumped-up Trump Tariffs” failed. Modi and Trump still call each other “friends,” but beneath the smiles, India is sticking to its long game: dealing with the US, Russia, and China without picking sides.

Tharoor Fires Back

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dismissed US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s claim that India will “say sorry” to Trump. “We have nothing to apologize for,” he said, pointing out that past US governments encouraged India to buy Russian oil. With Trump’s team threatening harsher sanctions, Tharoor warned against his “mercurial temperament,” stressing India’s right to protect its energy security.

Physics Wallah’s $437M Leap

As Byju’s and Unacademy crash, Physics Wallah is preparing a $437 million IPO. Revenue jumped 49% to $330 million, losses shrank, and the founders are betting on affordable, quality learning and physical coaching centers. Proof that content beats hype.

Tihar’s Image Makeover

To overcome UK courts blocking extraditions, India let British officials inspect Tihar Jail. They were “largely impressed,” and Delhi even offered a special enclave for fugitives. With 178 extradition cases pending, including Mallya and Nirav Modi, India is desperate to fix its global image.

India’s $1.8M Trump Whisperer

India hired Trump’s ex-strategist Jason Miller for $1.8M a year to lobby in Washington. Miller recently posed with Trump at the White House, signaling Delhi now has a direct line into Trumpworld—an investment already paying off.

In this interview, we speak with Former Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Meera Shankar, who said something interesting.She says that "some people say that if you take the education fees that Indian students pay in the US, you take consultancy fees, you take royalty fees, you take intellectual property fees, and actually the US has a trade surplus of $30 to $40 billion in services trade with India"She also said that if you compare that to China's or Europe's trade surplus with the U.S., Trump is picking a target which is not really meaningful or rational. Watch!#donaldtrump #tariffs #india

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.

India–Singapore seal new pacts

PM Modi and Singapore’s Lawrence Wong signed five agreements spanning fintech, green shipping, aviation, space, and advanced manufacturing. Singapore pledged deeper investments in semiconductors and logistics, while both leaders pushed for supply chain “green lanes.” Trade pacts CECA and AITIGA will be reviewed, and security cooperation stepped up. With $170 bn invested and $35 bn in trade, Singapore remains India’s biggest Southeast Asian partner.

Food apps hike festive fees

Swiggy and Zomato (Eternal) raised platform fees to ₹15 and ₹12, adding surge and distance charges. With 18% GST on deliveries, festive food will cost more—but platforms bet demand won’t drop. Together, they handle 5 million orders daily, making even ₹2–3 hikes worth crores.

Afghan quake toll climbs

Twin quakes have killed 2,200+ and injured 3,600 in eastern Afghanistan. Entire villages lie flattened, with 98% of homes destroyed in some areas. Aid is running thin—WFP says food may last just four weeks. Survivors face aftershocks, harsh weather, and little shelter.

EU leans on India

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urged India to press Russia toward peace in Ukraine. She also pushed to close the India–EU free trade pact this year, with talks resuming Sept 8. The EU calls India’s role critical for both diplomacy and global trade.

Gold cools as stocks rally

Gold slipped 0.46% to ₹1,06,704 per 10g and silver 0.81% to ₹1,24,850, as investors moved into equities after sweeping GST reforms boosted market optimism. Analysts advise booking profits and waiting for dips before re-entering.

SoftBank trims Ola stake

SoftBank cut its Ola Electric holding to 15.68%, even as the stock soared 61% in August. Bhavish Aggarwal’s EV roadmap and China easing r

Gurugram, India’s glitzy IT and corporate hub, faces chaos every monsoon as traffic jams and flooding cripple daily life—even beside luxury penthouses and major landmarks. Residents, journalists, and experts weigh in on infrastructure failures, skyrocketing real estate prices, and whether the city can handle the new mega-projects. Can Gurugram solve its rainy season curse, or will problems only get worse?Watch this video to find out.#gurugramnews #gurugram #gurugramrain #gurgaonrealestate #gurgaonrain #monsoon

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.

Rat Bite Horror in Indore

Two newborns bitten by rats inside Indore’s government-run MY Hospital died within 24 hours, sparking outrage. Hospital authorities insist the deaths were due to septicemia and congenital conditions, not the bites. But the Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission has demanded answers, opposition leaders call it systemic negligence, and the state government has suspended staff and fined the pest control agency. For grieving families, accountability comes too late.

China’s Power Parade

Marking 80 years since WWII, Xi Jinping unveiled a stunning display of military might in Beijing. From hypersonic Yingji missiles and DF-series ICBMs to stealth fighters, drones, and truck-mounted lasers, the showcase highlighted China’s growing edge in numbers and technology. Analysts, though, caution that parade power doesn’t equal battlefield experience—yet Beijing’s message to rivals is unmistakable: it’s preparing to outproduce and outpace them.

Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Hit

Luxury automaker JLR confirmed a cyberattack that forced global system shutdowns, disrupting production and retail. While no customer data breach is evident, the disruption adds to its troubles—delayed EV launches and trade headwinds. The attack highlights how UK firms remain prime targets for sophisticated hackers, raising fresh alarms on corporate cyber readiness.

Putin Opens Door to Zelensky Talks

In Beijing, Vladimir Putin said he’s ready to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow—if talks are well-prepared. But he also warned Russia would continue fighting if diplomacy fails. With Trump pushing for a trilateral summit, both sides trade blame for delays. For now, Putin’s remarks offer only a slim glimmer of dialogue amid the grinding war.

GST Rate Reset Before Diwali

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s GST Council has slashed rates on essentials—footwear and clothes up to ₹2,500 now fall under the 5% slab, doubling the earlier limit. Bigger reforms are coming: most 12% goods will drop to 5%, and many 28% items to 18%. Sin goods stay at 40%. The move ties back to PM Modi’s “Diwali gift” promise—lighter bills for households, heavier worries for states losing tax revenue.

The US government under Donald Trump has been dealing back-to-back blows to foreign students who are looking to go there and study. After tightening norms, increasing checks and introducing social media vetting, now, a draft rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security is likely to make the road even tougher. The US government wants to limit the time that students get visas at all to a maximum of 4 years, regardless of the situation. All these changes have left both students and their parents in the lurch about whether they should actually go to the US to study anymore, or not. In this episode, an education counsellor weighs in - watch!#america #donaldtrump #immigration

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.

India is at the center of some big moves this week—diplomatic, economic, and corporate.

In Beijing, Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif tried to woo Vladimir Putin, praising Russia’s “balancing act” in South Asia and calling him a “dynamic leader.” But here’s the truth—India’s ties with Moscow run deeper, built over decades of defense and energy cooperation, far outweighing Islamabad’s fresh overtures.

Meanwhile, Singapore’s new PM Lawrence Wong has chosen New Delhi for his maiden visit, underlining confidence in India’s growth story. Deals on aviation, space, finance, and digital innovation are on the table, along with a $1.3 billion PSA port project. Singapore remains India’s top investor and is doubling down with plans to put in $15 billion this year.

On the energy front, Russia has offered India even bigger discounts on crude, just as the Trump administration slapped 50% tariffs on Indian exports. New Delhi isn’t backing down—its refiners find Russian oil too cost-effective to resist. PM Modi reinforced at the SCO summit that Russia remains a “special partner.”

Back home, Tata Consultancy Services finally landed a mega deal after a long dry spell—a $640 million contract with Danish insurer Tryg. The win comes at a time when rivals have been snapping up billion-dollar clients and TCS faces investor concerns after weak growth and job cuts.

And setting the stage for long-term reform, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new task force to cut red tape and ease compliance for small businesses, paired with GST reforms. With GDP at 7.8%, inflation at an eight-year low, and a recent S&P upgrade, India’s economic resilience is shining through.

As India Post decided to merge its 50 year registered post operations with Speed Post, It was an end of an era for millions of Indians. Tales of Love, hugs, chai, and emotions. For 5 decade India Post and its postmen were synonymous with India's growth.

MINT decided to go to the India Post office and talk to the most important stakeholder : The Postmen & Postwomen. Their feelings, emotions and most importantly stories from the ground. The relations they have formed. #india #indiapost #dakiya #postman #postwoman #jyotiradityascindia #mint #businessnews #email #emoji #abhinavtrivedi #narendramodi #piyushgoyal #registeredpost #speedpost