Mattel’s American Girl brand turns 40, dolls enter a new era

Mattel’s American Girl brand turns 40, dolls enter a new era

The original six American Girl historical characters — Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya — are displayed at the brand’s flagship store, Luke Fountain The flagship American Girl Place at Rockefeller Center in New York City feels frozen in time. The air smells faintly of vanilla. Young girls…

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India-EU FTA to deepen trade ties and tech cooperation, says Austrian official

India-EU FTA to deepen trade ties and tech cooperation, says Austrian official

The EU-India Free Trade Agreement is expected to open significant opportunities across trade, artificial intelligence and resilient supply chains, Austria’s State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery Alexander Proll said, describing the pact as a major step forward in economic cooperation.In an interview with PTI, Proll called the agreement a transformative arrangement that could benefit nearly…

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India, U.S. to reschedule chief negotiators meet on interim trade deal: Sources

India, U.S. to reschedule chief negotiators meet on interim trade deal: Sources

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters India and the U.S. have decided to reschedule the proposed meeting of their chief negotiators in Washington to finalise the text of the interim trade pact, sources said on Sunday (February 22, 2026). “With regards to the visit of Indian team of negotiators to the U.S. for the…

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TVS Motor CEO K.N. Radhakrishnan says ‘two-wheeler industry to grow at 8-9% Compound Annual Growth Rate in long term’

TVS Motor CEO K.N. Radhakrishnan says ‘two-wheeler industry to grow at 8-9% Compound Annual Growth Rate in long term’

TVS Motor Company CEO K.N. Radhakrishnan. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The two-wheeler industry has the potential to grow at 8-9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in the long term, drawing from the momentum of GST rate cut, government’s spending on infrastructure and overall growth of the economy, according to TVS Motor Company CEO K.N….

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What’s behind a big jump in January property tech funding

What’s behind a big jump in January property tech funding

A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Capital…

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Trump’s tariffs struck down, what’s next? SBI suggests adopting a ‘counter-intuitive’ approach

Trump’s tariffs struck down, what’s next? SBI suggests adopting a ‘counter-intuitive’ approach

US Supreme Court’s recent striking down of President Donald Trump’s tariff framework could lift the policy outlook and influence the current climate of uncertainty. A recent report by SBI Research has suggested that countries may have to negotiate with a “counter-intuitive” approach in the interim phase, given that the final say on tariff matters rests…

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Net FDI into India negative for fourth straight month as outward repatriation hits record highs

Net FDI into India negative for fourth straight month as outward repatriation hits record highs

A close up picture of letters FDI . Foreign direct investment will boost up the economy. | Photo Credit: Chinmayi Shroff Net foreign direct investment remained negative for the fourth consecutive month in December 2025, coming in at -$1.6 billion, due to repatriation by foreign companies in India and outward investments by Indian companies exceeding…

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India’s aviation is in need of data-driven oversight

India’s aviation is in need of data-driven oversight

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, faced an operational crisis in December 2025, leading to a surge in fares across the country. This episode underscored a broader issue: India is becoming the world’s third-largest aviation market without building the data systems required to oversee it. In this case, regulators quickly stepped in to protect consumer interests. The…

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AI boom new opportunities for private money in Asia infrastructure

AI boom new opportunities for private money in Asia infrastructure

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Allspring Global Investments’ Gary Tan says the AI buildup is generating investment opportunities in the private markets, allowing investors in Asia to benefit from market-driven returns in this space for the first time. 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website 01:37 Check SleepLean…

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Bath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as brands embrace logistics network

Bath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as brands embrace logistics network

An assortment of Bath & Body Works products. Courtesy of Bath & Body Works Bath & Body Works Champagne Toast bodywash, with no minimum shipping threshold, is now just a click away for Amazon Prime members. The mall-favorite brand is making some of its best-selling fragrances, bodywashes, hand soaps and candles available for Amazon’s U.S….

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