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07.04 / 09:19

markets War Updates How the Iran war may be stopping a different full-scale conflict

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07.04 / 09:19

markets Target security War Traffic Updates International How transshipment shielded Adani Ports from war headwinds in March

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd stock has fallen by about 10% to ₹1,376 since the West Asia conflict began on 27 February. The fall would have been steeper if not for the company’s business updates highlighting that it had clocked 11% year-on-year growth in cargo volumes to 46 million tonnes (MT) in March.

07.04 / 08:53

markets Updates Allies fear they are tied to an erratic US and now have nowhere to turn

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07.04 / 08:11

Provident Digital Platform Analysis WhatsApp reports Updates Mint Explainer | SIM-binding rules get more time—but can they really stop digital fraud?

Mint explains.In November last year, the department of telecommunications (DoT) directed messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Arattai, Snapchat, Sharechat, Jiochat, and Josh, to ensure their services remain linked to users’ SIM cards and phone numbers. Users without an active SIM would not be able to access these apps.

07.04 / 07:29

markets Ball Remark Parke wellness Universities Updates Crystal ball: Musk’s forecast of nobody needing to work looks flaky but Keynes' life of leisure doesn’t

Elon Musk has predicted that in 10 to 20 years, work will become optional. He has done this umpteen times—in response to a New York Times article about Amazon, at a US-Saudi investment forum, in a conversation with Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath, at Viva Technology 2024 in Paris and the 2023 AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park.

07.04 / 07:29

UPS Digital Celebrity voice audience Updates As celebrities launch AI avatars, how long could it be before legal risks catch up?

Digital influencers still struggle to match the trust levels of human creators. Audiences tend to connect more deeply with personalities who feel spontaneous and imperfect.

07.04 / 06:57

markets COST Food Trade show country Updates AWL Agri shares down 36% since Adani's exit. Q4 update suggests worst is over

Shares of AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar) are down 36% since 21 November after Adani group’s exit. The stock hit a 52-week low of ₹171.19 on 16 March, amid muted financials for the nine months ended December (9MFY26), which added to the pressure.But the worst may be over. Its March quarter (Q4FY26) business update reveals sales volumes grew by 13% year-on-year.

07.04 / 06:57

COST UPS Provident Aware Trade guidelines Updates India unveils 20 major maritime reforms to cut logistics costs and boost global trade presence

The ministry of ports, shipping and waterways is preparing to roll out about 20 sectoral reforms in the first 90 days of FY27, including the creation of a maritime sector regulator, revamped shipbuilding incentives and measures to increase India’s shipping tonnage, as part of a plan to strengthen the country’s maritime ecosystem and cut logistics costs.The reform push, which is being finalized, is aimed at improving regulatory oversight, boosting domestic shipbuilding, increasing the share of Indian-flagged vessels in global trade and enhancing the ease of doing business across ports, shipping and inland waterways, two people aware of the matter said.“Reform measures like a dedicated maritime regulator, stronger support for shipbuilding and container manufacturing, and a push toward inland waterways and coastal shipping are especially impactful. They not only build domestic capacity but also make logistics more cost-effective and sustainable,” said Pushpank Kaushik, CEO and head of business development at Jassper Shipping, a global shipping and logistics company in Hyderabad.A key proposal under consideration is the setting up of a strengthened maritime regulator by expanding the role of the Directorate General of Shipping, which would be given wider powers over safety regulation, maritime training, ship registration and oversight of shipping operations.

07.04 / 03:47

markets COST UPS Strategy Updates DMart expands aggressively. Key factors to watch

India's retail sector giant, has rallied over the past month. While the broader markets fell, the stock surged from ₹3,800 to ₹4,200 during the period.Avenue Supermarts operates the DMart supermarket chain, founded by Radhakishan Damani.

07.04 / 02:37

markets Updates The workers opting to retire instead of taking on AI