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Coal India posts flat production growth at 781.1 mt for FY25, misses output target
- Coal India's production for FY25 increased by only 1% to 781.1 mt, missing the output target.
- Production target was reduced to 823 mt due to various reasons such as delays in clearances.
- Two Coal India subsidiaries, SECL and BCCL, witnessed a decline in production during FY25.
- Coal India's offtake for FY25 increased by 1.3% to 763.2 mt, but was impacted by a rake shortage.
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6 Key Metrics and KPIs to Measure SEO Success
- SEO success in 2025 is not just about rankings but also about engagement, conversions, and search intent alignment.
- Key metrics such as local SEO performance, organic traffic, CTR, bounce rate, dwell time, conversion rate, and Core Web Vitals are crucial for measuring SEO success.
- Tracking GBP profile views, local keyword rankings, and customer reviews are essential for local SEO success.
- Analyzing organic traffic sources, popular pages, and growth trends is vital for understanding SEO performance.
- Focus on improving CTR with compelling meta titles, descriptions, and structured data for rich results.
- Bounce rate and dwell time indicate content relevance, UX quality, and user engagement, influencing search engine rankings.
- Conversion rate measurement is essential for evaluating visitor actions like purchases, sign-ups, or form submissions.
- Core Web Vitals, including LCP, INP, and CLS, are key metrics for website performance and SEO ranking in 2025.
- Shift in SEO landscape with focus on AI-driven metrics, zero-click searches, multi-touch conversions, and platform credibility over domain authority.
- Emphasize revenue generated from organic search as the ultimate SEO metric and consider factors like backlink quality, page speed, content quality, and customer retention.
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Europe’s Inflation Rate Fell To 2.2% In March
- Inflation across Europe dipped to an annualized rate of 2.2% in March from 2.3% recorded in February.
- Core inflation, excluding volatile items, declined to 2.4% in March from 2.6% in February.
- Services inflation fell to 3.4% in March from its previous level near 4% for months.
- The decline in inflation has raised expectations of an interest rate cut by the European Central Bank.
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OpenAI Secures $40 Billion In Record Funding Round
- OpenAI, an artificial intelligence start-up, has raised a record-breaking $40 billion in funding.
- The funding round, led by SoftBank and Microsoft, values OpenAI at $300 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable private companies.
- The company plans to use the funds to further advance AI research and scale its compute infrastructure.
- OpenAI's ChatGPT has seen exponential growth, with 500 million weekly users and an expected revenue of $12.70 billion by 2025.
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Real estate players fear demand hit from rise in ready reckoner rates in Maharashtra
- Real estate players in Maharashtra are concerned about the increase in ready reckoner rates (RRR) by the State government.
- The RRR is used as the basis for registration fees, stamp duties, development expenses, and municipal charges in property transactions in the state.
- Real estate organizations argue that the rate hikes may impede housing affordability and hinder redevelopment projects.
- While some property consultants believe the market can absorb the hike, industry players are worried about its impact on demand and construction costs.
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India’s coffee exports surpass Govt target for 3rd year in a row
- Indian coffee exports for FY25 exceeded the government target for the 3rd consecutive year.
- In value terms, coffee exports reached $1.816 billion, a 46% increase from the previous year.
- The volume of coffee exports increased by 1.56% to 3.89 lakh tonnes.
- Factors contributing to the growth in exports include rising global prices, increased consumption post-Covid, and India's consistent coffee production.
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Three Stocks On Sale: Moderna, MercadoLibre, and Zscaler
- Moderna (MRNA) stock dropped by 8.07% as U.S. FDA chief announced resignation.
- MercadoLibre (MELI) formed a bearish "double peak" at $2,250 but has deep value from here.
- Zscaler (ZS) closed below $200, showing potential investment opportunity after healthy Q2 results.
- Other stocks to consider: Cloudflare (NET), Monday (MNDY), GitLab (GTLB), and Check Point Software (CHKP).
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BL Explainer: Aircraft Objects Bill to bring down cost, airfares
- The Aircraft Objects Bill has been passed in the Rajya Sabha, aiming to bring down leasing costs and airfares in India.
- The bill will improve India's compliance score and make Indian airlines eligible for Cape Town Convention (CTC) discounts.
- The legislation aims to ease the repossession process for lessors in case of payment defaults, boosting their confidence in doing business in India.
- It is expected that the reduction in leasing and financing costs will ultimately lead to lower airfares for passengers.
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Aircraft Objects Bill to bring down cost, airfares
- The Aircraft Objects Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha and will now be sent to the Lok Sabha.
- The bill aims to reduce leasing costs by approximately 8 to 10 percent, which will have an impact on airfares as well.
- By ratifying the Cape Town Convention, the bill guarantees absolute rights to lessors and boosts confidence for doing business in India.
- The proposed Act is expected to lower leasing and financing costs for airlines, leading to more cost-effective operations and potential benefits for the Gujarat International Finance Tech City.
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Here Are the Biggest Losers in the First Quarter of 2025
- In the first quarter of 2025, the biggest companies by market capitalization caused investors 20% in losses.
- Nvidia (NVDA) fell by around 22% in Q1, as investors sensed government spending cuts and potential impacts on the tech sector.
- Tesla (TSLA) shares lost 35.83% year-to-date, and the boycott against CEO Elon Musk and the EV firm is accelerating.
- Market uncertainties are expected to worsen due to the President's on-and-off tariff policies, which may lead to increased inflation and potential challenges for automakers.
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Cairn signs contract with Parker Wellbore for E&P activities in Rajasthan
- Cairn has signed a contract with Parker Wellbore for exploration and production activities in Barmer, Rajasthan.
- The deployment of an advanced rig in Barmer aligns with Cairn's efforts to increase production and support exploration initiatives in the region.
- The strategic partnership with Parker Wellbore will enhance Cairn's operational performance and contribute to its growth in line with its vision to grow production.
- Cairn currently contributes around 25% of India's domestic crude oil production and aims to double its contribution in the future.
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SEBI Extends Timeline For Retail Algo Trading Rules To August
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeline for retail algo trading rules from April to August.
- The extension was granted after stock exchanges requested more time to implement the new standards in consultation with the Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum (ISF).
- Under the new standards, brokers will act as the principal, algo providers as agents, and stock exchanges will provide a unique identifier for all orders generated through algos.
- SEBI has categorized algos into white-box (transparent logic) and black-box (hidden logic) types, with black-box algo providers required to register as research analysts.
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Why the Stock Selloff Might Worsen
- Stock markets are at risk of a selloff due to the impact of Trump tariffs on the global economy.
- Consumer sentiment is being affected by tariffs, leading to reduced spending and potential cost-cutting measures by corporations.
- Companies relying on advertising, such as Alphabet, Meta Platforms, The Trade Desk, and Applovin, are experiencing stagnant rallies or downward trends.
- The increase in trade hostilities and tariffs by the U.S. against major trade partners like Mexico, China, Canada, Europe, South Korea, and Japan adds to the risks facing the stock market.
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AI firms are ‘scraping the value’ from UK’s £125bn creative industries, says Channel 4 boss
- Artificial intelligence companies are 'scraping the value' from the UK's £125bn creative industries, according to Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon.
- Mahon expressed concern that the government's proposed plan to grant AI companies access to creative works, unless copyright holders opt out, would be detrimental to the UK's creative industries.
- She emphasized the need for clear terms and proper licensing, as the current practice of scraping data without payment poses a significant threat to the industry that contributes 6% of the UK's gross value added (GVA).
- Mahon also highlighted the importance of extending regulations on programming prominence for public service broadcasters on new platforms to ensure their survival and reach.
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Audi India Posts 17% Growth In Q1 2025 Sales
- German luxury carmaker Audi reported a 17% increase in sales in India, delivering 1,223 units in Q1 2025.
- The growth is attributed to the diverse product portfolio and improved supply chain stability.
- Key contributors to the performance were Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 models.
- 'Audi Approved: plus' pre-owned car business also witnessed a 23% growth in Q1 2025.
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