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It's been another eventful 24 hours across geopolitics and global markets. US President Donald Trump says mediators have reached a phased agreement to disarm Hamas, though Israel remains unconvinced and Hamas has described the proposal as only a draft.
Meanwhile, Russia has launched another deadly wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, underscoring that multiple global conflicts remain far from resolution.
Earnings season, meanwhile, is continuing to separate winners from losers. Amazon surged more than 9% in after-hours trade after a strong quarter driven by AWS and booming AI demand, while Thermax slumped as much as 15% after a sharp earnings miss. Infosys CEO Salil Parekh also weighed into one of the biggest debates in technology, insisting that Indian IT is "bilkul, bilkul zinda hai" despite growing concerns over AI-led disruption.
Markets have plenty else to watch. The rupee has climbed to a three-week high, gold is headed for its first monthly gain in five months, and Mahindra & Mahindra is emerging as a high-conviction bet for brokerages after its latest earnings.
Closer to home, Maharashtra has set a September 1 deadline for Ola, Uber and Rapido to register under the state's new aggregator rules; the death toll in the Bhiwandi building collapse has risen; and today is the last day for eligible taxpayers to file their income tax returns without incurring penalties.
Trump says deal reached to disarm Hamas, Israeli support for plan remains uncertain
US President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders on Thursday have led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza, but a Hamas official described the deal as a draft, and US officials said Israel was sceptical the militant Palestinian group would surrender its weapons.
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Russia pounds Ukraine in new air attack, killing 9, including children
Russia pounded Ukraine with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones in overnight attacks on Thursday, July 31, that killed nine people, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said delays in supplies of air defence missiles from allies were costing lives.
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Amazon shares jump 9% in extended trade on strong results, AWS growth; Capex raised
Shares ofAmazon.com Inc. surged over 9% in extended trading on Thursday, July 30, after a strong second quarter earnings performance, led by growth in its cloud business. The company also boosted its capex forecast for the year, citing strong demand in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Indian IT 'bilkul zinda hai': Infosys CEO Salil Parekh dismisses AI disruption fears
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh believes the Indian IT story is far from over, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as the biggest growth driver for the industry over the coming years. Responding to concerns that AI could disrupt traditional IT services, Parekh dismissed the notion that the industry's best days are behind it and said: Indian IT "bilkul, bilkul zinda hai" (Absolutely, absolutely it's alive).
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Stock Crash: Thermax shares tank 15% after weak Q1; Margin recovery seen in H2 of FY27
Shares of Thermax declined as much as 15% in early trade on Friday, July 31, after the company reported a negative set of earnings in the June quarter. Its profit after tax (PAT) of ₹25.24 crore was 83.28% below Street expectations of ₹151 crore.
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M&M shares are now a 'high conviction' bet for CLSA; Nomura cites attractive valuations
Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) will continue to remain in focus on Friday, August 1, after brokerages largely maintained a positive stance following the automaker's June quarter earnings, which were broadly in line with Street expectations.
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Gold heads for first monthly gain in five months; silver eases
Gold and silver prices traded lower on Friday (July 31), with gold still on track to post its first monthly gain in five months as geopolitical tensions in the West Asia and a softer outlook for US interest rates boosted demand for safe-haven assets.
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Rupee at 3-week high: Factors supporting the currency and the road ahead
The Indian rupee opened at a three-week high on Friday (July 31), strengthening to ₹95.39 against the US dollar, compared with Thursday’s (July 30's) close of ₹95.68. The currency gained 29 paise at the open, supported by a broad decline in the dollar index, softer crude oil prices and continued intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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Maharashtra sets Sept 1 deadline for Ola, Uber, Rapido registration, warns of action
The Maharashtra government has directed all app-based passenger transport aggregators, including Ola, Uber and Rapido, to complete registration with the Transport Department by September 1 under the Maharashtra Aggregator Policy, 2025, and the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026.
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Bhiwandi: Six killed, several feared trapped in four-storey building collapse
Six people were killed and several are feared dead after a four-storey building partially collapsed in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi on Thursday (July 30) night, PTI reported.
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ITR filing deadline today: What taxpayers must check before filing their return
The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 for taxpayers required to file ITR-1 and ITR-2 ends on Friday, July 31. Eligible taxpayers who miss the due date may have to pay a late filing fee and interest, besides facing delays in processing refunds, where applicable.
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It's been another eventful 24 hours across geopolitics and global markets. US President Donald Trump says mediators have reached a phased agreement to disarm Hamas, though Israel remains unconvinced and Hamas has described the proposal as only a draft.
Meanwhile, Russia has launched another deadly wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, underscoring that multiple global conflicts remain far from resolution.
Earnings season, meanwhile, is continuing to separate winners from losers. Amazon surged more than 9% in after-hours trade after a strong quarter driven by AWS and booming AI demand, while Thermax slumped as much as 15% after a sharp earnings miss. Infosys CEO Salil Parekh also weighed into one of the biggest debates in technology, insisting that Indian IT is "bilkul, bilkul zinda hai" despite growing concerns over AI-led disruption.
Markets have plenty else to watch. The rupee has climbed to a three-week high, gold is headed for its first monthly gain in five months, and Mahindra & Mahindra is emerging as a high-conviction bet for brokerages after its latest earnings.
Closer to home, Maharashtra has set a September 1 deadline for Ola, Uber and Rapido to register under the state's new aggregator rules; the death toll in the Bhiwandi building collapse has risen; and today is the last day for eligible taxpayers to file their income tax returns without incurring penalties.
Trump says deal reached to disarm Hamas, Israeli support for plan remains uncertain
US President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders on Thursday have led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza, but a Hamas official described the deal as a draft, and US officials said Israel was sceptical the militant Palestinian group would surrender its weapons.
More Here
Russia pounds Ukraine in new air attack, killing 9, including children
Russia pounded Ukraine with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones in overnight attacks on Thursday, July 31, that killed nine people, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said delays in supplies of air defence missiles from allies were costing lives.
More Here
Amazon shares jump 9% in extended trade on strong results, AWS growth; Capex raised
Shares ofAmazon.com Inc. surged over 9% in extended trading on Thursday, July 30, after a strong second quarter earnings performance, led by growth in its cloud business. The company also boosted its capex forecast for the year, citing strong demand in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
More Here
Indian IT 'bilkul zinda hai': Infosys CEO Salil Parekh dismisses AI disruption fears
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh believes the Indian IT story is far from over, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as the biggest growth driver for the industry over the coming years. Responding to concerns that AI could disrupt traditional IT services, Parekh dismissed the notion that the industry's best days are behind it and said: Indian IT "bilkul, bilkul zinda hai" (Absolutely, absolutely it's alive).
More Here
Stock Crash: Thermax shares tank 15% after weak Q1; Margin recovery seen in H2 of FY27
Shares of Thermax declined as much as 15% in early trade on Friday, July 31, after the company reported a negative set of earnings in the June quarter. Its profit after tax (PAT) of ₹25.24 crore was 83.28% below Street expectations of ₹151 crore.
More Here
M&M shares are now a 'high conviction' bet for CLSA; Nomura cites attractive valuations
Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) will continue to remain in focus on Friday, August 1, after brokerages largely maintained a positive stance following the automaker's June quarter earnings, which were broadly in line with Street expectations.
More Here
Gold heads for first monthly gain in five months; silver eases
Gold and silver prices traded lower on Friday (July 31), with gold still on track to post its first monthly gain in five months as geopolitical tensions in the West Asia and a softer outlook for US interest rates boosted demand for safe-haven assets.
More Here
Rupee at 3-week high: Factors supporting the currency and the road ahead
The Indian rupee opened at a three-week high on Friday (July 31), strengthening to ₹95.39 against the US dollar, compared with Thursday’s (July 30's) close of ₹95.68. The currency gained 29 paise at the open, supported by a broad decline in the dollar index, softer crude oil prices and continued intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
More Here
Maharashtra sets Sept 1 deadline for Ola, Uber, Rapido registration, warns of action
The Maharashtra government has directed all app-based passenger transport aggregators, including Ola, Uber and Rapido, to complete registration with the Transport Department by September 1 under the Maharashtra Aggregator Policy, 2025, and the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026.
More Here
Bhiwandi: Six killed, several feared trapped in four-storey building collapse
Six people were killed and several are feared dead after a four-storey building partially collapsed in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi on Thursday (July 30) night, PTI reported.
More Here
ITR filing deadline today: What taxpayers must check before filing their return
The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 for taxpayers required to file ITR-1 and ITR-2 ends on Friday, July 31. Eligible taxpayers who miss the due date may have to pay a late filing fee and interest, besides facing delays in processing refunds, where applicable.
More Here
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