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General Motors cuts US EV plans and takes a $6 billion write-down

General Motors told investors that building and selling fewer EVs will cost the company $6 billion as it reduces US EV production plans while continuing to sell its EV lineup.

Institutional real estate investment in India reaches $8.5 billion in 2025

Institutional investments in Indian real estate rose 29% year-on-year to a record $8.5 billion in 2025, with domestic investors contributing $4.8 billion and offices taking the largest share of capital.

Silver hits record Rs 2.56 lakh per kg in New Delhi as safe-haven and industrial demand rise

Silver prices in New Delhi rose Rs 5,000 to a record Rs 2,56,000 per kilogram, with demand for safe-haven assets and industrial buying cited as drivers.

Gold and silver hit record highs amid investor demand for safe haven assets

Gold and silver hit record prices due to expected US rate cuts, geopolitical risks, and central bank buying.

India enacts major financial reforms to attract foreign capital

India allows 100% foreign ownership in insurance and pensions and reforms banks and capital markets to attract foreign investment and support economic growth.

Shriram Finance to sell 20% stake to Japan's MUFG in ₹39,617 crore deal

Shriram Finance will sell a 20% stake to MUFG Bank for ₹39,617 crore, pending approvals, with minority protections and a non-compete fee included.

Vodafone Idea raises Rs 3,300 crore through NCDs to support network expansion

Vodafone Idea raised Rs 3,300 crore through non-convertible debentures to boost network investments and ease financial stress.

Oil prices drop below $60, easing India's import costs and boosting fuel retailers

Oil prices below $60 ease India's import costs and boost refining profits, supporting economic growth and possible fuel price cuts before elections.

HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda Raise $1.5 Billion in Overseas Loans Amid Stabilizing Rates

HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda raised $1.5 billion in overseas loans at competitive rates, reflecting renewed investor trust in Indian banks after sovereign credit upgrades.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs orders SFIO probe into IndusInd Bank for accounting discrepancies

The MCA ordered an SFIO probe into IndusInd Bank over ₹1,960 crore accounting discrepancies flagged by auditors between FY2015-16 and FY2023-24.

Rupee Depreciation Impact: 9% Real Decline Could Reshape India's Economy

The rupee's real depreciation around 9% in 2025 impacts inflation, trade balance, and corporate margins amid capital flow strain and trade deal uncertainty with the US.

Oracle shares drop following weaker-than-expected AI-driven revenue report

Oracle reported Q4 revenues below analyst expectations despite 14% overall growth and a 68% surge in AI business sales, causing shares to fall more than 10% post-trading.

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