Google parent company Alphabet’s market value crossed $3 trillion for the first time on Monday as strong gains in its shares reflected renewed optimism over artificial intelligence and a favourable antitrust ruling, Reuters reported.Class A shares surged 4.6% to $251.88 while Class C climbed 4.5% to $252.30, both scaling record highs. Alphabet now joins Apple […]
Elon Musk buys Tesla shares worth $1 billion! Stock surges in pre-market trading; 2.5 million shares bought
Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk purchased about more than 2.5 million shares worth $1 billion, according to a regulatory filing, reported news agency AP.The billionaire bought the stock indirectly through a trust on September 12, the filing showed. Tesla shares jumped as much as 7.3% before the start of regular trading, putting the stock […]
Trade data: Exports up 6.7% to $35.1 bn in August; imports down 10% as trade deficit narrows
India’s merchandise exports rose 6.7 per cent year-on-year to $35.1 billion in August, while imports fell 10.12 per cent to $61.59 billion, according to government data released on Monday.Exports were valued at $32.89 billion in the same month last year, while imports had stood at $68.53 billion, PTI reported.The country’s trade deficit narrowed to $26.49 […]
Shrimp export crisis: CM N Chandrababu Naidu says US tariffs cause Rs 25,000 cr loss; seeks Centre’s urgent relief for aquaculture sector
Facing mounting cancellations of nearly half the shrimp export orders, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu has said US tariffs have inflicted losses of around Rs 25,000 crore on the state’s aquaculture sector.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that American tariffs have dealt a heavy blow to the state’s shrimp exports, causing […]
AI for Viksit Bharat: Niti Aayog report pegs $500-600 billion GDP boost by 2035; financial services, manufacturing to gain most
Faster adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across industries has the potential to add $500-600 billion to India’s GDP by 2035, according to a Niti Aayog report.The report, titled ‘AI for Viksit Bharat: The Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth’, projects that AI could significantly raise productivity and efficiency, making it a decisive lever for India’s growth […]
ITR filing FY 2024-25 deadline today: How to file ITR-1 on Income Tax e-filing portal – easy step-by-step guide for taxpayers
ITR filing FY 2024-25: Choosing to file directly through the income tax e-filing website provides an advantage. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2024-25 due date today: It’s the last date for filing the Income Tax Returns for AY 2025-26. The Income Tax Department had extended the ITR due date from July 31, 2025 every year […]
Don’t put all eggs in long duration basket! Experts say short-term funds can offer stable returns at lower risk – explained
Experts say bond investors need to be cautious because chances of a rate cut have dwindled, while inflation may see a comeback. (AI image) Bond investors who had pinned hopes on aggressive rate cuts this year have learnt a hard lesson. Despite big rate cuts, which should have pushed up bond prices, bonds have faced […]
Energy mix outlook 2050: Natural gas only fossil fuel to rise in US, China, India; coal and oil to decline globally
Natural gas will be the only fossil fuel to record an increase in the energy mix of the United States, China, and India by 2050, even as coal and oil usage decline globally, according to a sector update by Nuvama Institutional Equities, citing S&P Global Commodity Insights.“By 2050, gas shall be the only fossil fuel […]
Indian refiners jumping at chance: How Ukraine attacks on Russia’s refineries are indirectly benefiting India’s crude buys – explained
The US has responded to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil by imposing tariffs on Indian goods. (AI image) Hit by Ukraine’s drone attacks, Russia’s oil refineries are reeling – but India has turned this crisis in Russia into an opportunity. The substantial price difference between Russian and Middle Eastern oil has attracted Indian […]
Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting September 15, 2025 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting September 15, 2025) are Samvardhana Motherson, and Ellenbarrie. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Samvardhana Motherson 104 114 10% Ellenbarrie 547 680 24% Samvardhana MothersonAs […]