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Zydus Wellness Ltd.(up 4.49%), Prataap Snacks Ltd.(up 4.26%), Emami Ltd.(up 3.65%), LT Foods Ltd.(up 3.29%), Parag Milk Foods Ltd.(up 2.13%), Adani Wilmar Ltd.(up 2.07%), ADF Foods Ltd.(up 1.77%), Varun Beverages Ltd.(up 1.60%), Gillette India Ltd.(up 1.54%) and Jyothy Labs Ltd.(up 1.47%) stood among the top gainers.

European Union has urged its citizens to stockpile enough food and other essential supplies to sustain them for at least 72 hours if crisis happens, the European Commission has said. “In case of extreme disruptions, the initial period is the most critical,” the document says, setting out possible scenarios, from war to cyber attacks and deadly disease to climate-driven floods, reports Politico. In a fresh guidance issued on Wednesday, the commission stressed the need for Europe to shift its mindset, to foster a culture of “preparedness” and “resilience.” ALSO READ: 'Elon, I want to thank you': Trump makes it official, makes big statement amid Tesla Takedown protests

On the BSE, Ishaan Infrastru(down 19.93 per cent), Capri Global(down 15.59 per cent), Dr. Lalchandani Labs(down 15.45 per cent), Nxtdigital(down 14.82 per cent) and Cybele Ind(down 14.72 per cent) stood among the top losers in today's trade.

Shares of Persistent Systems Ltd.(up 2.26 per cent), Wipro Ltd.(up 1.8 per cent), Coforge Ltd.(up 1.01 per cent), LTIMindtree Ltd.(up 0.79 per cent) and Tech Mahindra Ltd.(up 0.54 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Benchmark NSE Nifty closed 105.11 points up at 23591.95 amid buying in frontline bluechip counters.

«Your first needs are food and shelter. And then, we're a little bit down the list of expenditures,» said David Neeleman, CEO of low-cost carrier Breeze Airways, in an interview. «If you don't have a job, you're not going to go buy an airline ticket.» With demand slowing, airlines have started culling flights to avoid lowering fares and to protect margins. Frontier, Delta, United, American Airlines, JetBlue and Allegiant all trimmed their April-June quarter capacity in the past two weeks. United CEO Scott Kirby has warned of a large drop in industry-wide capacity by the second half of August if demand does not rebound. To be sure, bookings for premium and long-haul travel are holding up. United reported an 8% year-on-year jump in spring international bookings. Some of the demand slowdown is also due to recent safety incidents. Amanda Demanda Law Group data shows airplane safety concerns reached an all-time high in February, with Google searches for «Are planes safe now?» up 900%. Airlines expect the hit from safety incidents to fade soon. But they are less sure about economic pressures.

The NSE Nifty index ended the session 105.11 points up at 23591.95, while BSE Sensex rose 317.93 points to 77606.43.

Shares of Hero MotoCorp Ltd.(up 3.46 per cent), TVS Motor Company Ltd.(up 1.09 per cent), Bosch Ltd.(up 1.01 per cent) and Exide Industries Ltd.(up 0.27 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Thursday which aims to improve the country's disaster management system. The Bill, which amends the Disaster Management Act of 2005, was cleared in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday through a voice vote. The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill makes several important changes to the existing law. The original Act set up key bodies, including the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), to manage disasters at national and state levels. These authorities have a key role in planning for and responding to disasters. However, the new Bill gives more responsibilities to these authorities.

Tesla struggles with falling sales and share price and global protests against his brand for his support to US President Donald Trump, its CEO Elon Musk looks at India with hope. Long seen as a potential disruptor for India's EV, Tesla is finally entering India, opening a showroom in Mumbai to sell its imported cars and has plans to set up a manufacturing plant in Maharashtra. However, Tesla has lost years dilly-dallying on its India entry and meanwhile Indian EV makers have grown enough to make things difficult for it. Many think the company may not after all be able to disrupt the Indian market in any significant way nor reap any huge dividends. Tesla may face another big challenge in India. Its global rival BYD (Build Your Dreams), which sells cars imported from China in India, could be planning to manufacture in the country. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Chinese EV giant is planning to set up a factory in Telangana. BYD, together with Indian EV makers such as Mahindra and Tata; the JV between India's JSW and China's MG Motor; and Korean and Japanese automakers CAN make it difficult for Tesla to benefit from the Indian market in any substantial way.

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«This is pulling back investment and it is likely to have slightly inflationary impacts in the US in particular, which means slightly more elevated interest rates and this is going to impact Asia-Pacific through tighter monetary policy,» says Vishrut Rana, S&P Global Ratings. Let me first up ask you about the tariffs, the impact that this is going to have globally. We have been getting a lot of commentary. At one point in time you think that Trump is going to go all out, all aggressive. This morning you got comments where he said April 2nd is when he will put the reciprocal tariffs, but they will be lenient. How should one read into all of these developments and react to that? Vishrut Rana: Indeed in these highly uncertain times a lot to watch out for. So, the impact of tariffs on the global economy is going to be significant. We think that it is already having an impact in terms of delaying investment plans for firms across the region until there is more clarity in terms of where the trade tensions are going to materialise.

Donald Trump had a hilarious exchange with a reporter wearing a mask. While speaking to the press in the Oval Office, President Trump drew attention to a journalist wearing a mask. The reporter asked Trump a question about California, to which he responded: «You know, I haven't seen a mask in so long, you're wearing a mask!» He sarcastically added, «That's so nice of you. I haven't seen anybody wearing a mask in a long time, it's good. You feel more comfortable right, good, that's good.» The exchange came as Trump signed a new executive order imposing 25 per cent tariffs on imports of automobiles and certain auto parts. Trump indicated this was to end unfair trade practices and protect the United States’ national security.

Xi Jinping is making China’s presence more felt across the Indo-Pacific region by testing US allies on sensitive issues, as Donald Trump’s attention is taken up elsewhere. From sending warships off Australia’s coast for unprecedented shooting drills to flying a record number of “grey zone” balloons around Taiwan, and putting pressure on Thailand over human rights issues, Beijing is ramping up efforts to project power in the region. China also issued a strongly worded warning on Taiwan to Tokyo — which doesn’t officially recognize Taipei — against “colluding” with separatists. Trump’s sudden embrace of Russia, skepticism of NATO allies and tariffs that punish friendly nations have fueled concerns about the US as a reliable security partner in Asia, where Washington has for decades provided a buffer to Beijing.

«Especially talking about Nifty over here, still the support level definitely remains intact at 23,400 levels. Given those levels are holding out, the rally is here to stay on the higher side, having crossed 23,800 will be seen further buying action coming in over here,» says Dhwani Patel, Founder, Finversify. Give us a sense of the kind of levels that you are predicting for Nifty and Nifty Bank, rather the benchmarks heading into next week because it is expiry date today, last Thursday of the month and also of the financial year 2025. So, we are expecting volatility. You have Nifty rejig happening, lots is happening and of course, but amid a market like this we are still holding on in a pretty stable fashion. Do you attribute all of this to only FII inflows or do you believe that there are deeper fundamentals that are proving to be tailwinds for our markets and is this uptick that we have seen today after two days of profit booking sustainable going ahead? Dhwani Patel: Definitely, yes, we have been seeing that in the past two sessions we have seen a certain profit taking coming in over here on the index as well.

bed tea. This long-standing tradition is more than just a habit—it’s a source of comfort, a morning ritual that signals the start of the day. However, IIT- IIT-biochemist and nutritionist Manish Bhagwani warns that this habit might be doing more harm than good, especially for those struggling with insulin resistance and metabolic health. According to Bhagwani, the human body naturally prepares for the day by increasing cortisol levels before waking up. This surge elevates blood glucose, triggering a small release of insulin to provide energy for the morning ahead. While this is a normal process, the problem arises when individuals already have insulin resistance—something that affects more than 50% of urban Indians today. In such cases, the natural morning insulin spike is much higher, further complicating metabolic health.

PLI) for domestic manufacturing of auto components, semiconductors, and electrolysers, have reduced supply chain dependence on external sources and increased the country’s domestic manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, as global supply chains look to diversify their manufacturing and supply sources, the “friendshoring” strategy has provided a strong impetus to India’s manufacturing and export sectors due to its positive trade disposition and deep talent pool. India is revamping its logistics sector by integrating technological solutions like ICEGATE, ULIP, and E-way bills to automate and optimise processes. Digitalisation, augmented connectivity, and cutting-edge innovations such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Global Positioning System (GPS) are enhancing operational efficiency by providing transparency and reducing costs. A robust logistics sector drives economic integration by connecting regions and enabling seamless trade, which is essential for a strong national economy, allowing India to harness its full potential and achieve sustainable progress. In this context integrated logistics solutions with global connectivity are crucial for enabling emerging businesses to gain market access, scale up and succeed. Supporting emerging businesses with resilient supply chains

Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, was released on March 27. The film had generated intense speculation regarding the identity of its main antagonist, whose face remained hidden in promotional materials. With the film now in theaters, it has been confirmed that Korean-American actor Rick Yune plays the role.

Reserve Bank of India is set to double to 10% a cap on investment by individual foreign investors in listed companies, as it aims to boost capital inflows, according to two senior government officials and documents reviewed by Reuters. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), pressured by poor earnings, high valuations and prospects of U.S. tariffs, have pulled more than $28 billion out of Indian stocks since September's record high in the benchmark NSE Nifty 50. To boost foreign investment, India is widening to all foreign investors benefits it had until now restricted to overseas Indians, while also raising applicable investment limits, the officials said. «It is felt that these proposals may be implemented as early as possible,» the central bank told the government in a letter last week, pointing to disruption in capital inflows among recent developments in the external sector. Emails seeking comment from the finance ministry, the central bank, and the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), did not get any response.

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)

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