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VK Singh, journalist with over 12 years of experience covering finance, politics, geopolitics, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and innovation trends.
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Indian Stock Markets Tumble: What's Triggering the FII Selloff?
Indian stock markets are witnessing a sharp correction, sliding to their lowest levels in nearly two months. Benchmark indices, Nifty50 and Sensex, have both plummeted over 2%, with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) leading a substantial selloff. But what's behind this sudden downturn, and should investors be worried?
Gold Prices Slip for Fourth Day: What’s Behind the Decline in Precious Metals?
Gold prices in Delhi have dropped for the fourth consecutive day, declining by ₹500 to ₹98,020 per 10 grams. The fall comes amid easing global tariff concerns, particularly following a new trade pact between the US and the European Union. Silver also saw a significant dip, shedding ₹1,000 to settle at ₹1,13,000 per kilogram.
TCS Layoffs Shake Indian IT Industry: Top 10 Key Facts Behind the Sector’s Biggest Job Cut
In a move that has sent shockwaves across India’s information technology sector, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) — the country’s largest IT firm — has announced mass layoffs impacting over 12,000 employees. Described as the biggest downsizing in Indian IT history, the layoffs will affect approximately 2% of TCS’s global workforce, mainly targeting middle to senior-level professionals. Despite growing fears around artificial intelligence (AI) replacing jobs, TCS leadership has clarified that AI is not the reason behind this decision. So, what’s really going on? Here’s a breakdown of the 10 most important developments you need to know:
IndusInd Bank Q1 Results: Net Profit Plunges 68% as Provisions for Bad Loans Surge
IndusInd Bank reported a sharp 68% year-on-year drop in its net profit for the April–June quarter (Q1 FY26), with earnings falling to ₹684 crore from ₹2,152 crore in the same period last year. The decline, revealed in the bank's stock exchange filing, reflects a sharp rise in provisions and weakening asset quality — raising investor concerns over the bank’s credit risk exposure.
Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Indian Goods Spark Strong Backlash from Exporters and Officials
New Delhi – Indian exporters and officials are calling US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hike a "severe setback" as tensions escalate between Washington and New Delhi. The new measure, announced Wednesday, raises total tariffs on many Indian goods to 50%, citing India’s ongoing oil imports from Russia.
GPT-5 Launches: A New Era of Human-Like AI and Infrastructure Ambition
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, its most advanced AI model to date, promising faster replies, deeper reasoning, and responses that sound more human than ever before. This release marks a major turning point in artificial intelligence — not just in capability, but in how AI is built, accessed, and contested on the global stage. “This feels less like talking to a chatbot and more like consulting an expert,” said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the live launch event in San Francisco."
Stock Market Gains on US Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Mumbai: Indian stock markets bounced back on Monday, supported by strong global cues and hopes of an upcoming interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
AI Startup Perplexity Pitches $34.5 Billion to Acquire Google’s Chrome Amid Antitrust Pressure
AI-driven search company Perplexity has made a bold $34.5 billion offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, aiming to capitalize on mounting antitrust challenges facing the tech giant.
Sensex Crashes Nearly 700 Points: 5 Key Reasons Behind Market Selloff
Indian equities witnessed a sharp selloff on Tuesday as the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty dropped close to 1 per cent.
HDFC Bank Shares “Crash” Over 50%—In One Day What Next
On Tuesday, HDFC Bank’s stock appeared to plunge over 50%, sparking panic on Dalal Street.
Trump Called Modi Four Times, But PM Did Not Answer, German Daily Reports Amid Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump reportedly attempted to call Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at least four times in recent weeks, but the Indian leader did not take any of the calls, according to a report.
Apollo Micro Systems Share Price Jumps 12% After DRDO Authorization & Tech Transfer Deal
Apollo Micro Systems share price surged 12% on Friday after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) authorized the company as the production partner for the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM)
Modi, Putin and Xi Share Smiles at Sco Summit, But Tensions Remain
A photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin laughing together at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin has gone viral.
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