US markets today: Wall Street holds near record highs ahead of inflation data; Federal Reserve cautious on rate cuts as stagflation fears rise

US stocks were little changed on Monday, staying close to record levels as investors awaited key inflation data due Tuesday. The S&P 500 was virtually flat, hovering near its all-time high from two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 77 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.2% in early trading, according…

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IPO watch: BlueStone Jewellery issue subscribed 39% on debut; QIBs drive demand as retail stays steady

The initial public offering (IPO) of BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Ltd, which sells contemporary jewellery under its flagship brand ‘BlueStone’, was subscribed 39% on the first day of bidding on Monday.According to NSE data, the three-day issue received bids for 63,89,570 shares against 1,65,14,421 shares on offer, reported PTI. The quota for qualified institutional buyers…

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Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India spark outrage: Calls for boycotting US-based brands grow on social media; self-reliance in focus

The implementation of a 50% tariff on Indian goods by Donald Trump has strained diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Washington. Major American brands in India, including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Amazon and Apple, are faced with boycott demands as corporate leaders and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond to US tariffs. India’s vast population makes…

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Donald Trump tariffs on India: Can Indian refiners do without Russian oil? ‘Major economic and strategic trade-offs involved…’

Indian refiners have the technical capability to operate without Russian crude, but such a move would come with significant economic and strategic consequences, energy analytics firm Kpler has warned. Russian oil currently makes up nearly 38 per cent of India’s refinery feedstock, prized for its high diesel and jet fuel yields, competitive pricing, and reliable…

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Tesla expands India footprint: 2nd showroom for Elon Musk-owned automaker opens in Delhi Aerocity; wider supercharging network planned

Elon Musk-owned vehicle manufacturer Tesla inaugurated its second showroom in India at Delhi’s Aerocity, expanding its presence in the country.The American automaker giant is further set to expand its supercharging network across key Indian metropolitan regions ahead of its September delivery commencement, according to a senior company representative on Monday, quoted by ET.At the inauguration…

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New Income Tax Bill 2025 introduced in Parliament: What are the top Parliamentary panel suggestions being included? Check details

The Income-Tax Bill, 2025 was designed to update and simplify India’s taxation system. New Income Tax Bill 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced modified New Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament on Monday. The government had officially withdrawn the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 on Friday, which had been presented in the Lok Sabha on February…

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‘China issue more complicated…’: After tariff on India, will Donald Trump impose additional duties on China for Russia oil trade? What JD Vance said

The relationship with China presents greater complexity due to its wide-ranging implications beyond the Russian context. (AI image) Will US President Donald Trump impose additional tariffs on China for its procurement of crude oil from Russia? That’s a question that is being repeatedly asked of the US government since it announced a 25% additional tariff…

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