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[ad_1] US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so far (Photo: AP) A key US inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump's tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped. Friday's report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices rose just 2.1 per cent in April compared with a year earlier, down from 2.3 per cent in March and the lowest since September. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 2.5 per cent from a year earlier, below the March figure of 2.6 per cent. Economists track core prices because they typically provide a better read on where inflation is headed. The figures show inflation is still declining from its post-pandemic spike, which reached the highest level in four decades in July 2022. Economists and some business […]

[ad_1] India has agreed to exempt Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) from certain foreign portfolio investment (FPI) rules in a move aimed at attracting long-term capital and deepening financial engagement with the Gulf nation, two sources familiar with the matter said.The exemption comes amid ongoing efforts by both countries to strengthen economic ties, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia in April. During the visit, both sides committed to promoting investment in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals.The rules in question limit foreign ownership by clubbing investments from various sovereign entities under a single 10% cap in a listed Indian company. This had constrained the PIF and its subsidiaries from making independent investments in India.“The requirement to club investment from different sovereign entities together limits the ability of the Saudi fund and its subsidiaries to invest […]

[ad_1] The government has pegged the full fiscal year GDP growth at 6.5% provisionally. (AI image) India Q4 GDP data: The Indian economy grew at a better-than-expected rate of 7.4% in the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25. The government has pegged the full fiscal year GDP growth at 6.5% provisionally. While the economy has picked up pace quarter-on-quarter, the full year GDP growth of 6.5% is a four-year low. In 2021-22 the GDP growth was 9.7%; it was 7.6% In FY 2022-23; 9.2% in FY 2023-24.India Quarterly & Annual GDP and GVA estimatesIn Q4 of FY 2024-25, the Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices reached an estimated ₹51.35 lakh crore, showing a 7.4% increase from ₹47.82 lakh crore in Q4 of FY 2023-24. The Nominal GDP or GDP at Current Prices demonstrated a 10.8% growth, reaching ₹88.18 lakh crore […]

[ad_1] Spain inflation falls below target in May (Photo: AP) Spanish inflation dipped below the European Central Bank's two percent target in May, preliminary data showed Friday, boosting the case for more interest rate cuts in the eurozone.Consumer price rises in the European Union's fourth-largest economy slowed to 1.9 percent on an annual basis, down from 2.2 percent in April, the National Statistics Institute said.The decline was mainly driven by a decrease in leisure and cultural prices, which had spiked in May 2024 and a slight decrease in transportation costs, the agency said in a statement.The drop reinforces a trend of slowing inflation in Spain and the rest of the eurozone in recent months.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed the figures, writing on social network X that his "government is delivering"."We are achieving growth while easing price pressures, despite global […]

[ad_1] IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers (File photo) IndiGo is stepping up its global ambitions with plans to launch direct flights to 10 international destinations, including key European cities such as London, Athens, Amsterdam, and Manchester, in the current financial year. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the airline’s growth, including its much-anticipated entry into long-haul services.CEO Pieter Elbers, speaking at a press briefing in the national capital on Friday, emphasized the growing potential of Indian aviation. “There is an enormous opportunity in Indian aviation where rising demand is supported by infrastructure expansion,” he said, as quoted PTI.In July, IndiGo will commence direct flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam using leased Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with the Manchester service marking the airline’s foray into long-haul operations.Other international routes include Copenhagen (Denmark), Siem Reap (Cambodia), and four additional cities in […]

[ad_1] Sebi has imposed monetary penalties of Rs 5 lakh each on Warsi and Goretti. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has imposed restrictions on actor Arshad Warsi, his spouse Maria Goretti and 57 other individuals from participating in securities markets for periods ranging from one to five years. This action follows their involvement in deceptive YouTube videos that encouraged share purchases of Sadhna Broadcast.The regulatory body has imposed monetary penalties of Rs 5 lakh each on Warsi and Goretti, alongside a one-year securities market prohibition, according to Sebi's directive issued on Thursday.Additionally, the regulator has imposed financial penalties ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 5 crore on 57 other parties, including the promoters of Sadhna Broadcast (presently known as Crystal Business System Ltd).The regulatory body has instructed all 59 entities to return collective illegal profits of […]

[ad_1] Gold price prediction: The precious metal, which closed at ₹96500 levels, is likely to face immediate selling pressure as global cues turn negative. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rate remains below its record peak, leaving investors uncertain about their trading decisions regarding the precious metal. Which price points should investors monitor? Here's the analysis from Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities:MCX Gold June 2025 contract is expected to open with a significant gap down following weakness in COMEX gold overnight. The precious metal, which closed at ₹96500 levels, is likely to face immediate selling pressure as global cues turn negative. This presents a strategic opportunity for intraday traders to capitalize on any pullback rallies. Current Technical SetupPrevious Close: ₹96500Expected Opening Range: ₹96100-96200 (gap down of 300-400 points)Key Technical Levels:EMA 8: ₹96350 (now […]

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, Aurobindo Pharma, and Gokaldas Exports are the top stock picks for today. Here’s its view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for May 30, 2025:Index View: NIFTYBenchmark indices extended consolidation for the second week in a row amid stock specific action. Nifty is seen consolidating in the range of 24,400-25,200. Despite facing multiple global macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds — including heightened geopolitical tensions, persistent global trade tariff uncertainties, and elevated U.S. bond yields — the Indian equity market continues to exhibit a resilient upward bias. The benchmark Nifty 50 index has sustained its positive trajectory and is now placed around the 24,800 level.From a short-term technical perspective, the market sentiment remains constructive. The index is expected to find strong demand in […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Bajaj Auto on Thursday said its consolidated net profit declined 10 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,802 crore in Q4 on account of lower sales in the domestic market. The Pune-based company reported a net profit of Rs 2,011 crore for the Jan-March period of 2023-24. Total revenue from operations rose to Rs 12,646 crore in Q4. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will review fraud-hit IndusInd Bank's financial statements for 2023-24 and 2024-25. ICAI's Financial Reporting Review Board (FRRB) will carry out the review. FRRB conducts the review of financial statements of companies to assess compliance with accounting standards, standards on auditing, among others. Starting with a March 10 disclosure about a potential hit to the net worth because of incorrect recognition of derivative trades over the last two years, the last two months have been tumultuous for IndusInd Bank. [ad_2] Source link