Jitesh Sharma, acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for 11 crore, shared insights into his relationship with Virat Kohli. Sharma revealed that Kohli has taught him tricks to improve his game ever since he joined RCB ahead of the 2025 IPL campaign. Sharma also said in a podcast that he's gotten advice on how to play when coming in at number 5 or 6.
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Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla's CFO, has garnered attention with his extraordinary $139.5 million compensation for 2024, primarily from stock options, surpassing tech leaders like Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai. Taneja's journey from Delhi University to Wall Street, including roles at PwC and SolarCity, culminated in his current position, where he navigates Tesla's financial strategy amid market challenges.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, started trade on a choppy note on Thursday. While Nifty50 was near 24,650, BSE Sensex was below 81,300.
US authorities have rejected fifteen mango shipments from India at various airports due to documentation irregularities concerning mandatory irradiation treatment. Exporters face approximately $500,000 in losses as they were compelled to dispose of the fruit locally due to high re-exportation costs.
Operation Sindoor, India's assertive response to the Pahalgam massacre, involved coordinated strikes deep inside Pakistan, targeting terrorist infrastructure. Unlike previous actions, it aimed to inflict material costs, degrading terrorist capabilities and challenging Pakistan's military-terrorist nexus. This operation signifies a shift in India's strategic thinking towards routine, calibrated retaliation, signaling a new normal where military responses against terrorism are prioritized.
President Trump publicly criticized Walmart, urging them to absorb tariff costs instead of raising prices for consumers. This rebuke followed Walmart CEO Doug McMillon's warning about impending price increases due to tariffs on goods primarily imported from China. Trump suggested Walmart, with its substantial profits, should collaborate with China to mitigate the impact on customers.
Dixon Technologies' outperform rating is sustained by BNP Paribas India, citing remarkable FY25 results and future partnerships. Elara Securities India recommends accumulating Bharat Electronics, impressed by record margins and export potential after proven capabilities. Emkay Global Financial Services upgraded Hindalco due to a positive outlook on LME aluminium. ICICI Securities maintains an add rating on Pfizer, highlighting strong EBITDA margins.
Foxconn is constructing a 300-acre campus in India, including dormitories for 30,000 workers. Despite Donald Trump's suggestion to avoid building in India, Apple plans to manufacture most iPhones for the US market there. The facility in Devanahalli, Karnataka, represents a $2.56 billion investment, with production targets set for 100,000 iPhones by December.
In Punjab's Jalandhar, a woman, along with the village sarpanch and a panchayat member, has been booked for allegedly attempting to obtain a false death certificate for her husband. Kuldeep Singh, who emigrated to the US via the 'dunki route' in 1998, never returned to India due to residency issues.
In a surprising turn, Jitesh Sharma is leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad, replacing Rajat Patidar who was named as Impact Player. RCB, aiming for a top-two finish, won the toss and elected to field, bringing in Mayank Agarwal for Devdutt Padikkal. Sunrisers Hyderabad, already eliminated, included Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, and Jaydev Unadkat in their lineup.