DreamFolks announces Shekhar Sood as new CFO to drive financial growth and innovation

DreamFolks, a travel and lifestyle experience company, has announced the appointment of Shekhar Sood as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 30, 2025. “With nearly two decades of global experience across listed entities, multinationals, and high-growth private companies, Shekhar brings a proven track record of delivering strategic outcomes and building financial resilience. As CFO,…

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US manufacturing weakens further in April amid tariff turmoil

The US manufacturing sector contracted for another month in April, as mounting uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policies continued to weigh heavily on industrial activity, according to new survey data released Thursday. In early April, the administration introduced sweeping tariffs affecting most nations. Although some of the duties were revised for selected countries, a…

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US-Ukraine sign crucial minerals deal: What will be the impact, how will it work and why it matters

After months of tense back-and-forth, the United States and Ukraine have finally signed a new agreement that will give Washington access to critical minerals and other untapped natural resources in Ukraine.Kyiv believes that the move will help lock in long-term military and financial support as it continues to resist Russian aggression.The deal, signed on Wednesday,…

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Sensex rises nearly 4% in April on FII inflows, monsoon hopes, and trade optimism

The BSE Sensex gave significant returns, increasing nearly 4 per cent in April, despite geopolitical tensions. The upturn was driven by renewed foreign investment inflows, forecasts of above-normal monsoon rainfall, and positive prospects of an India-US trade agreement. Additionally, stock valuations became more attractive following recent market corrections, leading to increased buying activity. The BSE…

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Over 4 lakh homes delivered across top 9 cities in FY25; Pune leads, Delhi-NCR dips: Report

Residential home unit deliveries across nine major Indian cities rose by 33 per cent in the 2024-25 financial year, reaching 4,06,889 units, according to data from PropEquity. This marks a significant increase from 3,06,600 units delivered in 2023-24. The figures cover apartments, row houses, and villas that have received occupancy certificates. Despite the overall growth,…

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US-China tariff standoff: US ‘proactively’ reaching out to China for talks, claims state media

The United States has tried reaching out to China, seeking discussions over President Donald Trump’s massive 145% tariff, a social media account linked to Chinese state media has claimed.According to a Reuters report, a Weibo post by Yuyuan Tantian, claimed that “the US has proactively reached out to China through multiple channels, hoping to hold…

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Bank Holidays in May 2025: On what days are banks closed? Check state-wise full list

Bank Holidays May 2025 (AI image) Bank Holidays May 2025: For those planning banking activities in May 2025, it’s essential to understand that bank holidays vary across different states. Whilst not all banks nationwide will be closed simultaneously, several significant holidays could affect banking services in specific regions.All banks, both scheduled and non-scheduled, will remain…

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Adani Ports Q4 earnings: Net profit grows 50% in fourth quarter to Rs 3,023 crore

Adani Ports’ operational revenue grew by 23% year-on-year to Rs 8,488 crore Adani Ports Q4 results: Adani Ports witnessed a substantial 50% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 3,023 crore for the quarter ending March 2024, compared to Rs 2,025 crore in the previous year’s corresponding period.The company’s operational revenue grew by 23%…

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