‘Sell America’ jitters have returned to US stock markets as renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve by the Donald Trump administration have raised doubts over its independence, triggering declines in the dollar, Treasuries.
Income-tax refunds have risen sharply from Rs. 1.92 lakh crore in FY21 to Rs. 4.76 lakh crore in FY25. A substantial portion of these refunds is attributed to excess TDS.
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A US federal court in Chicago has commenced a second damages trial against Boeing concerning the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash. A Canadian plaintiff, Manant Vaidya, is seeking compensation after losing multiple family members in the tragedy. Boeing has acknowledged responsibility for the crashes and committed to fair compensation for victims.
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd’s IPO saw strong demand, subscribed 33.6 times by Monday, with non-institutional and retail investors driving the surge. The Rs 1,071-crore offer for sale by Coal India is part of the government’s divestment strategy. The issue, priced between Rs 21-23, closes Tuesday.
Google’s Gemini AI now offers expanded shopping capabilities through partnerships with major retailers like Walmart, Shopify, and Wayfair. Users can browse and buy products directly within the chatbot, with an instant checkout feature and personalized recommendations for linked accounts. This move positions Gemini as a transaction platform.
The National Highways Authority of India has achieved four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. These include the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete (28.89 lane km) and the highest quantity laid (57,500 metric tonnes) within 24 hours.
Companies are increasingly detecting location spoofing by hybrid and gig workers. Employees are being caught misrepresenting their work locations using devices like travel routers. Forensic teams and background verification firms are flagging these discrepancies during routine audits and compliance checks, leading to consequences for those found violating company policies.
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Indian equity markets brace for an event-packed week, with the December quarter earnings season kicking off and key inflation data releases from India and the US on the horizon. Investors will closely monitor corporate results from IT, banking, and energy giants, alongside global macro and geopolitical developments, for near-term market direction.
