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The downturn follows Trump’s announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on foreign vehicles, set to take effect April 2. Critics argue these policies risk inflating consumer prices and destabilizing global markets. Multiple polls, including CNN and Economist/YouGov, echo Gallup’s findings, with disapproval rates outpacing approval by double digits.

The budgetary requirement for the Kharif season will be Rs 37,216.15 crore, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters here. The minister said the government has ensured that the retail prices of DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) remain at the present level.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. «Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan,» the President of India posted on X. Earlier on March 26, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra raised concerns over threats from money laundering and terror financing to the national and global financial systems, which are continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated. The RBI Governor noted that technological advancements have given strength to money laundering and terror financing activities. «The threats from money laundering and terror financing to the national and global financial systems are continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated,» RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, speaking at the Private Sector Collaborative Forum of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

«India's express logistics market is going through a major shift, driven by growing digital adoption and consumers becoming more comfortable with e-commerce,» said Mrigank Gutgutia, Partner at Redseer Strategy Consultants. Gutgutia further noted that express logistics players need to realign their strategies to stay ahead and make the most of the fast growing e-commerce and hyperlocal opportunity landscape.

Asad Lalljee, CEO of arts and culture platform Avid Learning, and his wife, holidays aren’t about ticking off Instagram-worthy hotspots — it’s about curating unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s staying in a madrasa-turned-hotel in Uzbekistan, attending a sushimaking workshop in Tokyo or doing a conscious safari at Bagh Villas in Madhya Pradesh, their family holiday is designed to be a rich and unique journey. And he’s not alone. Lalljee has noticed a shift among family and friends increasingly favouring “meaningful and immersive travel, where unique experiences take precedence over traditional tourist attractions”, he says. While private jets to Maldives, Switzerland and London are still popular, for many discerning highend travellers, the new definition of luxury travel is about seeking journeys that leave an imprint beyond social media feeds.

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Elizabeth Uihlein has raised concerns over the growing trend of job-hopping among young professionals, stating that the traditional value of workplace stability has significantly declined. According to Uihlein, previous generations prioritized long-term career growth and financial security, but today’s workforce appears more willing to switch jobs frequently. She highlights how young employees at Uline, the packaging and shipping supply giant she leads, often resign before completing two years, posing challenges for companies investing in recruitment and training. She highlights three points- Free Health Insurance One of the key reasons behind this shift, she points out, is the accessibility of free health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act, young adults can remain on their parents’ health plans until age 26, eliminating a major incentive to stay in one job. Additionally, financial support from parents for expenses like phone bills, car insurance, and streaming services allows many young workers to change jobs without worrying about immediate financial stability.

Lakshmi Mittal is weighing the possibility of leaving the UK following the government’s decision to end tax benefits for non-domiciled residents. If he proceeds with this move, he will be among the wealthiest entrepreneurs to leave due to tax reforms. According to a Financial Times report, Mittal, who has lived in the UK for nearly 30 years, is assessing his options in response to the Labour government's decision to abolish the «non-dom» tax regime. This policy allowed certain UK residents to avoid taxes on foreign income and gains. “He is exploring his options and will take a final decision over the course of this year,” said a close associate. “There is a good chance he will cease to be a UK tax resident.” The billionaire and his family ranked seventh on the Sunday Times list of Britain's wealthiest individuals last year, with an estimated fortune of £14.9 billion. He owns multiple properties across Europe, the US, and Asia, including a chalet in St Moritz, Switzerland, and has recently been investing in Dubai real estate.

SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chipmaker, said on Thursday that some customers have brought forward orders in preparation for new U.S. tariffs on semiconductors. Speaking at the company's annual shareholder meeting, SK Hynix's Head of Global Sales and Marketing, Lee Sang-rak, said the «pull-in» effects, along with the reduction in customers' inventory, led to favourable market conditions recently. But he added it remains to be seen whether the trend will continue.

On Wednesday, the BSE Bankex index closed 1% lower, having rallied 7.7% in the previous seven sessions. Meanwhile, the BSE Information Technology index also dropped by over 1% in the last session, following a 4.7% surge between March 17 and 25.

office leasing across the top seven cities reaching 15.9 million square feet in the first quarter. This represents a 15% year-on-year (YoY) increase, driven by strong demand for Grade A office spaces. Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR led the leasing activity, collectively accounting for nearly 50% of total transactions and absorbing two-thirds of new supply introduced during the quarter. Among other key markets, Chennai witnessed a significant 93% surge in leasing, doubling its Q1 2024 absorption levels. The city’s strong performance was primarily fueled by major technology firms signing large deals. Some of the major leasing deals during the quarter includes Applied Materials leasing 835,000 sq ft in ITPL, Whitefield (Bengaluru), Tata Consultancy Services taking up 690,000 sq ft in Ozone Tech Park, OMR (Chennai), JP Morgan Chase & Co. leasing 559,700 sq ft in Embassy Tech Village, ORR (Bengaluru), Walmart securing 465,400 sq ft in CapitaLand, Radial Road (Chennai), Intuit leasing 456,700 sq ft in Embassy Tech Village, ORR (Bengaluru)

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If you’ve taken a ride in one of those blue-and-white BluSmart EVs at Delhi airport, you might not have guessed its link to a stock that’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Gensol Engineering, tied to BluSmart through its common promoter Anmol Jaggi, has seen its stock crash nearly 80% from its peak amid allegations of falsified debt records.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Gross refining margins (GRM) of oil marketing companies (OMC) in India are likely to continue to narrow in the ongoing fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (FY25) with declining discounts on Russian oil and shrinking crack spreads. The benchmark Singapore GRMs in the January-March quarter as of February-end stood at $2.7 per barrel, compared with $4 per barrel in the fourth of the previous fiscal, showed data from Icra Ltd.

Timothée Chalamet had enough of Kylie Jenner’s over-the-top affection? That’s the burning question swirling around Hollywood as insiders claim the Oscar-nominated actor is putting a hard stop to their high-profile public displays of affection. While their whirlwind romance had tongues wagging at major award shows, recent sightings suggest the heat has cooled—at least on Chalamet’s side. His cold shoulder at a recent tennis match has fueled speculation that the Dune star is growing increasingly wary of how his connection to the Kardashian empire is shaping his reputation.

TGI Fridays has shut down nearly 130 stores in the United States in the last several months. This development comes as TGI Fridays faces ongoing bankruptcy proceedings as slumping sales and shifting trends have hit many casual dining-style chain restaurants hard. TGI Fridays shut down 130 stores in tragic decline: 10 points -TGI Fridays is slated for mass shutdowns for the year 2025. TGI Fridays, once known for its flair-laden servers, endless appetizers and festive atmosphere has closed a total of over 130 stores this year, since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2024. ALSO READ: US recession storm may be brewing. Deutsche markets survey pushes the possibility towards 50% -According to The Mirror, the most recent spate of closures took place in New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Ohio with signs on locked doors citing the “difficult decision” to close.