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Seven of India's top 10 companies experienced a combined market valuation drop of Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries leading the decline. This occurred as the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty saw minor dips. Despite the losses, Reliance Industries maintained its position as the country's most-valued firm.

Gehlot inaugurates SIRI Mathrushree Industrial Park in Dharmasthala, calls it a milestone for rural development and women’s empowerment

The ongoing geopolitical turmoil has affected supplies from several key oil-producing regions that traditionally cater to India, requiring refiners to process crude varieties that were not part of their usual feedstock mix.

India's market regulator is exploring ways to deepen the corporate bond market by potentially easing disclosure rules for debt-only firms. A pilot project on bond tokenisation will also be launched to boost settlement speed and transparency.

Mumbai Indians have signed Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as injury replacements. Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa are out due to injuries. Lomror is an experienced all-rounder while Ahir is a wicketkeeper-batter. The team aims to finish the season positively despite playoff elimination. They face Rajasthan Royals next.

Gen Subramani’s four-decade military career spans some of India’s most sensitive theatres, including counter-insurgency ops in Northeast, command of a premier strike formation on the Pakistan front, and leadership of 17 Mountain Division that guards the China border

DK Shivakumar, a seasoned politician, has finally achieved his long-held ambition of becoming Karnataka chief minister. His journey, marked by strategic alliances, organizational prowess, and a vow made in prison, saw him overcome political rivals and legal challenges. Shivakumar's transformation from a video parlor owner to a powerful leader is a testament to his resilience and political acumen.

Google plans a massive $190 billion investment in AI infrastructure, a six-fold increase from 2022, signaling a strong push into custom silicon with its new TPU 8th generation. This strategic move aims to reduce reliance on third-party chip suppliers like Nvidia, enhancing both training and inference capabilities for its AI models and services.

To Cut Fossil Fuel Use, Boost EVs

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag admitted his team let a winning position slip against Delhi Capitals, citing a dramatic collapse after reaching 160 for 2 in 14 overs. Parag lamented the team's poor execution in middle and death overs, as well as in the field, stating they were not up to the mark.

Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, urged India to reduce its reliance on foreign capital and cultivate a robust domestic pool of long-term risk capital for true self-reliance. He emphasized that companies should prioritize building businesses with a three-to-five-year vision over short-term stock price fluctuations, advocating for stronger domestic private equity and venture capital ecosystems.

India must cut reliance on foreign capital & build a strong domestic pool: Uday Kotak

Rupee hit a fresh record low of 96.07 against the US dollar on Friday, extending its losing streak over three straight sessions amid soaring crude oil prices and escalating tensions in West Asia. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.86 against the US dollar and slipped further to 95.94, down 30 paise from its previous close.

Bees are vital pollinators, crucial for global food security and ecosystems, yet face severe threats from climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Their declining populations, particularly in India, signal a critical ecological crisis. Urgent action is needed from farmers and citizens to protect these essential insects.

RIL, Tata group exploring greater flexibility; move may affect IT companies return to office plans

PM Modi has called on citizens to adopt measures aimed at conserving foreign exchange, as the surge in oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict has intensified pressure on the rupee and strained India’s foreign exchange reserves.

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India is significantly boosting defence spending and prioritizing domestic production, aiming for self-reliance and export growth. New policies like 'Make in India' and DAP 2020 are reshaping procurement, encouraging local manufacturing and foreign collaboration. Despite global supply chain challenges, indigenous production and exports are rising, signaling a strategic shift towards greater defence capability and autonomy.

The Indian rupee is facing significant pressure, weakening against the US dollar due to soaring crude oil prices driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign fund outflows. Despite India's robust economic growth, the currency's slide continues as the Reserve Bank of India intervenes to curb volatility rather than target a specific exchange rate.

India’s macro exposure to the Middle East continues to be transmitted primarily through energy and critical input prices, reflecting structurally high dependence on imported crude and natural gas.