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Markets surge over 2% as India-Pakistan ceasefire and US-China trade agreement fuel investor optimism

Sensex | Stock Market Today: The Sensex surged by 2.39% or 1,896.28 points to reach 81,350.75, while the Nifty jumped 2.52% or 605.2 points to touch 24,613.2 during early trading hours on Monday.

India tightens trade noose on Pakistan: $500 million indirect imports blocked in sweeping ban

India hits Pak again, bans all imports from there with immediate effect

ATM charges hiked to ₹23 after free limit from May 1

Pakistan faces critical drug supply crisis as trade with India suspended

Relying on India for 30-40% of vital pharmaceutical raw materials including crucial Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and advanced therapeutic products, the country enforces emergency measures to safeguard its drug supply.

RBI acquires 57.5 tons of gold in FY25 amid global financial instability

RBI’s acquisition strengthens its reserves, reflecting a global trend among central banks to hedge against inflation and dollar volatility amid financial market instability.

Gold breaks ₹1 lakh barrier for first time as global turmoil fuels surge

Surging global prices, Trump’s Fed overhaul plan, and a tumbling dollar drive historic rally in the yellow metal.

China raises stakes in trade war, warns nations against striking deals with US

China warns that any nation making trade agreements with the US at its expense will face consequences, stressing that such actions will ultimately harm both sides of the deal.

Maharashtra State Contractors Association

Contractors take Maharashtra Govt to court over ₹89,000 crore in unpaid dues

Petitions will be filed in Mumbai, Nagpur, and Sambhajinagar as critical infrastructure work stalls across the state, according to Maharashtra State Contractors Association.

Indian airlines may gain as China halts Boeing orders over US tariffs

Air India Express and Akasa may receive redirected Boeing aircraft originally meant for Chinese carriers, offering relief amid ongoing supply chain delays and growing fleet expansion needs.