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Microsoft has officially ceased its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, citing economic instability and political turmoil as key factors. The decision follows a period of declining trade conditions, high taxes, and difficulties in tech imports. Former President Alvi linked the exit to missed investment opportunities due to regime change, highlighting a shift towards Vietnam for expansion.

CA Rudramurthy BV advises buying on dips in Nifty until it stays above 25,000, with 25,200 as strong support. He suggests similar strategy for Bank Nifty above 56,000, anticipating positive Q1 results to drive market highs. Top sector picks include Defence (BEL, HAL), Pharma (Divi’s Labs, Laurus Labs, Biocon), and PSU banks (SBI, PNB).

Angel One shares: As of June 2025, the client base reached 32.47 million, marking a 31.3% increase year-on-year and a 1.6% rise from the previous month. Gross client additions for the month were 0.55 million, up 9.3% compared to the previous month but down 41.5% year-on-year.

Bosch shares surged nearly 3.5% following a regulatory disclosure regarding a customs order. The company faces a duty demand and penalty totaling Rs 96 crore related to import duty benefits and incorrect classification of automotive components. Despite this financial impact, strong investor interest propelled the stock, with technical indicators suggesting it may be overbought.

Paras Defence and Space Technologies shares rose over 8% on Friday. This followed a 1:2 stock split. The company's market capitalisation is now Rs 7,442.64 crore. The stock split became effective on July 4. It aimed to boost liquidity and attract more retail investors. The stock's RSI indicates neutral momentum.

BSE shares: In a 105-page interim order, SEBI alleged that Jane Street and its affiliates employed high-frequency trading strategies to manipulate key benchmark indices such as the Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty. The regulator claimed these actions misled retail investors and enabled the firm to earn substantial profits in India's rapidly expanding options market.

Suzuki surpassed Mercedes-Benz as Japan's leading car importer in June, driven by the popularity of the Jimny Nomad and Fronx, both assembled in India. The Jimny Nomad's success led to a temporary halt in orders due to overwhelming demand. Honda also experienced significant import growth with its India-produced WR-V, highlighting a shift in consumer preference towards affordable, compact SUVs.

India's market regulator, SEBI, has barred Jane Street, a U.S. trading firm, from accessing the Indian securities market following an investigation into alleged market manipulation involving equity derivatives positions. SEBI has also impounded 48.4 billion rupees from Jane Street, claiming these are 'unlawful gains'. Jane Street disputes the findings and intends to engage further with the regulator.

As the Dalai Lama approaches 90, concerns rise within the Tibetan community about the future after his passing. His successor's selection faces challenges, with China asserting its authority over the process. The global Tibetan community fears increased suppression of their culture and identity.

Barclays has announced executive appointments in its Asia Pacific investment banking division, aiming to boost regional growth amidst a global capital allocation review. Richard Satchwell will lead Capital Markets Financing for APAC, while Ee-Ching Tay becomes the chief of Merger and Acquisition for the region. These changes follow Avinash Thakur's appointment as head of the division.

A study reveals that US employers may incur significant costs due to President Donald Trump's tariff policies. JPMorganChase Institute estimates a direct cost of USD 82.3 billion for businesses. Retail and wholesale sectors are particularly vulnerable. These tariffs could lead to price increases, layoffs, or reduced profits. The analysis contradicts claims that foreign manufacturers will bear the tariff costs.

Republican Party is facing internal conflict regarding a tax-cut and spending bill. The House of Representatives will reconsider the bill. The Senate already passed the bill with a narrow margin. The bill is expected to increase the nation's debt. Democrats are against the bill. The bill includes cuts to Medicaid.

The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.

Rural India is experiencing an economic transformation, with a surge in the services sector driving growth. A recent report highlights that 112 rural districts, encompassing 291 million people, have exceeded a $2,000 per capita income. This milestone indicates rising prosperity and significant consumer potential, positioning rural areas as key contributors to India's consumption engine.

Pune's onion prices have surged by approximately 20% in the last two weeks due to crop damage from heavy rains, leading to reduced market arrivals. Despite increased production and storage, onions are becoming more expensive. Trade sources anticipate further price increases, potentially fueled by upcoming government onion procurement.

Economists anticipate Reserve Bank of India will reduce interest rates this week. This decision comes amid decreasing inflation. Experts await the central bank's insights on inflation and economic growth. These insights will help determine the duration of the easing cycle. The goal is to stimulate demand in India's growing economy. The focus remains on consumption, investment, and global uncertainties.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government's focus on promoting lower denomination currency and increasing digital transaction awareness. With the Rs 2000 note nearly out of circulation, efforts are underway to encourage digital transfers, highlighted by UPI's record 16.73 billion transactions in December 2024, reflecting India's move towards a cashless economy.

The Reserve Bank of India's record dividend payout of nearly Rs 2.7 trillion to the government has been made possible due to robust gross dollar sales, higher foreign exchange gains, and steady increases in interest income, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

A Union Bank of India report indicates metal prices may increase the Wholesale Price Index. While overall WPI dropped in April 2025, metal prices rose. Core WPI moderated, but metals like iron and steel played a key role. Fuel WPI fell due to lower global oil prices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.