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Shares of Raymond Ltd.(up 6.08 per cent), Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.(up 2.82 per cent), Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.(up 0.93 per cent), Sobha Ltd.(up 0.86 per cent) and Brigade Enterprises Ltd.(up 0.72 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 9.43%), Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.(up 5.26%), Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.(up 4.94%), Aries Agro Ltd.(up 4.75%), Agro Phos India Ltd.(up 3.57%), Madras Fertilizers Ltd.(up 3.15%), Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd.(up 2.75%), Sikko Industries Ltd.(up 2.63%), Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd.(up 2.13%) and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 1.88%) stood among the top gainers.

Christopher Nolan’s name came up at Cinemacon 2025 as Universal Pictures gave an update about his next project- The Odyssey. Nolan, who is presently shooting the film, did not make an appearance at the event. The studio also teased a new Steven Speilberg movie that is in the works. Talking about The Odyssey, Jim Orr, the distribution chief of Universal Pictures called the project “a visionary, once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece that Homer himself would quite likely be proud of,” Variety reported.

The NDA exam is scheduled for April 13, 2025, offering vacancies across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Naval Academy, including positions for female candidates.Aspirants should be well-versed with the NDA exam pattern, which includes two papers: Mathematics (300 marks) and the General Ability Test (600 marks). The total written examination is 900 marks, followed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which also carries 900 marks.

₹91,423 per 10 grams. As of 9.33 am, it was trading ₹600 or 0.66% higher at ₹91,328 on the MCX. The rally can be attributed to the risk off sentiment in the market following tariff announcements by US President Donald Trump's administration.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) are expected to be in focus on Thursday, April 3, after the company made two announcements via filings to the stock exchanges. The first announcement states that Reliance has begun construction of its first Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Andhra Pradesh, which is part of a larger plan to establish 500 such CBG plants in the region.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Wednesday reported a 9% year-on-year jump in its March cargo volume at 41.5 MMT led by containers and liquids & gas, the company informed exchanges on Wednesday, while claiming the feat as its highest ever. «APSEZ handles all-time high cargo volume in Mar’25; Mundra becomes the first Indian port ever to cross 200 MMT annual cargo volume,» the filing said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Investors in V-Mart Retail Ltd shares appear thrilled with its business update for the March quarter (Q4FY25) and are likely expecting another good year. V-Mart’s shares shot up over 10% on Wednesday.

Washington, here’s a piece of news that is getting far too little attention: The US is on course for fiscal breakdown. That’s the unambiguous message from the Congressional Budget Office’s newly updated long-term projections. Unless Congress changes course, there’ll be a reckoning, and it will be grim. As the CBO details, deficit spending is more out of control than ever. Both parties share the blame, as do both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. And all should remember that investors’ appetite for US government debt isn’t limitless. The federal government is currently spending roughly $7 trillion and collecting only $5 trillion in taxes annually. The resulting deficit is a little over 6% of gross domestic product, a disturbingly high number for an economy around full employment. The CBO expects public borrowing to remain at this elevated level or higher for decades. Assuming no recessions, public debt will rise to 100% of GDP this year and 118% by 2035 — and it just keeps rising from there. A responsible Congress would make deficit reduction its overriding priority. Instead, Republicans are discussing ways to borrow more — and not just a little more. New tax cuts are under consideration. And many want to extend provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which would otherwise expire at the end of this year.

Poonam Gupta of NCAER was appointed as Reserve Bank of India's Deputy Governor, in place of Michael Patra. Poonam Gupta is a Lead Economist for India at the World Bank.

IPL 2025 Mumbai Indians' camp may be longer than expected. The star pacer is yet to bowl at full intensity at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) as his workload is being increased gradually to prevent a potential stress fracture of the back, sources have told The Times of India (TOI). Bumrah, who suffered a lower back injury during the Sydney Test against Australia in January, was initially expected to join Mumbai Indians (MI) by April 1. However, given his fitness concerns and India's upcoming five-Test series in England immediately after the IPL, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is treading cautiously with his return.

Waqf Amendment Bill LIVE: All eyes are on Parliament showdown as Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is set to table the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Deputy leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi will open the argument on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, from the side of the opposition after Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju tables the bill in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.Kiren Rijiju moves two bills The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 & The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha for consideration and passing.Waqf Amendment Bill LIVE: After presenting the bill in the Lok Sabha, Rijiju said this bill is not new.Waqf Amendment Bill LIVE: Union minister Kiren Rijiju has tabled the controversial Waqf Bill in Lok SabhaWaqf Amendment Bill LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is speaking in the Lok Sabha on controversial bill.Waqf Amendment Bill LIVE: The Waqf Amendment Bill aims to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India.It aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards by introducing changes such as renaming the Act, updating the definitions of waqf, improving the registration process, and increasing the role of technology in managing waqf records .The Waqf Amendment Bill was earlier presented in the Lok Sabha in August 2024, following which a Joint Parliamentary Committee was formed under the leadership of Jagdambika Pal for further consideration.Waqf Amendment Bill LIVE: On Waqf Amendment Bill, AIMPLB spokesperson Dr.

Waqf Amendment Bill is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today, sparking mixed reactions from opposition parties and BJP ally JD(U). JD(U) Member of Parliament Sanjay Jha expressed his party's concern, stating that the bill should not be retrospective. He mentioned that if their concerns were addressed in the bill, they would support it. «Our concern is that it (Bill) should not be retrospective. Let the bill come if our concerns are accommodated in it, we will definitely support the Bill,» Jha told ANI. JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad said, «As far as JD (U) is concerned, most of the suggestions made during the JPC meetings regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill have been reported to be included. Therefore, a whip has been issued to the MPs by the party to remain in the House during the proceedings of Parliament and vote in favor of the government.» «We will tell make our stand clear in Parliament. JD(U) and CM Nitish Kumar does not need to learn the definition of secularism from Congress,» he added. RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha criticized the Waqf Bill, saying It violates the Constitution.

Kotak Mutual Fund has announced the launch of Kotak Energy Opportunities Fund, an open-ended equity scheme following the energy theme. The new fund offer or NFO of the scheme will open for subscription on April 3 and will close on April 17. Also Read | Top 10 mutual funds to invest in April 2025

Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha amid strong backlash and protests from the Opposition, who believe that the proposed law is unconstitutional. The bill was tabled after today's Question Hour for consideration and passing. Following the tabling, an 8-hour discussion will be held, which is also subject to an increase. Read more: Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to be taken for passage in Lok Sabha on Wednesday; here's all you should know «Today is a historic day...this bill is being introduced in the interest of the country. Not only crores of Muslims but the whole country will support it. Those who are opposing it are doing so for political reasons. I will present the facts in the House. And I also want that if someone opposes, they should oppose on the basis of logic and we will also answer them,» Union Minister Kiren Rijiju had said earlier.

Energy Development Company Ltd.(up 4.53%), Adani Green Energy Ltd.(up 1.70%), Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd.(up 1.39%), SJVN Ltd.(up 1.33%), Karma Energy Ltd.(up 1.20%), GE Vernova T&D India Ltd.(up 1.16%), KPI Green Energy Ltd.(up 1.11%), Reliance Power Ltd.(up 1.08%), Adani Power Ltd.(up 1.06%) and Ravindra Energy Ltd.(up 0.97%) were among the top gainers.

Tech Mahindra Ltd.(up 1.97 per cent), Infosys Ltd.(up 1.22 per cent), Persistent Systems Ltd.(up 1.07 per cent), MphasiS Ltd.(up 0.96 per cent) and L&T Technology Services Ltd.(up 0.57 per cent) were among the top gainers.

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 7.24%), JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Ltd.(up 4.95%), Emami Ltd.(up 3.99%), Vadilal Industries Ltd.(up 2.90%), Gillette India Ltd.(up 1.90%), Euro India Fresh Foods Ltd.(up 1.72%), Varun Beverages Ltd.(up 1.32%), Gopal Snacks Ltd.(up 1.28%), Honasa Consumer Ltd.(up 1.04%) and Marico Ltd.(up 1.04%) were among the top gainers.

Lexus Granito(India)Ltd.(up 2.35%), Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Ltd.(up 2.19%), Pokarna Ltd.(up 1.55%), The Orissa Minerals Development Company Ltd.(up 1.14%), 20 Microns Ltd.(up 0.94%) and Ashapura Minechem Ltd.(up 0.06%) were among the top gainers.

Magadh Sugar & Energy Ltd.(up 4.47%), Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd.(up 4.10%), Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd.(up 2.22%), Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.(up 1.12%), Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd.(up 1.10%), Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.(up 0.89%), Ponni Sugars(Erode)Ltd.(up 0.72%), Avadh Sugar & Energy Ltd.(up 0.54%), KM Sugar Mills Ltd.(up 0.33%) and Rana Sugars Ltd.(up 0.31%) were among the top gainers.