To export, companies must be able to import machinery and other components and, right now, that is very difficult because of the bureaucracy involved in setting up businesses in India. So, this is an urgent requirement for India to address. If they ease the system, it will encourage global players like Apple to set up their own factories and manufacture in India.
For a sample of 412 companies, excluding banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), three out of every four companies have earned returns over the past month and nearly half of them trade above their year-ago levels. However, 56% and 53% of them are still available at lower price-earnings (P/E) multiples compared with the three-year and five-year average valuations.
The following day, purchasing manager indexes from Japan to Europe to the US will offer the first coordinated glimpse of manufacturing and services activity since Trump's global tariffs-now partly on hold-were unleashed on April 2. Business surveys from major economies are also on the calendar.
President Trump's immigration policies face increasing scrutiny as the Supreme Court intervened to halt the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. Trump criticized the judiciary, while Democrats warned of a constitutional crisis. Senator Amy Klobuchar accused Trump of undermining constitutional rights.
An Israeli investigation into the deaths of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza found "professional failures," leading to the dismissal of a deputy commander. The investigation contradicted initial claims, revealing ambulances had visible emergency signals. Troops bulldozed the bodies and vehicles, burying them in a mass grave.
A World Health Organization official warns that US foreign aid cuts and potential WHO withdrawal threaten global humanitarian efforts. Freezing funds and dismantling USAID hinder healthcare system support, emergency response, and disease surveillance, especially in conflict zones like Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen.
China's export controls on antimony, germanium, and gallium are significantly impacting global supply chains. Shipments have plummeted, especially to Europe and the U.S., causing prices to surge. This reflects Beijing's growing control over critical mineral resources, raising concerns about access to these vital materials for clean energy, chipmaking, and defense sectors.
High salaries may look impressive on paper, but they dont guarantee wealth. What truly matters is how much you save not how much you earn, says veteran investor Vijay Kedia.
