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• UK lawmakers approve rescue of British Steel in emergency parliamentary session

  12-04-2025 18:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  UK Parliament convened an emergency session. They passed a law to prevent the closure of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant. The government can now direct the company and secure jobs. Jingye Group cited financial losses and tariffs. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with steelworkers. The plant is vital for UK steel production. The government may consider future state ownership.
  
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• Working To Achieve 100 Km Per Day Highway Construction Goal: Nitin Gadkari

  17-04-2025 17:44 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said infrastructure development is very important for India, and his target is to accelerate the pace of highway construction in the country to 100 km per day.
  
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• FM Sitharaman Says India Will Tackle Global Trade Disruptions With Agile Policy, Investments

  17-04-2025 17:37 via zeenews.india.com
  
  She pointed out that the transition of domestic institutional investors from playing a supportive to a dominant role in Indian markets underlines the growing maturity and depth of the country’s capital market.
  
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• Trade barriers are costly, but global recession unlikely: IMF chief

  17-04-2025 17:13 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  IMF head Kristalina Georgieva says a global recession is unlikely. This is despite trade tensions sparked by US tariffs. However, these trade disruptions will cost significantly. The IMF expects markdowns to global growth. Georgieva urges countries to adjust fiscal policy. She also wants central bank independence. China should boost domestic consumption. The US must address surging public debt.
  
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• Now Use Your Credit Or Debit Card For UPI Payments — Here's How

  17-04-2025 17:02 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Once your RuPay credit or debit card is linked to UPI, you can use it just like a bank account for many types of payments.
  
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• UnitedHealth shares plunge 19% after slashing profit forecast on soaring medicare costs

  17-04-2025 16:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  UnitedHealth Group shares saw a big drop. The company lowered its 2025 earnings prediction. This was due to higher medical costs in its Medicare plans. Other health insurance companies like Elevance and CVS Health also experienced declines. Hospital companies like HCA Healthcare, however, saw gains. The health insurance sector faces increasing challenges.
  
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• CEAT pushes for gender diversity in manufacturing

  17-04-2025 16:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  CEAT is actively pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming for 25% gender diversity on the shop floor and 20% in leadership by 2027, surpassing the industry average. The company is exploring talent from diverse backgrounds and has implemented progressive policies like work-from-anywhere options and menstrual wellness leave. CEAT also measures internal happiness to shape employee-centric policies.
  
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• Nothing Before Coffee bags fresh $2.3 million in funding

  17-04-2025 16:44 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Nothing Before Coffee (NBC), an Indian cafe chain focusing on Tier-II and Tier-III cities, has secured $2.3 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Prath Ventures and SYL Investments. The company plans to use the capital to expand its store presence, optimize its supply chain, and explore new store formats.
  
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• S&P 500 edges up as tech steadies; Dow sinks nearly 500 points amid UnitedHealth scrutiny

  17-04-2025 15:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  US stocks displayed a mixed performance as tech and growth stocks saw a cautious return, while healthcare sector weakness impacted the Dow. Global markets reacted to potential ECB rate cuts and escalating tensions between President Trump and the Federal Reserve. Asian markets closed higher, contrasting with declines in European indices amid ongoing trade and monetary policy uncertainties.
  
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• Infosys’ Q4 Profit Dips 11.7% To Rs 7,033 Crore; Announces Rs 22 Final Dividend

  17-04-2025 15:16 via zeenews.india.com
  
  However, Infosys' revenue rose by nearly 8 per cent YoY to Rs 40,925 crore as compared to Rs 37,923 crore in a year-ago period. 
  
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• Gold hits new record of Rs 98,170 per 10g in Delhi amid global uncertainty; silver slumps Rs 1,400

  17-04-2025 15:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold prices in Delhi hit a record high, reaching Rs 98,170 per 10 grams. This surge followed firm global cues. Silver prices, however, saw a sharp decline. Globally, gold initially peaked but later trimmed gains. Investors are now watching US economic data and the European Central Bank's policy decision amid trade concerns.
  
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• Toyota Fortuner's New Rival Launched In India With Sunroof – Price, Features, Specs

  17-04-2025 14:22 via zeenews.india.com
  
  2025 Skoda Kodiaq: The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq has officially made its debut in India, available in two variants—Sportline and L&K (Laurin & Klement)—priced at Rs 46.89 lakh and Rs 48.69 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.
  
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• Infosys Q4 net profit falls 11.7% to Rs 7,033 crore; revenue rises to Rs 40,925 crore

  17-04-2025 13:37 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Infosys reported an 11.7% year-on-year drop in net profit for the March quarter, landing at Rs 7,033 crore, despite surpassing its full-year revenue guidance. While annual revenue increased by 6.06% to Rs 1,62,990 crore, the company projects a revenue growth of 0-3% for FY26. The board has proposed a final dividend of Rs 22 per share.
  
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• Skoda India Says It Needs To Increase Share In Group's Overall Exports With Better Planning

  17-04-2025 13:32 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Czech auto major Skoda Auto India needs to have a higher share in the group's overall exports with better planning, even as it remains "committed" to more overseas shipments from the country, a top company official has said.
  
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• Sensex Surges Over 1,500 Points, Nifty Bank At Near All-Time High

  17-04-2025 13:17 via zeenews.india.com
  
  The Sensex, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary on April 17, opened slightly lower at 76,968 and dropped to the day's low of 76,666 in early trade. 
  
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• SEBI Chief Urges Companies For Better Corporate Governance, Ease Of Doing Business

  17-04-2025 12:55 via zeenews.india.com
  
  He stated that today over 13 crore investors are investing across 5400+ listed companies as compared to 4.9 crores five years ago. 
  
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• BluSmart Shuts Down Ride Services: Stuck With Money In Blu Wallet? Follow These Steps To Get Refund

  17-04-2025 12:44 via zeenews.india.com
  
  The BluSmart app is still available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. 
  
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• Sensex surged 1,509 points, Nifty50 gained 414 points : 5 key reasons behind today's market rally

  17-04-2025 12:41 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Indian benchmark indices surged for the fourth consecutive session, with the Sensex soaring over 1,500 points and the Nifty50 closing above 23,850. The rally was fueled by strong buying in financial stocks, driven by positive sentiment from US-Japan trade talks and weakening dollar.
  
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• Should You Buy Tata Safari? Check Out Its 7 Pros And 3 Cons

  17-04-2025 12:35 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Tata Safari: The Tata Safari, a flagship model from Tata Motors, is priced between Rs 15.50 lakh and Rs 27.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
  
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• US investors to offload $800 billion of China equities? Goldman Sachs warns of 'extreme scenario' amid escalating trade war

  17-04-2025 12:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Escalating US-China tensions could force US investors to divest $800 billion in Chinese equities, causing market volatility. India, with minimal trade exposure to the US, emerges as a potential manufacturing alternative, attracting foreign investment and benefiting from companies seeking to de-risk amid the trade war, despite facing structural challenges.
  
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• MSME Form I Deadline Alert: Companies Take Note, Last Date To File Is...

  17-04-2025 12:06 via zeenews.india.com
  
  To ensure timely compliance, stakeholders are advised to file MSME Form I for the period October 2024 to March 2025 on the MCA portal. The last date to do so is...
  
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• RBI's Proposed Blended Interest Rates In Co-lending To Benefit Borrowers: ICRA

  17-04-2025 11:49 via zeenews.india.com
  
  According to ICRA, as per the existing practice, borrowers are charged an all-inclusive interest rate as agreed upon by the lending partners. 
  
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• Indian economy poised to overtake Germany, Japan in 3 years: NITI Aayog CEO

  17-04-2025 11:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam projects India to surpass Germany and Japan, becoming the world's third-largest economy within three years. He envisions India potentially reaching the second position globally by 2047, with a USD 30 trillion economy. Subrahmanyam emphasized India's demographic advantage as a stable supplier of working-age individuals amid global population decline.
  
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• US-China tariff war: Why Donald Trump thinks Xi Jinping will blink first

  17-04-2025 10:41 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Donald Trump has slapped up to 245% tariffs on China. China says it is not afraid of a trade war. China wants dialogue based on equality. But China faces economic challenges. Exports power China’s economy. China's domestic market is weak. The Communist Party’s legitimacy is at stake. Trump's trade policy is easier to escalate. Both Trump and Xi Jinping are in a faceoff.
  
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• Where Does Your Salary Go Further—India, US, Or Dubai? Bengaluru Techie Shares Insights

  17-04-2025 10:40 via zeenews.india.com
  
  According to Sengupta, the US stands out for career growth and high-paying roles, especially in tech and finance. 
  
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• Chinese firms Haier, Shanghai Highly embrace minority stakes in India amid US trade war: Report

  17-04-2025 10:35 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Amidst US trade tensions, Chinese firms like Shanghai Highly and Haier are showing increased flexibility towards Indian regulations, now accepting minority ownership in joint ventures. This shift is driven by potential exclusion from the US market and India's attractive manufacturing incentives. India's stable environment and tariff advantages are drawing foreign investments, positioning it as a key alternative to China.
  
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• Jaggi Brothers' Story Of Financial Opacity: Will Gensol Contoversy Deal A Huge Blow To India’s Start-Up Ecosystem?

  17-04-2025 10:32 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Will the corporate or start-up sector be impacted by the taint amidst corporate governance failures, and a brazen treatment of company money as the "promoters’ piggybank"?
  
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• Good Friday Holiday: Are Stock Markets Closed Tomorrow, 18 April?

  17-04-2025 09:50 via zeenews.india.com
  
  On Good Friday, trading will be suspended on major platforms including the BSE and NSE stock exchanges, as well as the commodity exchanges MCX and NCDEX, and the bond markets. 
  
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• 'Victim of current scenario': Ashneer Grover defends Rs 1.5 crore Blusmart investment amid Sebi crackdown

  17-04-2025 08:10 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Ashneer Grover, BharatPe's co-founder, claims to be a 'victim' after SEBI's action against Gensol Engineering and BluSmart's operational halt. Grover invested ₹1.5 crore in BluSmart and ₹25 lakh in Matrix. He clarified he has no operational role and offered to reveal his financial details to prove legitimacy.
  
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• Domestic CV Volumes May Touch 1 Million Units Mark This Fiscal: Crisil

  17-04-2025 07:36 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Domestic CV volumes are expected to touch the 1 million units mark this fiscal, ratings agency Crisil said on Wednesday.
  
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