
Rupee rises 26 paise to close at 85.68 against U.S. dollar
[ad_1] Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee rose 26 paise to close at 85.68 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) on the back of a decline in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback. Foreign fund inflows and firm domestic equity markets further boosted the rupee, according to forex traders. At the

ITR filing FY 2024-25: New versus old income tax regime – what helps you save more tax? Check calculations before filing return
[ad_1] ITR filing FY 2024-25: It’s crucial for you to do a final check on which tax regime suits you best before filing ITR. ITR filing FY 2024-25: The choice of the income tax regime while filing Income Tax Return (ITR) is an extremely important one. Your final tax outgo is dependent on the tax regime you opt for, hence

‘Why did SEBI choose to ignore reg flags in Jane Street case?’ INC raises serious questions about Centre’s conduct
[ad_1] Indian National Congress spokesperson spoke at length about the various serious lapses highlighted in the system in light of the Jane Street scandal. INC spokesperson Supriya Shrinate raised a series of serious concerns about the role played by SEBI and the Centre in protecting retail investors against the Jane Street scandal. | Image: Official webcast [ad_2] Source link

Sensex advances 270 points on fag-end buying in banking stocks, gains in Asian peers
[ad_1] Benchmark BSE Sensex closed higher by 270 points on Tuesday (July 8, 2025), helped by late-day buying in banking and select IT shares as well as positive trends in the Asian markets. The 30-share barometer rose by 270.01 points or 0.32% to settle at 83,712.51 with 18 of its constituents ending higher and 12 lower. Sensex hit a

Titan slips hard: Shares slump 5.5% after weak Q1 update; Rs 900 crore knocked off Jhunjhunwalas’ portfolio
[ad_1] Titan Company shares tanked 5.5 per cent on Tuesday after its first-quarter business update missed Street expectations, dragging down the billionaire Jhunjhunwala family’s portfolio by nearly Rs 900 crore, according to an ET report.The family holds a 5.15 per cent stake in the Tata Group firm, and the selloff underscores how premium consumer stocks are increasingly vulnerable to earnings

Student loans: Government orders faster approvals for education loans in 15 days; PSBs told to clear all backlogs till May
[ad_1] This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. The finance ministry has asked public sector banks to fast-track education loan applications, directing them to process requests within 15 days of submission. Banks have also been told to set up a centralised credit processing system with clear internal procedures to ensure timely approvals, according to people familiar with

Elon Musk’s Tesla rival VinFast enters India: RoadGrid to support charging; $500 million plant in works
[ad_1] Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has announced a partnership with Indian EV charging and aftersales solutions provider RoadGrid, as it gears up for its product launch in India later this year.VinFast, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Vietnam’s Vingroup, is gearing up for a bold debut in India, positioning itself for competition with US based EV giant Tesla.In a

Bharat bandh on July 9: Will Bengaluru schools, banks and other services be affected?
[ad_1] Bengaluru is expected to face major disruptions on Wednesday, 9 July, as over 25 crore workers across India prepare for a nationwide strike, also known as Bharat Bandh. The Silicon Valley being a key centre for both public and private sectors, is likely to feel the effects across many services. A group of ten central trade unions and their

Uttarkashi hit by 3.2 magnitude earthquake, hours after Assam quake of 4.1
[ad_1] An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. The earthquake struck Uttarkashi at 1:07 PM at a depth of 5 km, with the epicentre at a latitude of 31.22 N and a longitude of 78.22 E. Sharing an X post, NCS wrote, “EQ of M:

Jane Street ‘market manipulation’ impact? Indian retail traders suffered heavy losses; Rs 1.05 lakh crore wiped out in derivatives trading in FY25
[ad_1] जेन स्ट्रीट के खिलाफ सेबी के आरोपों के बाद खुदरा व्यापारियों द्वारा सामना किए जाने वाले गंभीर नुकसान एक गहरे आयाम पर ले जाते हैं। (एआई छवि) जेन स्ट्रीट केस: हाल के सेबी के आंकड़ों के अनुसार, भारतीय खुदरा निवेशकों ने वित्त वर्ष 2015 में डेरिवेटिव ट्रेडिंग में 1.05 लाख करोड़ रुपये का पर्याप्त नुकसान देखा। यह रहस्योद्घाटन अमेरिकी

Kerala govt seeks $1.1 billion in compensation from MSC over oil spill
[ad_1] A man shows plastic pellets, that have been washing ashore ever since a Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 sank off the Kerala coast. | Photo Credit: – Kerala has sued Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company and sought $1.1 billion in compensation after one of its container vessels sank and leaked fuel into the Arabian Sea in May. The high

Samsung acquires US-based health tech company Xealth
[ad_1] The South Korean company did not disclose the value of the transaction [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement to acquire Xealth, a U.S.-based healthcare platform, as part of its efforts to expand its mobile healthcare services business. The South Korean company did not disclose the value of the transaction. Samsung

How Trump’s trade war is upending the global economy
[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump reacts next to a portrait of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan during a press conference in the Oval office | Photo Credit: NATHAN HOWARD February 1 – Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and 10% on goods from China, demanding they curb the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigrants into the

India-US trade deal: India targetting July 8 deadline but can extend to August 1 if deal specifics don’t suit
[ad_1] Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The August 1 deadline for U.S. tariffs is for countries that have received letters from U.S. President Donald Trump, and so India is still operating under the July 8 deadline, according to Indian government sources, who added that a mini deal with the US could be announced “in a
Indian IT stocks hit decade-high dividend yields. Is it the right time to buy?
India’s IT sector faces a challenging Q1 earnings season in 2025, marked by low investor interest and attractive valuations. Despite a significant drop in the Nifty IT index and declining FII ownership, high dividend yields and potential cross-currency tailwinds offer a contrarian opportunity.

Indian IT stocks hit decade-high dividend yields. Is it the right time to buy? – Here’s what experts say
[ad_1] भारत का आईटी क्षेत्र वर्षों में अपने सबसे आकर्षक स्तरों पर कम ebb और मूल्यांकन में निवेशक ब्याज के साथ Q1 आय के मौसम में प्रवेश कर रहा है।निफ्टी इट इंडेक्स 2025 में अब तक 10% से अधिक हो गया है, जो टीसीएस, इन्फोसिस, विप्रो और एचसीएल टेक जैसे मार्की नामों को नीचे खींच रहा है। फिर भी, शीर्ष
Trump tariffs: Relief for Indian exporters as US delays deadline
The United States has extended the suspension of reciprocal tariffs on India until August 1, offering a temporary respite for Indian exporters. This extension allows more time for negotiators to resolve pending issues under an interim trade deal. While other nations received tariff notifications, India’s absence signals ongoing discussions.

Donald Trump tariffs: Relief for Indian exporters as US delays deadline; interim trade deal talks continue
[ad_1] ऐ छवि संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका ने 1 अगस्त तक अपने 2 अप्रैल को पारस्परिक टैरिफ के निलंबन को बढ़ाया है, भारतीय निर्यातकों को एक अस्थायी रूप से पुनर्ग्रहण की पेशकश की है और एक अंतरिम व्यापार सौदे के तहत लंबित मुद्दों को हल करने के लिए वार्ताकारों को अधिक समय दिया है।भारत, जो एक द्विपक्षीय व्यापार समझौते को सुरक्षित
India’s tough stand against Chinese FDI: Indian electronics component makers eye tie-ups with South Korea, Taiwan firms; significant shift away from China
Indian electronics component manufacturers are increasingly partnering with South Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese firms, moving away from Chinese collaborations due to stringent FDI regulations and geopolitical tensions. Companies like Dixon Technologies and Amber Enterprises are finalizing partnerships and submitting proposals under the electronics component manufacturing scheme.

India’s tough stand against Chinese FDI: Indian electronics component makers eye tie-ups with South Korea, Taiwan firms; significant shift away from China
[ad_1] The application deadline for the electronics component manufacturing scheme is set to conclude at July end. (AI image) Indian electronics component manufacturers are fast shifting away from China’s firms. As applications for the electronics component manufacturing scheme approach their deadline, domestic contract manufacturers including Epack Durable, Micromax’s Bhagwati Products, Dixon Technologies, PG Electroplast, Amber Enterprises and Optiemus are finalising

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s father dies at 81
[ad_1] Daulal Vaishnaw, father of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw passed away today morning, July 8, at AIIMS Jodhpur due to critically ill for the past few days. He was 81 years old. In an official statement, AIIMS Jodhpur said, “It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the demise of Hon’ble Railway Minister’s father, Shri Daulal Vaishnaw, today

Earthquake in Assam: Quake of magnitude 4.1 hits Karbi Anglong district
[ad_1] Earthquake in Assam: An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Karbi Anglong district in Assam on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. According to the NCS, the tremor occurred at 9:22 am IST, at a depth of 25 km, with its epicentre located at 26.51°N latitude and 93.15°E longitude. Image: Representational From Pixabay [ad_2] Source
India-US trade deal soon? Donald Trump says so, but India needs to be wary of ‘escalating pressure’; ‘in future US may…’
As Donald Trump intensifies trade efforts, India is likely to finalize a trade agreement with the US, with a deadline extension granted until August 1. While India anticipates finalizing a deal, experts caution that any agreement might not shield Indian exports from future unilateral tariff increases.
Samsung earnings slump: Profit may tumble 56% in Q2; AI chip curbs & foundry woes bite
Samsung Electronics anticipates a significant drop in second-quarter operating profit, exceeding 50%, due to US export restrictions on AI chips to China and underperforming foundry operations. The company projects profits of 4.6 trillion won, a 56% decrease year-over-year. Despite this slump, Samsung anticipates improved factory utilization and demand recovery in the latter half of 2025.
Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025: Are banks and stock markets open or closed tomorrow? Check details of strike
A nationwide strike, or ‘Bharat Bandh,’ is scheduled for July 9, 2025, organized by a coalition of trade unions and agricultural organizations. The strike aims to protest government policies perceived as pro-corporate and detrimental to workers, with anticipated participation from over 25 crore workers across various sectors.