A surprise block trade worth thousands of crores sent Asian Paints shares surging on Thursday. But who bought and who sold? That’s still a mystery. India’s top paint maker caught the Street’s attention when nearly 3.5 crore shares exchanged hands before the opening bell. That’s no small fry — it represents more than 3.6% of the company’s total equity. Massive Trade Pushes Stock Higher The buzz started even before the…

Indian markets eye a cautious open amid mixed global cues, volatile oil, and simmering trade tensions. The early signs aren’t exactly promising. GIFT Nifty slid over 30 points this morning, flagging a likely sluggish opening for Indian equities. This comes just a day after a mildly positive session, with benchmark indices eking out slim gains on the back of global optimism. But now, that breeze seems to have turned. Asian…

A sharp sell-off in Paytm’s stock sent shockwaves across the market early Wednesday. But a quick and firm rebuttal from the Finance Ministry helped stem the bleeding. Shares regained some ground, though the sting of panic lingered. Earlier in the day, the digital payments giant saw its stock plunge more than 10 percent. Investors reacted to rumors that the government would start charging a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI…

India’s automakers, especially those banking big on electric vehicles, are facing a ticking clock. China’s new export rules on rare earth magnets are holding up supplies, and an Indian industry delegation is still waiting for Beijing to say yes to the talks. A group of 40–50 Indian auto industry executives have received visas to travel to China, but the meeting they’re planning hinges on one crucial thing: approval from China’s…

Foreign investors eyeing the American dream now have a new gold ticket—literally. President Donald Trump has launched the “Trump Card,” a flashy $5 million visa-for-investment program offering permanent U.S. residency, with a website already live for sign-ups. Billed as a fast-track to green card status, the new initiative aims to draw high-net-worth individuals willing to inject significant capital into the American economy. The announcement, shared on Trump’s Truth Social account,…

A record-breaking narcotics seizure in Ontario is sending shockwaves far beyond Canada’s borders, with investigators now unravelling a troubling nexus between organized crime, Khalistani activism, and foreign intelligence. In a sweeping investigation named Project Pelican, Peel Regional Police seized 479 kilograms of cocaine — the biggest drug bust in Canadian history. But the real story might lie in who was behind it and where the money was going. Inside the…

After days of pointed public attacks against Donald Trump, Elon Musk reportedly called the former president to apologize — a move that signals a possible truce, at least for now. The tech billionaire admitted on Wednesday that his posts “went too far,” marking a sudden and unexpected pivot after one of the week’s most watched digital feuds. But the apology wasn’t entirely spontaneous — behind the scenes, there was pressure…