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Rupee hits historic low of 84.11 against US dollar amid investor concerns

Forex traders said the Indian rupee touched new all-time lows weighed down by negative domestic markets which fell nearly 1.18%. A recovery in crude oil prices and FII outflows also dented investor sentiments. However, the softening of the US dollar prevented a sharp fall.

Lulu group

NRI businessman MA Yusuffali’s Lulu Retail launches ₹ 12,000 crore IPO in Abu Dhabi

In India, the Lulu group owns malls in Kochi, Bangalore, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Trivandrum, Palakkad, Hyderabad and Calicut.

Aviation body terms Air India's new room-sharing policy illegal, seeks Labour Ministry intervention to stall move

All India Cabin Crew Association in a letter recently to Chief Labour Commissioner New Delhi said compelling crew members to share rooms during overnight layover is a draconian move.

India-UK flags

UK unveils measures to boost intra-Commonwealth trade, supports India hub for female-led businesses

The UK has also indicated plans to increase its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific to support regional stability, including proposals for increased navy patrols to boost maritime security, combat illegal fishing and respond to natural disasters in the region.

Tata Trusts announces organizational restructuring; will eliminate COO and CFO roles as cost-cutting measures

The decision follows an internal audit and financial assessment by the trustees, which revealed a sharp increase in staffing expenses, estimated at over ₹180 crore.

Finance Minister Sitharaman discusses MDBs reforms with World Bank President

The two discussed issues related to private capital participation in Global Public Goods, Energy security, and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBS) reforms on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings.

IMF

At projected growth of 7% in FY24-25, India set to remain world’s fastest-growing economy, says IMF official

In terms of other fundamentals, the Director for the IMF Asia Pacific Department said, "despite elections, the fiscal consolidation remains on track. Reserve position is pretty good. Macro fundamentals, generally speaking, for India are good."