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A team of US officials, headed by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, is here for negotiations on the proposed agreement. «Early stage of discussions are going on,» one of the sources said, adding that nothing has been finalised so far. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the ongoing talks between India and the US for the proposed pact are progressing «well» and will be for the «good» of both nations while protecting India's interests. The official level deliberations assume significance as US President Donald Trump has announced imposing reciprocal tariffs on April 2 on America's key trading partners, including India.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The petroleum and natural gas regulator has proposed to add insurance surety bonds to bank guarantees and demand drafts as a financial instrument to ensure the timely completion of city gas distribution (CGD) projects and pipelines for petroleum products. The bonds would work as a financial guarantee, with the insurance company issuing the bond acting as the guarantor.

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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board chief executive Jo Taylor and his investing team usually rely on a lot of real-world data when determining where to allocate billions of dollars of investment money on behalf of retirees. But United States President Donald Trump’s flurry of edicts that threaten to upend global trade and geopolitical alliances makes it hard to know what data points they should even be looking at.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India’s IT sector braces for a US slowdown, Bengaluru-based Happiest Minds is charting its own course. The mid-tier digital transformation specialist is pushing ahead with an ambitious strategy, targeting double-digit expansion through FY26 and FY27—even as larger rivals struggle to gain momentum.

ONGC NTPC Green Pvt Ltd (ONGPL) has completed acquisition of 100 per cent equity stake in Ayana Renewable Power for Rs 6,248.50 crore. ONGPL is a 50:50 joint venture of NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and ONGC Green Ltd. The acquisition was completed on March 27 for a cash consideration of Rs 6,248.50 crore at Rs 23.22 per share, NGEL said in an exchange filing. The Competition Commission of India had given its approval for the acquisition on March 11, 2025.

Silver May futures were trading around Rs 1,01,500/kg, up by 0.18% or Rs 187.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shares rose by 1.7% in early trade to Rs 4,234.95 on the BSE on Friday after the company officially amended its contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the delivery of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1 Final Operational Clearance (FOC) fighter jets. The original contract, signed on December 23, 2010, was valued at Rs 5,989.39 crore. Due to revisions in the delivery schedule, the contract’s value has now been updated to Rs 6,542.20 crore.

The Nifty futures closed positively with gains of 0.31%, reaching 23,595 levels on Thursday. India VIX fell 1.2%, closing at 13.30 in the previous session.

Dr. Rahul Baxi is a Mumbai-based diabetologist, and his patients are rushing to him to ask about the new drug that claims to help with weight loss. In a recent tweet, he shared that many come in with the same question: can they start taking the much-hyped medication to shed extra kilos? India’s fascination with the new Rs 16,000-a-month weight-loss injection is in full swing, with people hoping for a quick fix. However, Dr. Baxi emphasizes that the injection isn’t a magic solution for everyone. Without essential lifestyle changes like a balanced diet, regular walking or exercise, and strength training, the results may not be as effective. He stresses that the medication should only be used under a doctor’s supervision and prescribed to the right patients for the best outcomes. Netizens have shared mixed reactions to the buzz around the new weight-loss injection. Some highlighted the effectiveness of traditional methods, with one person mentioning how regular yoga, evening walks, and home-cooked meals helped lower their HbA1c from 6.2 to 5.8, despite the challenges of maintaining a strict diet in a food-loving city like Indore.

Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The explosive batsman achieved this feat with a dazzling 70 off just 26 balls during his side's dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pooran's swashbuckling knock dismantled Sunrisers' 190-run defense and left the crowd at their home ground stunned. His blistering innings was key to breaking the back of Hyderabad’s total, as he unleashed a series of powerful strokes before eventually being dismissed by SRH captain Pat Cummins. By the time Pooran made his way back to the dressing room, he had accumulated 1002 runs in just 31 matches for LSG, positioning him as the second-highest run-scorer in the franchise's history. His impressive tally places him just behind former captain KL Rahul, who holds the record with 1410 runs in 38 matches. Pooran's remarkable achievement comes at an average of 45.54 and a strike rate of 184.53. Known for his effortless power-hitting, Pooran has become synonymous with fast-paced innings in the IPL. He has crossed the fifty-run mark in fewer than 20 deliveries on four occasions, setting a record for the fastest half-century by any player in the competition. Australia’s Travis Head and Jake Fraser-McGurk are tied for second, having achieved the same feat three times each. Notably, Pooran reached his fifty in just 18 balls during this game, marking the second-fastest fifty for LSG, only behind his own 15-ball effort against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023.

BEML shares will be in focus on Friday after the company secured a Rs 405 crore contract from Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation for manufacturing, supplying, and launching standard gauge metro cars. The contract also includes training personnel and providing comprehensive maintenance for up to 15 years under the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project, according to an exchange filing on Thursday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Marico Ltd has held up better than its FMCG peers amid muted urban demand. While the Nifty FMCG index has dropped 19% over the past six months, Marico’s stock has declined by just 6%, reflecting its relative resilience.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s real estate boom has fuelled record sales and soaring margins for DLF, the country’s largest property developer after Macrotech Developers. Now, the company is setting its sights on an ambitious goal—zero debt, luxury market dominance, and ₹1 trillion in new bookings over the next five years.

Donald Trump revealed his intentions to reshape the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order on Thursday that targets funding to programmes with "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology". Trump said there has been a «concerted and widespread» effort over the past decade to rewrite American history by replacing «objective facts» with a «distorted narrative driven by ideology rather than truth». He signed an executive order putting Vice President J D Vance in charge of an effort to «remove improper ideology» from the Smithsonian Institution, including its museums, education and research centres and the National Zoo. Trump's order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women's History Museum, which is in development. «Museums in our nation's capital should be places where individuals go to learn — not to be subjected to ideological indoctrination or divisive narratives that distort our shared history,» the order said. Representatives for the Smithsonian did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) shares will be in focus on Friday after the company secured additional orders worth Rs 1,385 crore since its last disclosure on March 12, 2025. The new orders cover radar spares, radar upgradation, electronic voting machines, simulators, advanced land navigation systems, stabilisers for tanks, fire control systems for ship-based decoys, and communication equipment, among others.

Lucknow Super Giants over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Thursday. Shardul continued his dream comeback returning with figures of 4/34 to help LSG restrict a power-packed SRH to 190 for nine before Pooran (70 off 26; 6x4s, 6x6s) displayed his 360 degree hitting skills. Pooran shared quick-fire match-winning 116 runs for the second wicket with Marsh (52 off 31) to help LSG chase down the target in 16.1 overs. LSG didn't have the best start to their chase as they lost Aiden Markram early. But thereafter, it was the effortless hitting from Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran that helped LSG surge ahead. Pooran in particular was at his attacking best as he mostly dealt in sixes, clobbering Simarjeet and Abhishek Sharma for huge sixes during his knock, mostly towards the square boundary.

US auto tariffs, the luxury carmaker said. Ferrari said it would stick largely to its financial targets for this year, according to a report in news agency Reuters. The new levies on cars and light trucks will take effect on April 3. Ferrari announced that pricing for models imported before April 2 will remain unchanged. However, starting from that date, “new import conditions will be partially reflected in pricing,” with increases of up to 10%. This means the Maranello, Italy-based automaker will absorb part of the 25% tariff hike introduced by Trump on Wednesday. «The commercial terms will remain unchanged for orders of all models imported before April 2, 2025, and for orders of the following three families — Ferrari 296, SF90 and Roma — regardless the import date. For the current remaining models, the new import conditions will be partially reflected on pricing, up to a maximum 10 per cent increase,» the company said in a statement. ALSO READ: 'Elon, I want to thank you': Trump makes it official, makes big statement amid Tesla Takedown protests

Bank of Baroda on Thursday announced that it has gone live with the new Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi (PM-Vidyalaxmi) Scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students. The PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme is an initiative by the central government for students seeking financial assistance to pursue higher education and to ensure that financial constraints do not deprive the youth of India from pursuing quality higher education. Applicants can digitally apply for an education loan under the PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme from Bank of Baroda through the PM-Vidyalaxmi portal, the public sector lender said in a release.

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