Adani Group is officially withdrawing from a $442 million wind power project in Sri Lanka after the government attempted to renegotiate the agreement for better energy rates.
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Rohan Mirchandani, the 42-year-old co-founder of Epigamia, passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest. He established the company in 2013, introducing flavored Greek yogurt to India. Epigamia's leadership and board, including Mirchandani's family, will continue his work. His death is a loss to the entrepreneurial community.
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India's foreign exchange reserves surged by USD 15.267 billion to USD 653.966 billion by March 7, 2024, following a USD 10 billion forex swap by the RBI. Foreign currency assets and gold reserves saw significant increases, while the reserve position with the IMF decreased slightly. This marks the largest weekly rise in over two years.
Consumer-centric companies are witnessing a surge in sales as Valentine's Day approaches, with increased demand for jewellery, apparel, premium chocolates, and curated experiences. Quick commerce platforms like Zomato are capitalising on the spike in demand for flowers, cakes, and desserts. Retailers report sales on par with the festive season, boosting Valentine's Day's commercial appeal.
A rally in tech stocks powered Wall Street gains in a quiet pre-Christmas session. Tesla led the megacaps, with Broadcom and AMD rising as Biden's team probed Chinese chips. Investors hope for the 'Santa Claus Rally' to boost year-end stocks further. The S&P 500 climbed 1.1%, Nasdaq 100 up 1.4%, and Dow Jones increased 0.9%.
IndusInd Bank anticipates a 2.35% drop in net worth by December 2024 due to internal account discrepancies. Despite this, the bank remains confident about its profitability and capital adequacy. Meanwhile, shares fell following the RBI's decision to grant CEO Sumant Kathpalia a one-year extension instead of the proposed three years.
India's military modernization continues in a slow and haphazard manner with a modest 9.5% hike in the defence budget. The capital expenditure for acquisitions and infrastructure saw only a 4.6% increase, while the revenue outlay for operational costs and salaries remains almost double the capital provision.
Dalal Street investors largely ignored the US's new tariff plans, with Sensex and Nifty closing slightly down. Despite the negative close of leading indices, midcap and smallcap stocks saw buying interest. The day's decline was triggered by negative global sentiment and President Trump's new tariff announcements on Indian imports.
Apple has unveiled a $500 billion investment plan for the US over the next four years, which includes a significant AI server factory in Texas and 20,000 new R&D jobs. This initiative aligns with Apple's ongoing commitment to American innovation and manufacturing. CEO Tim Cook's announcement follows a recent meeting with President Trump, amid ongoing US tariffs on Chinese goods.