On Friday, April 04, 2025, Indian stock markets continued to decline for the second consecutive session after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs. The Sensex dropped 930.67 points (1.22%) to close at 75,364.69, fluctuating between 76,258.12 and 75,240.55 during the session. The Nifty50 also ended lower by 345.65 points (1.49%), closing at 22,904.45. Top …
The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS), introduced in the Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aims to enhance youth employability by providing practical experience through internships with India’s top 500 firms. Initially set to close on 31st March, the registration deadline for round 2 has now been extended until 15th April, allowing more students …
On Friday, April 4, 2025, the Indian stock markets fell sharply due to a global selloff sparked by renewed recession fears and sweeping tariff announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump. In morning trade, the Sensex dropped 836 points, or 1.09%, to 75,457, while the Nifty50 fell 304 points, or 1.3%, to 22,945. At 12:20 PM, BSE …
On April 4, 2025, the NSE Nifty slipped by 260.85 points or 1.12% to 22,989.25 at 12:30 PM. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex dropped 687.93 points or 0.90%, TO 75,607.43 amid sustained selling pressure. Mid-Day Top Gainers Company Name Open (₹) High (₹) Low (₹) LTP (₹) % Change HDFCBANK 1,813.00 1,841.95 1,811.10 1,828.85 1.89% BAJFINANCE …
The US dollar has shed all of its post-election gains from Donald Trump’s presidency, driven lower by investor fears that the latest wave of tariffs could derail global economic momentum. The US Dollar Index Futures for June 2025 traded at 101.590, down 0.20% intraday. Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee was at ₹85.15 at 11:50 AM on …
The Indian automobile industry remains unaffected by the recent reciprocal tariff measures announced by the US. According to SIAM, autos are excluded from the new tariff list, and existing exports to the US are minimal. The industry had already been dealing with earlier imposed Section 232 tariffs. As a result, no major disruptions are expected …
India is reportedly preparing to reduce import tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) in a move that could reshape the automotive landscape. This comes amid growing pressure to finalise a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. According to a report by Reuters, the Indian government is inclined to prioritise this strategic partnership, even if it …
In a significant move aimed at encouraging vehicle owners to phase out older, polluting vehicles, the Maharashtra cabinet has approved a new tax rebate scheme. According to an official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), vehicle owners who voluntarily scrap their old vehicles at authorised facilities will be eligible for tax concessions of up …
According to a recent news report, mutual funds offloaded equities worth over ₹16,000 crore between March 20 and 28, marking a significant shift in their investment stance. This selling spree is seen as a strategic move towards profit booking, following a sharp rally in the Indian equity markets during the first half of March. While …
As the Centre grapples with long-pending legal disputes over pension disparities for pre-2006 retirees, a new amendment via the Finance Act 2025 aims to tilt the scales—but may not be enough to stop the bleeding. Flashback to the Disparity: The 2008 OM Fallout The core of the controversy traces back to an Office Memorandum (OM) …
