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Boeing shares fall nearly 8% after Air India plane crashes

Boeing’s 787 is a newer series of jets with a solid safety record and no fatal crashes

Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crashes

Update: Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crash – 241 confirmed fatalities, one survivor

According to reports, the aircraft was heavily fuelled for the long-haul trip which could have intensified the explosion and fire following the crash

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Air India, IndiGo have cancelled operations at multiple airports

Neither airline specified the exact cause of the disruption, although the suspended routes point to heightened security precautions

India suspends IPL cricket league amid tensions with Pakistan

The suspension will come as a major setback for a Reliance-Disney joint venture which has broadcast rights for the matches, and also scores of companies who have commmitted millions of dollars for advertising

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Airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan flare-up

Images from flight tracking websites showed a long line of airlines passing over Oman, UAE and Kuwait

Electric cab service: Here’s why India’s BluSmart’s has been suspended

With more than 8,000 taxis, it set up charging hubs in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to take on Uber and Ola

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Apple airlifts 1.5m iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs

Analysts have warned that US prices of iPhones could surge, given Apple’s high reliance on imports from China, the main manufacturing hub of the devices

How will Trump’s reciprocal tariffs impact Indian exports?

The United States imposes a 2.5 per cent tariff on passenger vehicle imports, while India imposes 70 per cent, the White House said in a statement

Delhi airport operator sues govt over flights from defence airbase

The airport is one of India’s busiest, with about 73.6 million passengers using it last year, though it made a loss of $21m because of higher government fees

India’s central bank delivers first rate cut in nearly 5 years

India’s benchmark 10-year bond yield was up five basis points at 6.70 per cent after the announcement

Zomato share price plunges for second day after profit shock

The company’s quick commerce arm, Blinkit, remains a major drag on performance

Dubai developer Emaar in talks to sell stake in Indian business

Dubai developer Emaar in talks to sell stake in Indian business

The valuation and other terms of a potential transaction are not finalised

India opens F&B sector to 100% foreign investment

India opens F&B sector to 100% foreign investment, ownership

India sets $100bn target of combined product exports for food and beverage sector, and agriculture and marine industries in next five years

India marks its 77th independence day

India aims to strengthen ties with US, engage with Trump

India’s government and industry groups favour a broader trade and investment pact with the United States to help manufacturers integrate into global supply chains

Renuka Jagtiani on Landmark’s billion-dollar bet on the future

Renuka Jagtiani on Landmark’s billion-dollar bet on the future

The chairwoman of Landmark said the retail conglomerate plans to refresh its existing stores and enhance its online presence and operations

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6 major fallouts for Adani Group after US bribery indictment

The US has indicted its billionaire chairman Gautam Adani for alleged bribery and fraud to win contracts for a group company, Adani Green Energy

Empowering women entrepreneurs: unlocking a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity

The road to business growth and sustainability for women entrepreneurs is often fraught with obstacles, writes the author

Ratan Tata, patriarch of Indian conglomerate, dies at 86

Ratan Tata, who put India’s Tata Group on the global map, passes away at 86

He took the helm of the Indian conglomerate when his uncle J.R.D. Tata stepped down in 1991

ADIA starts operations in India’s GIFT City office

Abu Dhabi fund ADIA boosts global presence with GIFT City office

The fund will undertake a phased transfer of certain existing Indian investments to its GIFT City subsidiary

Rorix Holdings, Adani Ports ink MoU, target commodities market ecosystem

Rorix Holdings, Adani Ports ink MoU, target commodities market ecosystem

The partnership aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and security within the commodities market, benefitting stakeholders across the globe

Carrefour forays into India in partnership with Apparel

Carrefour teams up with Dubai’s Apparel Group to expand into India

The partnership will be aimed at North India initially, with further expansion planned across the country

India’s SpiceJet faces fresh regulatory challenges

India’s aviation watchdog puts SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance

The current disruption is the latest in a long list of troubles for SpiceJet, which has struggled to restore operations

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Gold’s run to record high may crimp demand: Insight

The combination of bearish and bullish factors for gold may end up having the effect of keeping the price in a relatively narrow range for the rest of the year

India’s duty cut halts silver, platinum imports from UAE

India’s duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE

The world’s second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver to 6 per cent from 15 per cent

Fitch says GCC banks show strong interest in global expansion

GCC banks show robust interest in global expansion, Fitch says

Several banks in the region are reportedly considering acquisitions in Turkiye, Egypt, and India to diversify business models and enhance profitability

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GCC food market to benefit as India plans to ease rice export curbs

New Delhi exports more than 4 million metric tons of premium long-grain rice to countries such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the US

FAB refutes reports of $5bn Yes Bank stake as “unfounded”

‘Unfounded’: FAB dismisses reports of Yes Bank stake purchase

The UAE’s biggest lender by assets categorically denied that it is evaluating any possible offer for a stake in Yes Bank

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BRICS countries back grain exchange idea, Russia says

The exchange would allow buyers to purchase directly from producers

Embraer sees Saudi Arabia and India as strategic defence markets

Embraer sees Saudi Arabia, India, EU, US as strategic defence markets

A potential Saudi purchase could involve 25 units, and the planemaker expects the country to make a decision in two to four years