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Rupee hits one-week high as RBI moves to stem in fall

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

The Indian rupee strengthened to a one-week high on Friday, supported by steps taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to limit the impact of dollar buying by state-run oil refiners.The currency rose 0.5% to 92.7250 per dollar by 10:50 am, marking its strongest level since April 10. Traders said the move followed a...

Delimitation Bill: ‘Attempt to change electoral map of India’: Rahul Gandhi slams centre over delimitation bill in Lok Sabha – top quotes | India News

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre during the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill and Delimitation proposals, alleging that the legislation was aimed at redrawing India’s electoral balance rather than empowering women.Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the special Parliament session, the...

Gold Market Consolidation: Gold enters ‘healthy consolidation phase’ after retail buying surge: Report

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Gold has entered a phase of consolidation after a strong rally driven by retail demand across key markets, global investment firm Jefferies said in its latest report.The firm noted that the surge in buying seen late last year and early this year—particularly in India, China and the United States—has begun to moderate, signalling a stabilisation...

Goldman Sachs Bond Traders Struggle Amid Wall Street Wins

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Goldman Sachs Bond Traders Struggle Amid Wall Street Wins As we approach the end of the third quarter, Goldman Sachs bond traders are encountering a set of unexpected challenges, contrasting sharply with the successes being celebrated by their Wall Street counterparts. This change in fortune raises questions about Goldman Sachs’ competitive standing in the fast-paced...

Wipro to buy back shares worth 15k cr

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Bengaluru: Amid lacklustre performance, Wipro approved its sixth-and largest-share buyback to date, worth Rs 15,000 crore at Rs 250 per share. Founder Azim Premji and the promoter group are set to participate in the buyback.As part of its capital allocation strategy, the board proposed buying back up to 60 crore equity shares of face value...

Jacqueline Fernandez: Jacqueline Fernandez seeks to turn approver in Rs 200 crore Sukesh Chandrashekhar case | India News

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandes on Friday expressed her willingness to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrasekhar.The development came during proceedings before the Patiala House Court, where the matter is currently pending. Following her submission, the court directed the actor to file a formal application before...

India’s longest range electric scooter: Simple Ultra launched with 400 km range!

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Bengaluru-based EV startup Simple Energy has launched the much-anticipated Simple Ultra. This EV is said to be India’s longest-range electric scooter with a claimed IDC range of 400 km. It has been priced at Rs 2.35 lakh, ex-showroom. The model is now available for purchase and test rides, with deliveries already underway across the country....

Weaker rupee makes India 6th largest economy: IMF data

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

New Delhi: A weaker rupee and a change in the base year for GDP have resulted in India slipping one rank to be the sixth largest economy in dollar terms during 2025, latest estimates released by the International Monetary Fund showed.According to IMF data, India was the fifth largest economy in 2024 with GDP at...

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Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero in $318 million deal

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

An Uber Eats courier is seen in Krakow, Poland, on Aug. 21, 2025. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Uber on Friday agreed to purchase an additional 4.5% of shares of German food delivery firm Delivery Hero from the company’s biggest shareholder Prosus. Total gross proceeds to Prosus are approximately 270 million euros ($318...

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Spain touts resilience amid Iran war, Trump trade tensions

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Wind turbines operated by Gamesa Eloica SA near Zaragoza, Spain, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Renewables are helping cushion the blow of higher oil and gas prices in Europe. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country’s energy resilience to the Iran war, saying a pivot to solar and...