Hotel stocks plummeted, with Indian Hotels Company leading the decline at 6.8%, amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions following drone strikes by Pakistan. India responded with counterstrikes and blackouts in border districts. These events follow India's precision missile strike on terror camps and continued ceasefire violations by Pakistan, further heightening regional instability.

Not long ago, the U.S. was seen as a promising market for offshore wind. Now industry executives aren’t making any assumptions.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) reported a significant 54% increase in consolidated net profit for Q4FY25, reaching Rs 135 crore, driven by a 61% surge in revenue. For the entire fiscal year, net profit skyrocketed by 574% to Rs 560.04 crore, fueled by strong operating leverage and a substantial rise in average daily turnover of futures and options.

The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom is expected to benefit both nations economically and could also pave the way for similar agreements with other countries such as the United States and the European Union, says a report by Bank of Baroda.

Following the closure of 27 airports due to the ongoing military situation, aviation stocks are under scrutiny. Airlines like IndiGo and Air India are rerouting flights and offering fee waivers for affected routes. Passengers are advised to arrive at airports at least three hours early due to heightened security measures prompted by ceasefire violations along the LoC.

Mahindra & Mahindra's stock has surged following a strong March quarter, driven by market share gains and margin expansion across its automotive and tractor segments. The company plans to boost capacity to 85,000 units per month by FY27 and launch 17 new vehicles by 2030, including five BEVs.

Much of the agreement President Trump unveiled Thursday still needs to be negotiated, but the administration said the deal with one of America’s closest allies would be the first of many.

A lawsuit accuses Brookfield Asset Management of fraud, attempted bribery and improperly limiting investments in one of Elon Musk’s companies.

India's Volatility Index surged over 10% on Thursday due to escalating India-Pakistan military conflict concerns, triggering a late sell-off in equities. The Sensex and Nifty both experienced declines, with the Nifty falling 140 points and the Sensex dropping 412 points. Heightened uncertainty among traders led to profit-taking, as the VIX jumped nearly 40% since April 15.

Democratic supporters of the measure to regulate parts of the industry refused to allow it to move forward amid concerns in their party that President Trump and his family are profiting from cryptocurrency.

He shared an Emmy for his reporting on “Nightline” about South Africa’s policy of racial segregation. The National Association of Black Journalists named him journalist of the year.

The deal still has to be finalized, but it was hailed as a success by both countries for being the first since President Trump announced broad tariffs in April.

The deal should help some sectors and boost confidence among consumers and businesses, but the British economy faces other challenges.

In a wide-ranging interview, he explains his decision — amid the Trump administration’s assault on foreign aid — to accelerate the end of his giving.

The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power and relationships to bedevil its old enemy.

The Canadian brand accounts for more than 40% of Restaurant Brands’ quarterly revenue

Economists have shifted back their forecasts for lower borrowing costs as President Trump’s tariffs raised the risk of higher inflation and slower growth.

The automaker’s somber forecast for the fiscal year underscored how quickly fortunes had turned for many companies reckoning with President Trump’s tariffs.

At the Milken Institute conference, a who’s who of finance and corporate America, there was a mix of emotions about financial markets and the economy.

Holly LaFavers said she was eventually refunded $4,200 for her 8-year-old son’s order of Dum-Dums candy.

Deal includes some relief on recent tariffs for the United Kingdom, including on steel and aluminum

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A deal would be a positive sign for both governments, which have eyed an agreement since President Trump’s first term.

The central bank Thursday eased rules for foreign portfolio investors (FPI) to buy local corporate bonds by lifting caps on short-term debt investment limits at a time rate differentials between India and the US are at the narrowest in recent memory.

Mainstream measures have been slow to detect the impact of tariffs and uncertainty, leaving economists to scour earnings calls and private-sector data sources.

Financial stability report says global trade war could lead to severe economic consequences for Canada

The marketability of A’ja Wilson offers a case study in race, fame and gender.

The popularity of synthetic stones has sent the market for natural diamonds crashing. With consumers confused about how to tell the difference, how can a market leader like De Beers regain its sparkle?

After struggling through pandemic shutdowns and twin Hollywood strikes, the British film and TV industry is worried that duties will wreak devastation.

At the annual Milken Institute Global Conference, the anxious talk was about tariffs and hopes for trade agreements and de-escalation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had "productive" talks with Xi Jinping in Moscow on Thursday, addressing the Chinese leader as his "dear friend".

No 'heroic rebound' on the horizon as bear market looms, predicts TD

Following Indian Army's strikes on terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a reported explosion in Lahore led to temporary flight operations halt at Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot airports. 'Operation Sindoor' targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, responding to the Pahalgam attack where 26 people were killed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce with Ukraine took effect Thursday. This move, the Kremlin, said would test Kyiv's readiness for peace but that Ukraine has slammed as a farce. The Kremlin has said Russian forces will honour Putin's order for the duration of the holiday period, but will respond "immediately" if attacked.

Reserve Bank of India may give a record dividend to the government. This could offset tax revenue shortfalls due to slow growth. Economists predict a payout between 3 to 3.5 trillion rupees. The windfall will help bridge the gap in tax collections. Government can use this to increase spending on social welfare.

As president, he helped persuade companies like Estée Lauder and Ford to advertise in the pages of the first mass-circulation magazine directed at Black women.

Following Indian military strikes on terror targets in PoK and Pakistan's Punjab province, a top US military commander stated that the US is closely monitoring the situation. This response follows India's Operation Sindoor, a retaliation for the April 22 terror attack.

President Trump announced that the 145% tariffs on Chinese imports will remain in place as US and Chinese officials prepare for trade talks in Switzerland. He refuted claims that the US initiated the talks and stated the US is no longer facing massive trade losses. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted the trade talks' potential impact on the US economy.

Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on China.

A technical outage in Philadelphia last week terrified air traffic controllers and stranded passengers. As the summer travel season looms, the F.A.A. is racing to address the problems.

The central bank stuck to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation and slower growth.

Company has been looking to raise money by monetizing its leases and selling its intellectual property to pay back creditors

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Many passengers showed up at airports early for extra screening or brought passports, easing fears that the long-postponed deadline would turn into a travel nightmare.

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to stick to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation and slower growth.

The company’s domestic theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Revenue climbed 9 percent, to $6.5 billion, in the latest quarter.

The company’s executives tried to reassure potential advertisers about the app’s future in the United States without directly addressing a looming ban under a federal law.

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

Executives at several companies that sell popular products have recently pointed to signs of wariness among shoppers.

The New York Times wants to hear from European business owners about how they are navigating the uncertainty of President Trump’s tariffs.

Disneyland Abu Dhabi could become a growth engine for the company in the region. It could also expose Disney and its vaunted brand to criticism.

The implications for the industry could be significant, given that most other streaming services have copied Netflix’s design.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will finally start negotiating with Chinese counterparts. But business leaders shouldn’t expect any sudden breakthroughs.

As he proposes ever stiffer tariffs, President Trump has normalized his merely big ones.

The company had nearly 11.7 million total subscribers at the end of March. Adjusted operating profit grew 21.9 percent compared with the same quarter a year ago.

Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in numerous fatalities, including women and children. A school sheltering displaced Palestinians was hit, causing significant casualties. Another school in Gaza City, also serving as a shelter, faced a similar attack. Tensions escalate as Israel prepares to intensify operations in Gaza. The conflict's impact on hostages and humanitarian aid remains a critical concern.

The company, which has shaped how millions eat and exercise, is trying to reduce its debt as it expands its telehealth business.

Dear Media, a podcast company known for chatty celebrity and lifestyle shows, is also tapping into women’s interest in alternative health.

China’s central bank acted shortly after news that officials from China and the Trump administration will hold their first formal trade talks since the punishing tariffs began.

Simple Energy, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is planning an IPO by FY27 to raise ₹3,000 crore for market expansion, a new manufacturing unit, and R&D. The company aims to increase its touchpoints from 15 to 500 in the next two years and targets ₹800 crore in revenue in FY26.

Morocco is linked to Europe on the strength of its auto sector and a trade pact. But its status as a connector country has become precarious in the trade war.

Fearing the wrath of President Trump, some elite law firms are declining pro bono work on lawsuits challenging the administration’s policies.

The tech billionaire’s staff was concerned that correspondence about his home in West Lake Hills would become public after neighbors complained.

Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary, and Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, will discuss trade and economic matters with the officials this week.

Mr. Bisignano, a former Wall Street executive, will lead an agency upended by big staff cuts and other significant changes.

The gift is the largest in Tel Aviv University’s history, and is expected to help relieve Israel’s shortage of doctors.

While imports can swing with seasonal shifts, President Trump’s ratcheting up of U.S. tariffs on China has begun to cascade through supply chains, government data shows.

Investors take hope that 'confidence-shattering escalatory tariff cycle' can be avoided

But doing so won't be easy, says former Bank of Canada governor

The two countries signed a deal three years after negotiations began to strengthen alliances in what the British prime minister called a “new era” of trade.

Mattel, the U.S. toy company, said it would increase prices of some U.S. toys, citing levies on Chinese imports.

The Indian rupee slipped on Tuesday, tracking mild losses in regional peers and dollar demand from foreign banks, though broader weakness in the greenback limited the decline.

Items on government's agenda from selling pipeline to catalyzing private sector investment could draw interest from asset manager, putting conflict of interest rules in the spotlight

Paytm is set to announce its Q4FY25 results with brokerages divided on outcomes. JM Financial and Yes Securities expect a PAT swing to profit, while Motilal Oswal sees narrowed losses. Revenue estimates range from Rs 1,975 to Rs 2,199 crore. UPI incentives, improving EBITDA margins, and operating leverage remain key drivers and monitorables across all forecasts.

The rupee closed at 84.25 against the U.S. dollar, up 0.4% on the day. The currency had touched a peak of 84.1275 in early trading but trimmed gains in the latter half of the session.

The United States aims to reshape India's trade policies. This is part of a proposed agreement. The US seeks tariff cuts and regulatory changes. These changes could benefit American firms. Key areas of focus include agriculture and dairy. The US wants changes to India's minimum price support programs. They also want easier access for US retail giants.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic met in Brussels, reaffirming their commitment to finalize the India-EU Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2025. The discussions focused on enhancing market access, strengthening supply chains, and ensuring mutual benefits for sustainable development. Both sides emphasized the importance of a fair agreement to boost innovation and support future investments.

Krishnan Ramachandran's reappointment as CEO and MD of Niva Bupa Health Insurance has been approved by the IRDAI for a five-year term, starting May 1, 2025. With over two decades of experience in health insurance and healthcare, Ramachandran previously held leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting L.P., Arthur Andersen and Apollo DKV Insurance.

India and the US are set to begin face-to-face discussions in mid-May regarding their proposed bilateral trade agreement, following virtual talks this week. India aims to finalise the initial phase of the trade pact swiftly, potentially by September-October. Officials are monitoring potential import surges due to global tariff uncertainties, with a dedicated cell established for tracking.

India's vegetable oil imports witnessed a 16% decline in March, totaling 9.98 lakh tonnes, primarily due to a significant drop in crude sunflower oil shipments. During the first five months of the 2024-25 oil marketing year, total vegetable oil imports marginally decreased. Palm oil imports sharply decreased, while soft oil imports jumped during the same period.

Despite mixed market conditions, India’s financial sector remained resilient in Q4 FY25, with 11.1% YoY credit growth and stable asset quality. Gold loans and vehicle financiers led the performance, while microfinance showed improving collections. With RBI rate cuts likely, FY26 is expected to see 12% credit growth. Shriram Finance and HDFC Bank emerge as top picks for investors.

BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.

Lok Sabha election 2024: ​​The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.

Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. ​​Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt to retain all the 26 Lok Sabha seats it won in 2019.

The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K Kavitha was arrested on the eve of poll dates announcement, adding insult to the injury.

Kavitha's arrest before Lok Sabha elections may psychologically impact BRS party. Meanwhile, fomer minister Harish Rao announced protests in the state. Moreover, desertion of MPs and leaders who are not contesting polls adds to party's troubles. Nagesh Kumar predictsed that more desertions could happen due to Kavitha's arrest.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified that her fall at home was due to a 'sensation of push.' Initial reports suggested she fell due to 'some push from behind,' leading to injuries on her forehead and nose. Banerjee received treatment at SSKM Hospital and is reported to be clinically stable. The incident sparked speculation, but the police confirmed no complaint has been lodged. Banerjee has suffered injuries in the past and is under a "Z+ category" security cover.

Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.

But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."

This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.

Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.

Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.

“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.

Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.

"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."

Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.

"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."

"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."

"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."

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The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.

It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.

An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.

Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.

Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.

Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.

Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.

The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.

Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.

The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.

Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.

Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.

Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.

The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.

The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.

In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.

In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.

A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.