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According to ANAROCK Research, luxury housing (units priced above Rs 1.5 crore) account for almost 17 per cent of all new residential launches in India as of 2024. Notably, tier-2 and tier-3 cities account for 12 per cent of these projects, signalling a shift in buyer preferences and market focus. Cities like Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Kochi, Indore, and Ahmedabad have emerged as strong players in the luxury real estate segment due to rapid urbanization and enhanced infrastructure.

vacuum flasks and aluminium foil, during the month so far to guard domestic players from cheap imports from the neighbouring country. These duties were imposed as these products — Soft Ferrite Cores, certain thickness of vacuum insulated flask, aluminium foil, and Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid — were exported to India from China at below normal prices. In separate notifications, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Department of Revenue, said that the duty imposed «shall be levied for a period of five years» on imports of Soft Ferrite Cores, vacuum insulated flask, and Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid. The anti-dumping duty of up to USD 873 per tonne was imposed provisionally on aluminium foil for six months. The government has imposed the duty in the range of USD 276 per tonne to USD USD 986 per tonne on imports of the acid (a water treatment chemical) from China and Japan. On imports of Soft Ferrite Cores (used in electric vehicles, chargers, and telecom devices), up to 35 per cent duty was imposed on CIF (cost, insurance freight) value.

In a post on X, Mario Nawfal claimed, «Reports out of Schaumburg confirm what many Tesla owners are seeing firsthand—Service Centers are slammed. According to a Tesla employee on the ground, demand is so high, they’re barely keeping up. Tesla vehicles are flying off the shelves faster than ever, with new buyers flooding in and pushing service teams to the limit. Wait times are climbing, bays are full, and the buzz is real—Tesla’s growth isn’t slowing down anytime soon.» His post was also shared by none other than Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Earlier reports claimed that the used Tesla market is crumbling amid a wave of protests against Musk's role as an adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump.

A total of four SME IPOs are scheduled to open for subscription, while five newly listed companies will begin trading on the exchanges. As investor interest in SME public issues continues to grow, here’s a closer look at the upcoming IPOs and listings to watch."

IndusInd Bank has appointed Grant Thornton to conduct a forensic review into accounting lapses detected this month and to check if there is any evidence of fraud or internal misstatements, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter. IndusInd is India's fifth-largest private lender with a balance sheet of $63 billion. Its shares have lost about 23.4% since it disclosed on March 10 that its derivatives portfolio was overvalued by around 2.35%, or $175 million, after non-compliant internal trades. The accounting discrepancy contravened Reserve Bank of India rules, though the central bank has said IndusInd is well-capitalised.

Trump are challenging the global commodity market, making prices highly volatile. The recent US tariffs on countries like Canada, Mexico, and China have raised concerns over a global trade war, as Canada and China have already imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products. Bullion was the asset that benefited most due to the tariff war. Gold in the key London spot market is hovering above the psychological level of $3,000 an ounce, gaining more than 15 percent so far this year. Similarly, Indian gold prices also gained considerably, with the MCX futures prices trading at a lifetime high of ₹88,800 per ten grams last week.

Donald Trump’s coming wave of tariffs is poised to be more targeted than the barrage he has occasionally threatened, aides and allies say, a potential relief for markets gripped by anxiety about an all-out tariff war. Trump is preparing a “Liberation Day” tariff announcement on April 2, unveiling so-called reciprocal tariffs he sees as retribution for tariffs and other barriers from other countries, including longtime US allies.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, as he backed the country's entry into the coveted Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Speaking to ET during his visit to India this week, Grossi stressed that countries that have important nuclear programmes and that manifest a wish to participate in a group (NSG) that fosters responsible trade in nuclear should be welcome. The IAEA director general recalled how when he was president of the NSG «we got very close». «The problem was not India in itself, it was the multilateral dynamic at the time.» Some countries including China and New Zealand had expressed reservations about India's entry into NSG. The NSG is a 48-member group that seeks to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by regulating the export of nuclear materials and technology. The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog visited India to attend the Raisina Dialogue, and strengthen cooperation on nuclear energy and cancer care, among other issues. «I am proud to recognise Tata Memorial as an IAEA Rays of Hope Anchor Centre. A leader of the Global South, India has built strong cancer care expertise — now it's time to share it with the world. With this partnership, we will bring India's know-how to regions that need it most,» he said.

Investors may want to get back to the basics when it comes to navigating the stock market volatility.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump has access to a powerful tool that isn’t tariffs for his trade war with China, but it isn’t clear whether China hawks will convince him to unleash it. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, a U.S.

investors with the opportunity to enter the real estate and infrastructure markets—sectors traditionally accessible only to those with significant capital. REITs primarily focus on commercial real estate assets such as office spaces, malls, and hotels, while InvITs invest in infrastructure projects, including highways, power transmission networks, and gas pipelines. These instruments are listed on Indian bourses akin to a normally listed stock and are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), enabling both retail and institutional investors to participate in large-scale, professionally managed ventures, while benefiting from liquidity and transparency. With over a decade of success, the Indian REITs & InvITs landscape is steadily evolving and poised for further growth. As of March 2025, India has 4 listed REITs and 26 SEBI-registered InvITs, 4 of which are publicly traded.

interest equalisation scheme and its merger with the export promotion mission is going to adversely affect the Indian exporters and it should be extended till the operationalisation of the mission, according to a report of a Parliamentary panel. The mission which was announced in the budget has an outlay of Rs 2,250 crore. The Department of Commerce has informed the Standing Committee of Parliament on Commerce that under the export promotion mission (EPM), it is working to carve out an umbrella scheme with various components, in consultation with the ministries of Finance and MSME. «Once the cabinet approves the scheme, additional funds required will be sought from the Department of Expenditure,» the commerce department has informed the committee.

tariffs expected to begin in early April may not be as burdensome as feared. Trump said there will be flexibility on tariffs and that his top trade chief plans to speak with his Chinese counterpart next week. The president also reiterated his plan to use duties as a way to narrow the U.S. trade deficit with China.

market disruption is upending investment blueprints everywhere in 2025, while hitting sentiment across US stocks. It’s a backdrop Wall Street’s diversification-minded pros are ready to celebrate.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Centre’s net tax collections have been robust in the current financial year so far. India is working on a plan to import oil from the US to avoid reciprocal tariffs.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Sassoon Docks, tucked away in the bustling heart of South Mumbai’s Colaba, is a living testament to the city’s maritime soul. Just a stone’s throw from the Gateway of India, it is more than a mere port—it is the fish-scented, beating heart of Mumbai, where history, hustle, and heritage converge in an unforgettable sensory symphony.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A price-signalling war is on between the government and processors of soybean, as the two have put out conflicting production estimates of the key cash crop that's an affordable source of edible oil. According to the Union agriculture ministry’s second advance estimates, there has been a record production of soybean in the country at 15.1 million tonnes during the kharif marketing season 2024-25.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: In a significant step towards the potential listing of India’s largest bourse, the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd will lift a key hurdle that stood in the way of faster transfers of its shares. The stock exchange has informed its shareholders that the existing process for transferring its shares will be lifted on Monday, implying that NSE shares can be credited to a buyer’s account more expeditiously than in the current 2-4 months.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Key Indian exports may have started cooling even before US president Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs roll out. Worried that higher levies may kick in by the time products land on American shores, local exporters are hesitant to ship engineering goods to the US, according to industry representatives.