Dealing with Trump’s tariffs: Apple exports 97.6% of iPhones to US from India to preempt higher tariffs on imports from China

[ad_1] The three iPhone manufacturers in India are Tata Electronics, Pegatron and Foxconn Hon Hai. (AI image) Apple’s iPhone exports from India to the US constituted 97.6% of total iPhone exports in March 2025, rising from 81.9% in the December-February 2025 period. This shift aimed to avoid increased tariffs on Chinese imports.According to an S&P…

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Ather IPO subscribed 1.4 times

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Electric scooter maker Ather Energy closed its Rs 2,981-crore initial public offering (IPO) with a total subscription of 1.4times on Wednesday. This capped a three-day bidding window that saw strong interest from retail and institutional investors.The issue marked the first listing of the 2025-26 and the first major tech-led consumer IPO since 2023-24,…

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Amaravati reborn: Chandrababu Naidu’s dream capital to get inverted lily-shaped assembly, 50-storey secretariat- details here

[ad_1] Every city tells its story through its architectural marvels, much like Charminar does for Hyderabad and Howrah Bridge does for Kolkata. Andhra Pradesh’s capital, Amaravati, will soon be joining the list with its inverted lily-shaped assembly building standing tall in the heart of the city.Amaravati, also referred to as Praja Rajdhani or the “people’s…

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US economy contracts 0.3% in Q1 2025; Donald Trump blames it on Biden ‘Overhang’

[ad_1] US GDP contracts: The economic news triggered a negative response in US stock markets US GDP contracts: The American economy saw an unexpected contraction during the first quarter of 2025, primarily attributed to increased imports as businesses and individuals built up inventories before US President Donald Trump‘s comprehensive tariffs took effect.According to figures released…

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IKEA to roll out 10,000 sq ft compact stores for smaller cities across India in major retail strategy shift

[ad_1] Furniture giant IKEA is planning to roll out smaller, compact-format stores, marking a “huge shift” in its strategy, to be more accessible for Indian customers. The company, currently in its second phase of growth in India, will be expanding across smaller cities in the country through a network of small-format stores developed according to…

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After suspending Indus Waters Treaty, India may oppose IMF’s $1.3-billion loan to Pakistan

[ad_1] Pakistan and the IMF reached an agreement in July 2024 for a $7-billion package under the extended fund facility. (AI image) India-Pakistan tensions escalate: India may challenge a proposed $1.3-billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan for Pakistan at the forthcoming board meeting of the global institution, according to three sources privy to the deliberations.On…

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Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Avoid investing in gold purely based on its recent performance – here’s why

[ad_1] Gold’s ability to deliver high long-term returns significantly declines over time. (AI image) By Chethan ShenoyGold buying on Akshaya Tritiya: Traditionally, Gold has always been considered a safe haven asset for investors, offering protection during times of uncertainty. But it is important to understand that it a sentiment driven asset.The price of gold is…

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