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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...

US cos wary of Trump’s fresh tariff plan under 301

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

New Delhi: From Delta to Dell, Caterpillar, Ford and Jockey, American companies have opposed fresh tariff under Section 301, where the US Trade Representative has launched two investigations. They have argued that fresh duties will make it harder for them to compete and increase cost for consumers.There are others, such as Cheese Importers Association of...

Supply shortage of gold, silver? Banks stop import orders as metals stuck at customs, says report

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

More than five tonnes of gold remain held up at customs without clearance. (AI image) Banks have put a pause on fresh import orders for gold and silver from overseas suppliers. Large quantities of gold and silver are stranded at customs, as a formal government notification permitting bullion imports has yet to be issued, according...

As IPOs lose steam, investors cash in on secondary deals

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Mumbai: Secondary deals are picking up pace as investors are looking at ways to exit their investments and get liquidity amid cooling of the IPO market on the back of war-driven volatility. “Globally, investment committees are postponing decisions, leading to funding delays. The secondaries market has picked up and we will see a lot more...

Asian Stocks: Asian stocks today: Stocks ease but set for weekly gains amid optimism on war de-escalation

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Asian stocks edged lower on Friday, pausing after a strong rally this month, as investors dialled back risk ahead of a crucial weekend that could shape the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.8%, though it remained near its highest level since early March. The index is...

Oil Prices: Oil prices today: Crude falls in early trade on hopes of easing Middle East conflict

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday, extending losses as optimism grew that the Middle East conflict may be nearing an end following a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and fresh signals of possible US-Iran talks over the weekend.Brent crude futures declined $1.34, or 1.35%, to $98.05 a barrel, while US West Texas...

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Adani Enterprises Target Price: Buy or sell: Stock recommendation by brokers for April 17, 2026

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Jefferies has a buy rating on Adani Enterprises with the target price cut to Rs 2,600 from Rs 2,750. Analysts said Adani Airports is facing near term traffic softness, delaying Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) ramp-up, but non-aero revenues and airport-led real estate monetisation continue to build. They also said that the company’s new energy...

Anthropic’s new AI model exposes fresh risks, flaws for cybersecurity, IT services

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

New Delhi: A powerful new AI model is forcing govts, banks, and technology firms to rethink the rules of cybersecurity – and in India, the stakes may be even higher.Claude Mythos, developed by Anthropic, has demonstrated the ability to autonomously detect and exploit software vulnerabilities, including flaws that have persisted for decades. Early tests revealed...

Wipro Q4 results: Profit dips 1.89% to Rs 3,502 crore; revenue rises, outlook remains cautious

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Wipro reported a marginal decline in its March quarter profit even as revenue grew, with the IT major flagging a challenging global environment and cautious near-term outlook.The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,501.8 crore for Q4 FY26, down 1.89 per cent from Rs 3,569.6 crore a year ago, according to PTI.The dip...

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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz as CDC director

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

A sign sits outside of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Roybal campus in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 18, 2026. Megan Varner | Reuters President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Erica Schwartz to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, concluding a monthslong effort to install a permanent leader...