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The changes, introduced by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), have sparked debates over their impact on transparency, competition, and fair housing practices.

Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu’s Rameshwaram, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 April, has been declared safe to run trains at 80 kmph for the next 100 years. This assurance comes from MP Singh, director (operations) at Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the public sector company behind the project. Singh, who is also part of a five-member Expert Committee formed last November to look into safety concerns, said that the panel carefully examined every part of this iconic structure.

Donald Trump has unveiled his latest tariffs, and they could have significant implications for your wallet, as per a report. President Trump's sweeping new tariffs, on top of previous levies and retaliation worldwide, are expected to increase prices for everyday items. The trade wars have already roiled financial markets and plunged businesses into uncertainty — all while economists warn of potentially weakened economic growth and heightened inequality, AP reported. Which impacts will be felt by consumers and workers first? And what can households do in the face of so much uncertainty? Here's what you need to know: Which consumer goods will be affected? The tariffs announced by Trump Wednesday, on top of other levies that are already in effect, tax imports from nearly all of America's trading partners. And U.S. shoppers currently rely on a lot of goods made abroad, as per a report.

recession — a threat that could hit India where it hurts most: its tech-driven cities. As American companies rein in spending, Indian IT firms are grappling with slower project cycles and shrinking revenues. The impact is already visible, with the Nifty IT index plunging 9% this week — its biggest weekly drop in five years — sparking concerns that a downturn in the US could derail the ongoing recovery in technology spending. Experts warn that India cannot remain immune to global economic shocks. Chartered accountant Paaras Gangwal highlighted on X (formerly Twitter) that a US recession may trigger a domino effect, especially in IT hubs like Bengaluru and Pune. He pointed out that the real estate boom in these cities has been fuelled by IT growth, making them vulnerable to global tech disruptions. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CA Paaras Gangwal wrote, “Bangalore, Pune Real Estate Market is linked with IT Sector. It is HOT because boom in the IT Sector in last 3-4 Year. Recession in USA may impact the Real Estate market of IT Cities too.”

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has started initial discussions with banks and global vendors to buy 4G and 5G network gear against letters of credit (LCs) instead of making full upfront payments, backed by the government's debt conversion. Switching back to an LC-based payments model with global vendors is likely to give Vi far more cash-flow flexibility and allow it to accelerate its 4G network expansion and 5G rollouts via bigger volume equipment purchases, multiple people aware of the discussions said. The telco needs to speedily expand its 4G services as it aims to narrow the network coverage difference with rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, and stem rapid user losses.

Traders are now betting the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at least four times this year, amid fears President Donald Trump's tariffs could tip the U.S. into a recession.

A worrisome pattern observed is how Indians are serving their older loans by opting for new loans. RBI had also cautioned against such stress from the consumer credit segment spilling over to secured loans after its assessment showed nearly half the borrowers availing credit card and personal loans had another live mortgage or vehicle loan. «Given that a default in any loan category results in other loans of the same borrower being treated as non-performing by the lending financial institution, these larger and secured loans are at risk of delinquency from slippages in relatively smaller personal loans,» the regulator noted in the December 2024 edition of the bi-annual Financial Stability Report. Data showed that 11% borrowers originating a personal loan under ₹50,000 had an overdue personal loan and over 60% had availed of more than three loans during the current financial year. To control the problem, which is on the cusp of turning into a huge crisis, the government could probably try giving a fresh start to the borrowers. A report of Dvara Research regarding India's debt problem had said that lack of bankruptcy regime for the borrowers only offers partial relief, with the crucial need to remove such blanket ban of relief. Bloomberg Columnist Andy Mukherjee made a similar point by saying that with overborrowing occurring, it might be time to let some institutions fail. «Where the government needs to get involved is in allowing borrowers to shed unsustainable debt in an orderly fashion. The mechanism for that exists in India’s bankruptcy code; it’s yet to be implemented for individuals other than guarantors for corporate loans,» said Mukherjee.

retirement corpus of Rs 3 crore in 25 years. The investor has started taking steps toward achieving his goals as he already contributes to the National Pension System (NPS) and now wants to allocate Rs 20,000 per month into mutual funds. But how should he go about it to reach his financial milestones? According to Pankaj Mathpal, MD, Optima Money Managers, the investor is currently contributing in the employer-employee scheme, meaning the 10% he contributes from his salary and employer contributes 14% and right now, as he has been investing 15,000 per month. Also Read | Global markets in meltdown mode. Should you pull out of Hang Seng, Wall Street funds?

Goldman Sachs struck an optimistic tone on Zomato on Friday, arguing that concerns around its quick commerce arm Blinkit are exaggerated and current valuations overly pessimistic, even as the stock fell as much as 2.4% to Rs 205.85 on the day. Goldman Sachs reiterated a «buy» rating on Zomato with a target price of Rs 310, implying an upside of over 50% from current levels. The brokerage believes that at the current market price, investors are effectively assigning negligible value to Zomato’s food delivery business or assuming that Blinkit’s EBITDA margins have structurally halved — both scenarios it considers highly unlikely.

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TDP's nuanced stand on the waqf bill is a well-crafted strategy to woo Muslim voters and make inroads in Rayalaseema — YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's stronghold. While TDP voted in favour of the bill, it proposed that the appointment of non-Muslims in state waqf boards be left to state governments. The decision to take this stance and propose this change through rules was taken after Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu held consultations with legal experts and Muslim groups. The party has its eye firmly on the Muslim electorate that comprises about 9.5% of the state's population.

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The sudden move is expected to disrupt commercial contracts and could lead to a wave of renegotiations and disputes, legal experts said. Businesses are considering a range of options, including renegotiation of pricing terms, alternative sourcing strategies, and lobbying for relief measures through trade bodies and bilateral agreements, they said. “Many Indian businesses are seeking clarity on whether existing pricing and delivery terms can hold in the face of sudden tariff impositions,” said Sanjay Notani, partner and co-head of international trade and customs practice at Economic Laws Practice (ELP). “Such abrupt tariff changes can destabilise ongoing commercial arrangements, especially where goods are already in transit. Contract enforcement may become contentious if parties seek to renegotiate or walk away, citing economic impracticability,” he said.

dispute settlement system, say experts. US President Donald Trump on April 2 announced reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10-49 per cent on about 60 countries, including India and China. It will come into effect from April 9. International trade expert Abhijit Das said that these duties clearly violate the World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules. He said it breaches both MFN (most favoured nation) obligations and the bound rate commitments and a WTO member country has all the right to approach the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism. A government official said that the US has stated in its executive order for these tariffs that America has imposed import levies on national security grounds. The WTO appellate body, the highest platform for dispute resolution, is not functional at present.

Bandhan Bank's loans & advances surged nearly 11% year-on-year Rs 1,37,902 crore in the March 31, 2025 ended quarter versus Rs 1,24,721 crore reported by the lender in the year ago period. The total deposits grew by 12% YoY to Rs 1,51,209 crore in Q4FY25 as against Rs 1,35,202 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. On a sequential basis, the advances were up 4.5% while the total deposits saw a 7.2% uptick.

Following Trump’s announcement, Nvidia stock fell over 5%, while its competitor Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) dropped about 4%. Broadcom (AVGO) saw a steep 7% decline, and Micron Technology (MU), a key memory chip supplier for Nvidia’s GPUs, also lost 7% in value. TSMC, the Taiwanese giant responsible for manufacturing advanced semiconductors for companies like Nvidia and Apple (AAPL), also sank approximately 5%. This reaction in the stock market reflects growing fear

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: As the US has announced about 27% tariff on imports from India, petroleum products exports to the country are set to witness a major impact going ahead, said sector experts. A bulk of the petroleum exports to the US from India comprises of petrol or gasoline.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Indian equities, bonds and currency showed some resilience even as US president Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs sent global markets into a tailspin. Trump fired up global trade tensions by announcing a baseline 10% tariff on all imports starting 5 April, with additional reciprocal tariffs on specific countries from 9 April.

New Delhi: As the monsoon recedes, a familiar chill settles over northern India, heralding the festive spirit of winter and a concerning rise in air pollution. This annual tale of festivities intertwined with hazardous air quality has become a public health emergency, not just in Delhi NCR but across numerous Indian cities.

EY Chief Policy Advisor D K Srivastava said, «the maximum adverse impact on India's GDP growth will not be higher than 50 basis points. As per our earlier projection, the GDP growth estimate for current fiscal was 6.5 per cent, which may go down to 6 per cent without retaliation». Standard Chartered Bank Head — India, Economics Research, Anubhuti Sahay said an effective 20 per cent tariff increase on Indian exports to the US ( after considering the exempted goods) in our view is likely to adversely impact India's GDP by 35-40 bps, ceteris paribus. «However, the final impact would depend on the trade deal agreement between India and the US along with how each country negotiates/ retaliates on the proposed tariffs,» Sahay said. She said while a loss in India's GDP is inevitable on higher tariff rate imposition, India is likely to be relatively less impacted amongst the Asian economies as other countries have been hit by higher tariff rates than India or run a larger trade surplus with the US especially in the non-exempted sectors. According to EY's Srivastava, the US tariff hikes could have a favourable impact on the country's exchange rate as the dollar could come under pressure in the US with a likely rise in inflation.

Vijay Kedia thinks this will be an opportunity for a new transformation, which will pave the way for a new beginning. «A new beginning for India is unfolding. Not just economic but emotional — a renewed faith in our capacity to build, innovate, and lead,» Kedia said on social media platform X.