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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Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India spark outrage: Calls for boycotting US-based brands grow on social media; self-reliance in focus

The implementation of a 50% tariff on Indian goods by Donald Trump has strained diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Washington. Major American brands in India, including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Amazon and Apple, are faced with boycott demands as corporate leaders and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond to US tariffs. India’s vast population makes…

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Donald Trump tariffs on India: Can Indian refiners do without Russian oil? ‘Major economic and strategic trade-offs involved…’

Indian refiners have the technical capability to operate without Russian crude, but such a move would come with significant economic and strategic consequences, energy analytics firm Kpler has warned. Russian oil currently makes up nearly 38 per cent of India’s refinery feedstock, prized for its high diesel and jet fuel yields, competitive pricing, and reliable…

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