Property crisis continues! China South City ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong court; biggest since Evergrande

The execution of China South City’s liquidation may encounter difficulties regarding mainland asset seizure. (AI image) A Hong Kong High Court has issued a liquidation order for China South City Holdings Ltd., marking the largest Chinese construction company by assets to face winding up since China Evergrande Group.This court decision exemplifies the ongoing impact of…

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Currency watch: Rupee slips 17 paise to 87.75 against US dollar; importer demand and higher crude prices weigh on sentiment

The rupee reversed early gains to end 17 paise lower at 87.75 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by persistent importer demand for the greenback, a rebound in crude oil prices, and foreign fund outflows.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency opened at 87.56 and traded in a narrow range of 87.48…

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Air India Express launches ‘Freedom Sale’: 5 million seats at discounted fares to mark 79th Independence Day; details here

Air India Express has announced a “Freedom Sale” offering five million discounted seats to mark India’s 79th Independence Day.According to the airline, bookings can be made through its website, mobile app, and major travel portals until 15 August 2025, for travel between 19 August 2025 and 31 March 2026. The sale period covers the festive…

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Ford EV shift: Automaker to invest nearly $2 billion in Kentucky plant; plans affordable midsize electric pickup by 2027

Ford Motor Co. will invest nearly $2 billion to retool its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky for electric vehicle (EV) production, aiming to build affordable and profitable models that can compete globally. The move marks a major transition for the facility, which has produced gas-powered vehicles for 70 years.“We took a radical approach to solve…

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Nifty50, BSE Sensex show resilience: Why stock markets are not taking Donald Trump’s tariff threats ‘seriously’

The market sentiment improved after the announcement that Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to impose 50% tariffs on India doesn’t seem to have worried the Indian stock markets too much. In fact, BSE Sensex and Nifty50 have shown resilience in the face of the Trump…

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US chip policy: Nvidia, AMD agrees to share 15% China sales revenue with Washington; deal tied to AI export license

Nvidia and AMD have agreed to hand over 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China to the US government, a senior US official confirmed, according to the Associated Press. The arrangement is part of a deal allowing the companies to resume sales of specific artificial intelligence chips to the Chinese market.The revenue-sharing terms…

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US markets today: Wall Street holds near record highs ahead of inflation data; Federal Reserve cautious on rate cuts as stagflation fears rise

US stocks were little changed on Monday, staying close to record levels as investors awaited key inflation data due Tuesday. The S&P 500 was virtually flat, hovering near its all-time high from two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 77 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.2% in early trading, according…

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IPO watch: BlueStone Jewellery issue subscribed 39% on debut; QIBs drive demand as retail stays steady

The initial public offering (IPO) of BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Ltd, which sells contemporary jewellery under its flagship brand ‘BlueStone’, was subscribed 39% on the first day of bidding on Monday.According to NSE data, the three-day issue received bids for 63,89,570 shares against 1,65,14,421 shares on offer, reported PTI. The quota for qualified institutional buyers…

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