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This week’s visit to India of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has drawn New Delhi’s long relationship with Moscow into the spotlight. The India-Russia bond has been strong and steady, as evident in the fact that it has outlasted many shifts in global geopolitics. Looking at the cooperation between the two, whether it is on defence materiel or navigating past twists and turns in the global order, India and Russia have understood each other’s requirements and managed to support each other in their time of need.

Mint report, instead of using mergers and acquisitions to enter new geographies or acquire technology, the current playbook often involves buying other companies simply to scale faster.The report cited logistics services provider Delhivery’s acquisition of SpotOn Logistics, CarTrade’s purchase of Shriram Automall, Zomato’s takeover of Uber Eats India, and online travel portal Ixigo’s buys of Abhibus and Confirmtkt, all helping them “expand market share, build scale, and enter adjacent or complementary segments.”The idea, of course, isn't entirely new, although such activity slowed sharply during the long funding winter after Covid. In fact, many startups are following the path charted by ed-tech company Byju’s, once India’s most valuable unicorn.

Soon after its order on keeping chat apps linked to phone SIM cards even for web access to such messaging platforms, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued a fresh directive aimed at tightening network security further. This one is likely to ruffle even more feathers.DoT has asked smartphone makers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app called Sanchar Saathi on all new devices. This app must be placed prominently to catch attention the first time a phone is used.

Is silver set to emerge from the shadow of gold as a precious metal? Although its price fell about 2% on Tuesday, it has been enjoying a bull run that makes this dip seem more like a pause for breath than the start of a correction. Longer trends underline this bullish sentiment. It has almost doubled this year, outpacing gold’s 60%-odd rise.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The board of India's stock market regulator will take up the most sweeping revision of regulations in decades spanning mutual funds, stock brokers and its own officials later this month, two people aware of the meeting's agenda said. The board will discuss bringing in new rules, updating outdated rules, and removing overlapping ones.

At the heart of this transformation lies the “Mutual Funds Sahi Hain” campaign, which not only democratized mutual fund investing but also played a pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion.

Tata Motors has announced that it will convene a meeting of its equity shareholders on May 6, to vote on a proposed Composite Scheme of Arrangement involving the reorganization of its commercial and passenger vehicle businesses. “We hereby wish to inform that pursuant to the Order dated March 25, 2025, (“Order”) the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench (“NCLT”) in the Company Scheme Application No. C.A.(CAA)/61/MB/2025, Meeting of the Equity Shareholders of Tata Motors Limited (“the Company”) is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3.00 p.m (IST),” Tata Motors said in an exchange filing.

Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of India's most popular long-term investment options. It offers tax benefits, safety due to sovereign backing, and guaranteed returns. PPF comes with a 15-year lock-in period and EEE tax status (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt). Many investors invest in PPF due to the tax-free interest and maturity amount.

The regional IMD center in Chennai alerted residents on Saturday, advising caution as weather conditions could cause waterlogging, slippery roads, and traffic disruptions in some areas. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Nagapattinam districts, as well as the Karaikal region. The weather department’s update, issued at 1:00 PM today, also includes expectations of rainfall in other districts such as Theni, Tenksasi, Ramanathapuram, and Kanyakumari.

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Energy Development Company Ltd.(up 1.83%) and Adani Power Ltd.(up 0.70%) stood among the top gainers.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) fell 4.3% to Rs 1,194 in Friday’s intraday trade on the BSE, as markets reacted to global developments, including the Trump administration’s latest tariff revisions. According to a White House document released on Friday, reciprocal tariffs have been updated for 14 countries, including India. While Trump had earlier announced a 27% tariff on Indian goods, the revised figure now stands at 26%. The aggressive tariff stance has reignited concerns over a potential global trade war, dampening sentiment across sectors — with heavyweights like RIL also coming under pressure.

Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.(up 1.85%) and Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd.(up 0.04%) were among the top gainers.

The NSE Nifty index traded 257.5 points down at 22992.6, while BSE Sensex was down 645.22 points at 75650.14 as of 11:22AM(IST)on April 04.

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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.

Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.(up 6.72%), Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.(up 3.49%), Rana Sugars Ltd.(up 2.98%), Sakthi Sugars Ltd.(up 2.94%), Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd.(up 2.91%), KCP Sugar & Industries Corporation Ltd.(up 2.47%), Vishwaraj Sugar Industries Ltd.(up 2.36%), Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.(up 2.28%), Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd.(up 2.16%) and EID Parry(India)Ltd.(up 1.92%) stood among the top gainers.

Benchmark NSE Nifty closed 82.25 points down at 23250.1 amid selling in frontline bluechip counters.

Ashapura Minechem Ltd.(up 3.30%), Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.(up 3.26%), Aro Granite Industries Ltd.(up 1.99%), The Orissa Minerals Development Company Ltd.(up 0.87%), MOIL Ltd.(up 0.55%), KIOCL Ltd.(up 0.48%), NMDC Ltd.(up 0.32%) and 20 Microns Ltd.(up 0.02%) stood among the top gainers.