Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: The completion of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has been delayed by two years due to slow progress in Gujarat sections. Union minister Nitin Gadkari has urged acceleration in construction following delays caused by land acquisition and technical issues.
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Gold prices hit a record high of $3,160 per ounce as investors sought safe havens amid declining stock market futures following President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on major trading partners. Stocks and futures markets experienced significant declines, particularly in technology and clothing sectors, with companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Gap seeing substantial drops.
Credit rating upgrades have continued to outpace downgrades in FY25, though at a slower pace compared to FY24. ICRA remains positive due to factors like tax relief and improved credit availability, while others like CareEdge and Crisil also see stability despite global headwinds.
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to enhance their risk management frameworks for green technologies at a seminar in New Delhi. He emphasized the need for financial institutions to prepare for climate-related risks and highlighted RBI's efforts, including stress testing and developing new data systems. Malhotra also called for greater collaboration and further initiatives to support sustainable finance.
Peter Schiff warns that Bitcoin could crash to $20,000 if the Nasdaq enters a bear market. He emphasizes the historical correlation between Bitcoin and Nasdaq declines, while also pointing out gold’s potential rise as an alternative safe haven.
The Trump administration's decision to exempt tariffs on Indian pharma imports brings relief to a $9 billion-plus US export market, highlighting India's key role in providing affordable generic medicines. However, India's medical device sector faces a 26% reciprocal tariff, potentially impacting its growth and exports.
The rupee fell 51 paise, closing at 87.2 per US dollar, marking its sharpest decline in three weeks. Regional currency weakness, importer hedging, and dollar demand pressured the currency. The fall is linked to the expiry of NDF contracts and weak sentiment in Asian markets. Analysts expect the rupee to depreciate further with the pace depending on RBI's interventions and foreign outflows.
Goldman Sachs has cut price targets for Indian IT stocks due to anticipated lower revenue growth amid US economic uncertainty. With significant revenue from the US, companies like LTIMindtree were downgraded while TCS is viewed more favorably. The brokerage highlighted ongoing challenges including muted discretionary spending and potential project delays due to macroeconomic conditions.
Lakshmi Venu, director of TAFE and daughter of CMD Mallika Srinivasan, is appointed vice-chairperson of TAFE. This aligns with the next generation taking leadership roles in TAFE and TVS, where her brother Sudarshan Venu is MD of TVS Holdings and TVS Motor Company. Lakshmi aims to enhance TAFE's growth and success.
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app, has achieved the top spot in Apple's App Store productivity category, surpassing ChatGPT. Founded by Liang Wenfeng, DeepSeek’s R1 AI model is noted for its efficiency and low cost. It’s gaining global attention for its strong performance and has been praised by industry leaders, though some remain skeptical about its development costs.