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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s real estate boom has fuelled record sales and soaring margins for DLF, the country’s largest property developer after Macrotech Developers. Now, the company is setting its sights on an ambitious goal—zero debt, luxury market dominance, and ₹1 trillion in new bookings over the next five years.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the ongoing process of rationalizing customs duties and withdrawing the 6 per cent equalization levy, which began in 2023, is independent of any global events and will continue. Sitharaman said customs duty reductions are part of India's broader objective to strengthen its manufacturing hub and boost battery and advanced chemistry capacities. Replying to a debate on the Finance Bill 2025 in Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said, «Consistently, budget after budget, we are coming up with a reduction in duties so that India's aspiration for being a manufacturing hub and India's aspiration in building capacities for battery manufacturing and advanced chemistry is being supported. So, this is a consistent thing.» «I heard quite a few members say, „Oh, the tariff war has started, so in response to the tariff announcements made by President Trump, here we are doing it. No, we have been doing it since 2023, steadily, every year. Newer items are being brought in, keeping in mind Atmanirbhar Bharat and, at the same time, Viksit Bharat's requirements, as well as simplifying the customs duty and compliance details,“ Sitharaman said. »So, this is an ongoing process. It has nothing to do with today's global situation but is a process that will continue even in the future," she added.

Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the world prepare to bid farewell to this sacred month with Jamat-ul-Vida, the Friday before Eid al-Fitr. This day holds deep significance, marking the last congregational prayer of Ramadan and offering an opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and connection with family, friends, and the community.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Thursday that Trump administration tariffs will drive up inflation in the U.S. but it is unclear how persistent that upward pressure will be. «It looks inevitable that tariffs are going to increase inflation in the near term» and it seems more likely than not the jump will be short lived, she said in an appearance in Boston.

Gold prices scaled a record peak on Friday as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh tariff plans ignited fears of a global trade war, driving a rush towards the safe-haven allure of the precious metal.

dollar was headed for a steady week on Friday and a quarterly loss next week as concern about tariffs slowing U.S. growth has pushed down U.S. yields, stocks and the currency. The euro, at just below $1.08, was headed for its largest quarterly rise in more than a year, gaining more than 4% since the start of 2025 on a combination of peace prospects in Ukraine, dollar weakness, and a leap in benchmark German yields.

Trump escalated the global trade wars with his plans to slap aggressive tariffs on auto imports from next week. There was no uniform flight to safety, however, even though gold leaped to a new high, as mounting inflation concerns pushed up Treasury bond yields. My column below shines a light on the rather surprising resilience shown by currencies of the countries that will be hit hardest by Trump's auto tariffs.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru-based electronics designer and manufacturer, Indkal Technologies, is closing its next venture capital-backed funding round—raising $100 million by June this year. Speaking with Mint, Anand Dubey, chief executive of Indkal Technologies, said that the company is close to finalizing its upcoming funding round, and before this it will also make its first product announcement as a design-led electronics manufacturing firm.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. One in every five ultra-high net worth individuals in India is either in the process of migrating overseas or plans to, according to a survey by Kotak Private Banking, a unit of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Its study found a higher propensity to migrate among professionals than entrepreneurs or those who inherited their wealth.

debt schemes, which invest in securities with shorter maturities of up to three years. Fund managers said investing in this product is a bet on profiting from the higher-than-normal difference between overnight interest rates and yields on corporate bonds with one- and two-year maturities. With interest rates likely to be cut and liquidity conditions easing, this spread is expected to narrow. When the central bank cuts interest rates, corporate bond yields fall. Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions.

Wired report, Waltz’s profile—linked to his real name and photo—listed 328 contacts, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Fox News’ Bret Baier, and conspiracy theorist Ivan Raiklin. The accounts were switched to private only after Wired alerted the White House

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding is expected to be the most luxurious event of the year. This celebration promises to be unforgettable, with an A-list guest list, a stunning Italian backdrop, and Bezos' $500 million yacht in the mix. It is shaping up to be a historic celebration, complete with a designer gown and extravagant details. Apparently scheduled for the end of June, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding will also serve as an Italian vacation for their guests.

Donald Trump has yet again reignited his contentious push to annex Greenland, citing national security reasons. His administration has not ruled out economic or military action, prompting strong criticism from Greenlanders and Danish leaders. As Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit, tensions over America's ambitions escalate. Greenland and Denmark have sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to the Arctic island. Despite opposition, Donald Trump insists that «the world needs us to have Greenland,» raising concerns about future US policy.

humanitarian parole program for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan migrants has placed Cuban American Republicans in a political dilemma. Many now face pressure to either support ending the Biden-era program—popular among their communities—or break ranks with former President Trump, whom they overwhelmingly back. The program, which allowed over 500,000 migrants to live and work in the U.S. for up to two years with sponsors, disproportionately benefited Cubans, the largest group of beneficiaries.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion dropping soon. The game was announced during the Nintendo March 2025 Direct on Thursday, March 27. Developed by Tribute Games and published by Dotemu, it presents Marvel’s iconic superheroes in a retro beat ‘em up and is reminiscent of the ‘90s arcade classics. The game is set for release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox later this year. It features hand-drawn animation inspired by Marvel’s 1990s comic book art style. According to Gamesrader, players can expect fast-paced action with a roster that includes superheroes like Wolverine, Captain America, Spider-Man, Storm, Venom, Phyla-Vell, and Nova.

ATM interchange fees, which RBI announced earlier this week, is that growth in the segment is slowing down precipitously. Interchange fees are what banks pay each other for the use of ATMs. The change takes place from May 1.

Lucknow Super Giants over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Thursday. Shardul continued his dream comeback returning with figures of 4/34 to help LSG restrict a power-packed SRH to 190 for nine before Pooran (70 off 26; 6x4s, 6x6s) displayed his 360 degree hitting skills. Pooran shared quick-fire match-winning 116 runs for the second wicket with Marsh (52 off 31) to help LSG chase down the target in 16.1 overs. LSG didn't have the best start to their chase as they lost Aiden Markram early. But thereafter, it was the effortless hitting from Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran that helped LSG surge ahead. Pooran in particular was at his attacking best as he mostly dealt in sixes, clobbering Simarjeet and Abhishek Sharma for huge sixes during his knock, mostly towards the square boundary.

Wang Chuanfu, the founder and CEO of BYD, has made one of the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturing businesses, starting his journey when he was poor.

The auction featured various rare Apple memorabilia, but the Apple-1 computer was the highlight. This specific unit, listed as #91 in the official Apple-1 registry, was rated 8.0 out of 10 for its condition. It retained its original integrated circuits with clear labeling and was meticulously restored to working order by vintage Apple expert Corey Cohen. Alongside the computer, the winning bidder also received an original user manual featuring handwritten notes referencing Apple’s founders. Bobby Livingston, Executive Vice President at RR Auction, emphasized the significance of the device, stating, “Owning an Apple-1 is more than possessing a computer; it’s a piece of history—a direct connection to the groundbreaking vision of Jobs, Wozniak, and the pioneering team that transformed the world of technology.”