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Ajay Bagga expects Indian markets may have bottomed out, citing minimal Q1 downgrades and signs of recovery. He sees the upcoming GST Council meeting and potential consumption tax cuts as critical catalysts for growth.

Despite a weak August for D-Street, 10 BSE smallcap stocks defied the broader selloff, surging up to 55%. Names like Yatra Online, Apollo Micro Systems, and Rishabh Instruments led the month’s standout rally.

The BSE 500 slipped nearly 2% in August as Trump’s tariff moves and weak Q1 earnings spooked investors. FIIs pulled out nearly Rs 35,000 crore, dragging PSU, infrastructure, and energy stocks, while autos, consumer discretionary, and durables outperformed on GST reform optimism. PNB Housing Finance was the biggest loser as the counter slipped 24% in August while top returns of 28% was recorded by KIOCL.

Indian markets ended the truncated week in red as U.S. tariff concerns weighed on sentiment, erasing prior gains. Nifty and Bank Nifty showed bearish signals, with key EMA levels under pressure, while rollover data indicated cautious optimism despite weak banking sector performance.

The phrase "Trump Is Dead" trended on X, fueled by public speculation, recent political remarks, and comments from The Simpsons creator Matt Groening. Vice President JD Vance's remarks about succession, coupled with Trump's health updates, further ignited the trend. The Simpsons' history of uncanny predictions about Trump also contributed to the online buzz.

Silver futures on MCX hit an all-time high of ₹1,17,250/kg, driven by strong industrial demand, Fed rate cut expectations, rupee weakness, and solar sector support. Analysts project silver may touch ₹2,00,000/kg by 2028.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright attributes rising electricity bills to Democrats' green power policies, but the reality is more complex. Distribution infrastructure investments, not generation, drive much of the price increase. While deregulation has been successful, Trump's attacks on renewables and lack of focus on AI's energy demands threaten to further inflate costs for consumers.

A tragic incident occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Robin Westman, a 23-year-old, opened fire, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to seventeen others. Disturbingly, one of Westman's guns had 'Nuke India' written on it. Journalist Laura Loomer highlighted anti-Indian and anti-Jewish sentiments, also noting the phrase 'Israel Must Fall'.

US President Donald Trump called Wednesday for billionaire George Soros and his son to face criminal charges over unfounded claims that the family, a favorite target of the right, have secretly funded violent protests around the country. "George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, referring to a law against taking part in a criminal organization. des/bgs

Amidst Trump's claims of massive oil reserves, the US envoy in Pakistan highlighted American companies' strong interest in the nation's oil and gas sector. Despite skepticism from industry veterans and declining foreign investment, Pakistan is seeking to attract exploration bids. Challenges remain, including infrastructure gaps and security concerns, hindering the realisation of its energy potential.

American and Western officials are concerned about a potential Chinese takeover of Vietnam's Nui Phao tungsten mine and refinery, a significant source of the critical mineral outside China. This acquisition could disrupt Western access, especially given China's recent export restrictions on tungsten amid trade tensions.

Indian exporters are scrambling for options to mitigate the fallout of US President Donald Trump's threatened tariff salvo against the world's most populous nation. Since Trump's tariff threats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging a "peaceful resolution" to the conflict.

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Since October 2024, the Indian stock market has been very volatile, with corrections, global disruptions, and a growing gap between fundamentals and valuations.

The IPO market is bracing for a blockbuster week starting July 29 with 14 new issues lined up across mainboard and SME platforms. The combined fundraising target crosses Rs 7,000 crore, led by marquee names like National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) and Aditya Infotech, while several SME offerings aim to ride the retail frenzy.

India and the UK have formalized a trade agreement, offering immediate duty-free access to a quarter of UK exports while safeguarding sensitive sectors like dairy and strategic industries. Concessions for other products will be phased in over several years, with specific rules of origin to prevent transshipment.

India's apple imports are facing disruption. Geopolitics are influencing prices this harvest season. Traders are avoiding Turkish apples due to political tensions. The Attari-Wagah border closure halts Afghan imports. This may increase prices for Kashmiri and Himachali apples. Iranian apple imports are risky. India's domestic production is less than consumption. Apple imports are rising year-on-year.

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.

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.