Operation Sindoor impact: Defence stocks rally up to 4% as India strikes Pakistan terrorist camps

Operation Sindoor impact: The defence sector stocks witnessed significant upticks. (AI image) Operation Sindoor: Defence stocks rallied on Wednesday, with key companies like Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders recording gains of up to 4%, following the Indian Armed Forces‘ Operation Sindoor on May 7. The military action was directed at terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu…

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Gold rate today: Gold prices slide to Rs 96,900 per 10 grams as investors eye US Fed policy

Gold prices today: Investors are now focused on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for later today. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold pricesdeclined on Wednesday amid growing optimism about potential trade discussions between the United States and China, which reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Investors are awaiting the U.S.Federal Reserve’s policy announcement…

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Operation Sindoor impact: Pakistan stock market crashes 5% after India strikes Pakistan terrorist camps

The Pakistan stock market has plunged since the April 22 attack in Pahalgam. (AI image) Operation Sindoor impact on Pakistan stock exchange: The Pakistani stock market’s primary index plunged around 5% on Wednesday following India’s overnight military operations at multiple terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir.Indian authorities said nine locations containing terrorist infrastructure…

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Moody’s cuts China 2025 GDP growth forecast to 3.8% weighed by ongoing tariff tensions

China’s economy is expected to undergo a major slowdown over the next two years, with GDP growth dipping below 4% as trade tensions intensify and global economic conditions weigh on investment and consumer confidence, a recent report by Moody’s Ratings said.The report projects Beijing’s real GDP growth for 2025 to stand at 3.8% and 3.9%…

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India, UK forge Free Trade Agreement; PM Modi terms it ‘historic milestone’

PM Modi and Keir Starmer (File photos) NEW DELHI: In a significant boost to bilateral relations, India and the United Kingdom have successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a Double Contribution Convention, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership.The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a conversation with his…

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Paytm narrows loss to Rs 545 crore in Q4, revenue falls nearly 16%; operational profit, excluding ESOP costs, rises to Rs 81 crore

Paytm’s parent company One97 Communications reported a reduced consolidated loss of Rs 545 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, helped by lower payment processing charges and employee benefit expenses. The results include a notional, non-cash loss of Rs 522 crore, comprising Rs 492 crore in ESOP expenses and Rs 30 crore in impairments,…

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What does the India-UK FTA mean for India? Top benefits – from cheaper cars, whisky to cheer for Indian professionals

Officials have characterised the UK-India FTA as India’s most extensive agreement. (AI image) India-UK trade deal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on X (formerly Twitter), the ‘historic milestone’ that India and the UK have achieved in concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The agreement is anticipated to be officially signed when…

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