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To expand beyond Noida's nearly fully developed footprint, Uttar Pradesh is developing 'New Noida' across 20,000 hectares to boost manufacturing, investment, and infrastructure. Watch in for details 👇 https://youtu.be/-313yQi_5P4

Virat Kohli made his debut on professional networking platform LinkedIn on Tuesday, sharing his vision for India's sports industry and his decision to invest in Agilitas Sports after ending his association with Puma. Kohli reportedly turned down a renewal offer worth Rs 300 crore over eight years from Puma, choosing an equity-based partnership instead. Details: https://www.business-standard.com/s/2gA2J79

Donald Trump is seeking Russian diesel to lower US fuel prices before the midterms, though legal and supply hurdles may limit its impact. Watch in for details 👇 https://youtu.be/HWd3O9PPqRU

FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is open to hearing suggestions on the removal of LTCG tax during consultations for the upcoming Union Budget, amid questions from domestic and foreign investors over equity taxation. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Sitharaman said investors, both in India and overseas, had been discussing the taxation of capital gains and different asset classes, including the securities transaction tax (STT). Details: https://www.business-standard.com/s/2gA2J4B

The NPCI has deferred its planned 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments above ₹2,000. What is the fee, who pays it, and why has the implementation been postponed? Find out: https://youtu.be/vJiinTkNwP0