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April 15, 2025

Zelensky to Trump: Please visit Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged US counterpart Donald Trump on Sunday to visit his country to better understand the devastation wrought by Russia's invasion.

1 min

Centre Presses Hospitals For Greater Transparency On Organ Donations

With the world's lowest organ donation rate, the health ministry has warned hospitals to issue timely and transparent reports of deaths to their respective state authorities or face penalties, including licence cancellation.

2 mins

US climate withdrawal spurs rethink on green funding

Govt will focus on tapping other multilateral and bilateral means, besides private sector

2 mins

Dip in crude import prices lifts hope for a trickle-down to fuels

India's average crude oil import price has fallen below $70 a barrel for the first time since August 2021 even as benchmark Brent crude on Monday opened below $65, raising hopes of a downward revision of petrol and diesel prices that could bring some cheer to customers, and enhancing the macroeconomic stability of an economy that imports most of its fuel, people familiar with the matter said.

1 min

Cement price hikes in April ease margin fears, for now

Cement makers have entered FY26 on a firm footing, aided by price hikes in April, according to dealer channel checks by various brokerages.

1 min

How Dutch Rejig Helps Tata Steel

A meltdown Tata Steel Nederland has faced profitability stress in the recent past amid lower realization and high energy costs.

2 mins

Foxconn in talks to set up a new electronics unit in UP

The Uttar Pradesh government and iPhone maker Foxconn have started discussions to set up an electronics manufacturing unit in the state, sources aware of the development said.

1 min

BofA Seeking to Revamp India Investment Team After Probe

Bank of America Corp. is rebuilding its investment banking team in India after a string of senior resignations and scrutiny over share sales rocking local operations last year, said people familiar with the matter.

1 min

In a setback, liver risks force Pfizer to drop obesity pill

Pfizer Inc. will stop developing an obesity pill that was closely watched by investors, a severe blow in its efforts to compete with blockbuster weight-loss shots from Novo Nordisk A/S and Eli Lilly & Co.

1 min

Electric Bus Makers Gear Up for Delhi's Full Fleet Electrification

Delhi will increase its electric bus fleet from the existing 8,000 to 11,000 over next five years

3 mins

As antitrust trial begins, Meta faces potential breakup

The trial is expected to last about two months and feature testimony as soon as this week from CEO Zuckerberg

1 min

Lodha trademark row ends as brothers settle dispute

Abhishek retains 'Lodha' tag, younger sibling to own 'House of Abhinandan Lodha' brand

2 mins

Intel to sell 51% in Altera amid cost cuts

Intel Corp. has agreed to sell a 51% stake in its programmable chips unit Altera to Silver Lake Management, making good on plans to start spinning off non-core assets.

1 min

Costs bite into Havmor profit, even as summer demand soars

Havmor plans to continue expanding its franchise-led parlour network, which includes 250 outlets

2 mins

Omnivore plans to invest in life sciences

Omnivore is also planning a couple of exits this year from its second fund and is in talks to create an exit strategy

2 mins

Bumper launches in FY26, but caution on home prices

Developers gear up for big residential launches, and are confident demand will stay robust.

3 mins

U.S. allies are sitting out Donald Trump's trade war with China

Imposition of new tariffs on nearly every country adds to concerns in Europe and Asia about relying on America

6 mins

China, Vietnam Ink Deals as Xi Calls for Stronger Trade Ties

Xi's Trip to Hanoi, His Second in Less Than 18 Months, Aims to Consolidate Relations With a Neighbor

2 mins

Kaistha to head Lamborghini India

Italian super luxury automaker Automobili Lamborghini on Monday said it has appointed Nidhi Kaistha as head of Lamborghini India.

1 min

'Tariffs to open up new opportunities'

European auto major Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Monday said while it does not support the new reciprocal tariff imposed by the Trump Administration, which have now been paused for 90 days on non-retaliating countries, the move may open up opportunities for the industries in the long term.

1 min

Oil faces surplus through 2026

The global oil market faces \"large surpluses\" this year and next as the trade war weighs on crude demand growth and OPEC+ eases supply curbs, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

1 min

Hyatt to double capacity in 5 years

Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to double its number of properties in India over the next five years, as affluent residents splurge on weddings, pilgrimage and concerts.

1 min

Tariff Jitters Drive Down Gold Prices

Old prices fell from a record high on Monday after US President Donald Trump excluded smartphones and computers from his reciprocal tariffs, although uncertainty around tariff plans kept prices above the significant $3,200 per ounce level.

1 min

Ashish Saraf joins P&W as India head

Aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney (P&W) on Monday announced the appointment of Ashish Saraf as vice president and country head, India.

1 min

India, China discuss resuming flights

India and China have held one round of talks on resuming direct passenger air services, but no dates have been fixed yet, New Delhi said on Monday, as relations continued to thaw five years after a deadly border clash.

1 min

How Tata Capital Is Prepping For An IPO

After 22 years, India's biggest conglomerate will once again have a listed firm in the financial services industry

8 mins

Know NRI taxes on Indian share buybacks

I live in Dubai and hold 5,000 shares of an Indian company, bought at ₹200 each. The company plans to buy them back at ₹500 per share in May 2025. Will I be liable for buyback tax in India, or will the company handle it?

1 min

Gold-trading frenzy hits China as tensions with US escalate

People's Bank of China added 2.8 tonnes of gold, while Goldman Sachs says prices will reach $4,000 per ounce in 2026

2 mins

Tether Emerges as Major Crypto Lender Since Collapse of the Sector

Tether Captures 70% Market Share as Other Centralized Lenders Struggle to Recover from 2022 Crypto Meltdown

3 mins

Seafood exports: Stuck on a raft of uncertainty

Even if Trump's tariff flip-flops didn't leave Indian seafood exporters queasy, the resultant decision paralysis has been bad enough. Exporters need a compass. So does US trade policy

2 mins

India Inc should warm up to corporate bond issuances

Non-financial businesses issuing more corporate bonds will work in favour of the economy

3 mins

Another IMF loan for Argentina could have major repercussions

What the Milei government has obtained may turn out scandalous for the Fund and bad for others

3 mins

Female founders are haunted by the misdeeds of their peers

A gender lens on fraud is irrational but such biases are pervasive

3 mins

India's Delimitation Dilemmas Go Beyond Unequal Representation

Demographic changes give the Lok Sabha a representational bias while overlarge constituencies amplify majoritarianism

4 mins

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