Tata Motors demerger: What does it mean for investors & why did the share price drop 40%? Explained

The company will adopt the name Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPV), comprising passenger vehicles, electric vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) units. (AI image) Tata Motors demerger: Tata Motors shares dropped by 40% during early trading on Tuesday, with shares opening at Rs 399 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, compared to Monday’s closing price…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed following Wall Street’s rally; Nikkei down over 1000 points, Kospi adds 0.2%

Asian shares traded mixed on Tuesday following a rally on Wall Street, sparked by US President Donald Trump’s assurances over ties with China. Japan’s Nikkei slipped 2.2% or 1061 points to 47,027 as trading resumed after a national holiday on Monday. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng lost 0.1% to 25,839, while Shanghai’s Composite edged…

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US markets today: Wall Street rebounds sharply; Trump softens China stance sparks investor optimism

Wall Street staged a strong rebound on Monday as US stocks rallied following President Donald Trump’s calmer comments on trade with China, just days after his threats of higher tariffs had rattled global markets.The S&P 500 surged 1.5% to recover more than half of Friday’s drop, its steepest since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…

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Missed the EPF return deadline? EPFO gives one-week extension; here’s what employers should know

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday extended the deadline for filing EPF returns, or Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR), for the wage month of September 2025 by one week to October 22, PTI reported.Employers are normally required to file the ECR by the 15th of every month. The extension comes in view of requests from…

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Gold prices in focus: Should you buy or sell? Here’s what experts say

NEW DELHI: In the backdrop of growing global economic uncertainty and fluctuating financial markets, gold continues to attract investors seeking a safe haven for preserving their wealth.Experts say that despite occasional fluctuations, gold’s long-term performance makes it a reliable hedge against inflation, currency risks, and geopolitical uncertainties.Experts also pointed to the key drivers of gold…

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JPMorgan Chase launches $1.5 trillion plan: US critical industries in focus; aims to cut supply chain risks

JPMorgan Chase on Monday unveiled a $1.5 trillion plan to bolster key US industries, including rare minerals, shipbuilding, and nuclear energy, in a move it described as critical for national security and economic resilience.The US banking giant, which manages assets of about $3.8 trillion, said it would deploy direct equity and venture capital investments of…

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NHAI to take up studies to assess best options for road projects in hill states

NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will soon undertake detailed studies to assess the most suitable options — hill-cutting, viaducts or tunnels — for executing highway projects in hill states.The decision was made at a brainstorming session held last week on strengthening quality control in highway construction. Sources said some experts pointed…

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Regional trade push: RBI allows rupee credit to Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka; extends forex repatriation window

In a move aimed at strengthening regional trade and payment systems, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday allowed Indian banks and their overseas branches to extend rupee-denominated loans to persons residing in Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.The RBI said the step was taken to facilitate cross-border trade transactions and is part of its…

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