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Trent's Target Price Cut By Goldman Sachs; Morgan Stanley Notes Q4 Miss
- Trent Ltd. stock target price cut by Goldman Sachs after weaker than expected sales growth in Q4 2025.
- Morgan Stanley notes Trent's Q4 top-line growth was weaker than expected.
- Trent's sales growth moderated to 28% YoY in Q4.
- Despite weaker sales growth, Goldman Sachs remains positive on Trent's long-term prospects.
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Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Futures Indicate Weak Start; Tata Steel, ITC, Share Prices In Focus
- The GIFT Nifty was trading near 22,185 on Monday morning at a marginal loss, setting the tone for a lower open for the benchmark indices.
- On Friday, the benchmark equity indices slumped, extending losses to second consecutive session on weak global cues following Trump's reciprocal tariffs announcement.
- The NSE Nifty 50 ended 345.65 points or 1.49% lower at 22,904.45 and the BSE Sensex closed 930.67 points or 1.22% down at 75,364.69.
- Traders Lose Over Rs 3 Lakh Crore Market Cap As Benchmarks Fall On Weak Global Cues
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Indian Markets Equipped To Tackle Uncertainty Amidst Trump’s Tariff Moves: Quant Capital’s Sandeep Tandon
- India is uniquely positioned to withstand the challenges posed by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and could even outperform its global peers, thanks to a favorable tariff differential, according to Sandeep Tandon, Founder and CIO of Quant Capital.
- Tandon believes that Trump’s tariff moves are a bargaining tactic rather than a long-term economic shift, and India’s resilience, driven by its domestic economy, makes it a relative beneficiary.
- India has taken proactive steps to counter the tariffs and the uncertainty brought by the US' reciprocal tariff is unlikely to last beyond two quarters, as per Tandon.
- Tandon also highlighted India's critical role in the US supply chain for generic drugs and stated that imposing tariffs on Indian pharma imports would only worsen the situation for US citizens.
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Trump Digs In On Tariffs, Says Deals Hinge On Even Trade Balance
- President Donald Trump insists on eliminating bilateral trade deficits, particularly with China, and won't make a deal unless it drives down the US trade deficit in goods with China.
- Trump stated that any deal to trim tariffs with affected nations must lead to the elimination of the US trade deficit.
- In response to the market selloff caused by the tariffs, Trump asserted that sometimes medicine is necessary to fix something.
- Trump also expressed his desire to have not only parity in trade with Europe but also reparations.
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Impact investor Asha Ventures raises $10 million from British International Investment
- Mumbai-based impact investor Asha Ventures has raised $10 million from the UK government-backed British International Investment (BII) for its fund I.
- Asha Ventures' debut fund aims to raise a total of $91 million.
- The fund focuses on backing high-growth, impact-focused early-to-growth stage businesses across India.
- Asha Ventures has already made investments in startups such as Ascend Capital, TrueMeds, and AutoMony.
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US Investors Conserving Cash Amid Tariff Troubles
- Investors are choosing to keep their cash close to home rather than buying shares at lower prices.
- During the first few days of the month, investors pumped upwards of $60 billion into money market funds.
- I’m just sitting on as much cash as possible, said an investor, as he anticipates a wave of selloffs due to new tariffs.
- New research shows a decline in the number of consumers who are planners and an increase in those relying on credit to bridge financial gaps.
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Oil Plummets As Trade Risks Increase And Saudis Slash Prices
- Oil prices plummeted as trade risks increased and Saudi Arabia slashed prices.
- Global benchmark Brent dropped almost 4% to $63.21 a barrel, the lowest in four years.
- The OPEC+ alliance announced an unexpectedly large output hike, adding to concerns about global surplus and weakened demand.
- US President Donald Trump's top officials dismissed fears of inflation and recession, while China announced retaliatory levies against the US.
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She Was Selling Fax Machines, Then She Changed the World.
- A woman who used to sell fax machines door to door changed the business world with her idea, Spanx.
- Sales is a crucial skill for entrepreneurs as it drives cash flow, survival, and growth.
- To master sales, entrepreneurs need to know their product, understand their audience, listen effectively, build relationships, keep learning and embrace rejection.
- Sales is not just about transactions, but also about transforming strangers into believers and brand ambassadors.
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S&P 500 Futures Slump, Yen Gains On Tariff Turmoil: Markets Wrap
- US equity-index futures slumped and the yen surged early Monday in a sign of deepening turmoil across financial markets as investors price in the fallout from Donald Trump’s tariff war.
- The S&P 500 contracts fell 4.4% after the benchmark suffered its worst two-day plunge since March 2020, erasing over $5 trillion in value.
- Japanese yen and Swiss franc strengthened as traders sought havens, while the Australian and New Zealand dollars tumbled.
- The moves underscore the heightened concerns across financial markets as Trump attempts to reshape global trade in Washington’s favor, increasing the risk of a recession.
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[Impact Insight] Envisioning’s Investment Thesis and Strategy
- Envisioning Partners is a domain-focused investment firm.
- They invest in companies addressing societal challenges and creating market opportunities.
- Their investment approach emphasizes innovation, mission-driven leadership, and sustainable growth.
- Envisioning implements a 4-phase impact management system to ensure continuous investment and real impact.
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Navigating the Future: Funding Solutions for Blockchain Infrastructure & Open Source Projects
- This article explores innovative funding solutions for blockchain infrastructure and open source projects, highlighting historical perspectives and evolving models such as crowdfunding, NFT-backed licensing, and dual licensing.
- Blockchain technology and open source development face unique funding challenges as they transition to decentralized applications and innovative approaches like corporate sponsorships and crowdfunding.
- Blockchain infrastructure encompasses distributed ledger technology, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and scalability solutions, funded through sources like venture capital, token sales, and government grants.
- Open source projects adopt funding models including crowdfunding, donations, corporate sponsorships, dual licensing, and service revenue to ensure project sustainability.
- The integration of blockchain and open source promotes decentralization, transparency, community collaboration, and hybrid funding models that enhance innovation, reliability, and market reach.
- Use cases like decentralized finance networks, open source cybersecurity tools, and NFT-backed licensing demonstrate how funding sources like token sales, VC investments, and community sponsorships drive technological advancements.
- Challenges in regulatory uncertainty, technical complexity, security threats, and monetization require strategies like rigorous security protocols, transparent governance, diversified funding sources, and compliance to overcome.
- Future trends include technological advancements, tokenization, enhanced regulatory frameworks, integration with DeFi, and community engagement models shaping the landscape of funding for blockchain infrastructure and open source projects.
- Innovative financial models and a focus on community engagement are crucial for sustainable growth and success in the digital era of blockchain and open source projects.
- Embracing decentralized finance, ethical licensing, and tokenization is essential for stakeholders to secure a promising future in funding these innovative technologies.
- The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of innovative funding solutions and transparent governance to drive a new era of sustainable digital development in blockchain infrastructure and open source initiatives.
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India Eyes Bigger Share Of US Toy Market As Rivals China, Vietnam Face Up To 54% Tariff
- Indian toymakers are eyeing a bigger share of the US toy market as rivals China and Vietnam face up to a 54% tariff.
- Indian exporters have already started expanding capacity and forming joint ventures with global firms.
- The US has imposed a 26% import duty on India, while China faces a 54% tariff and Vietnam a 46% tariff.
- India's toy exports range from $326 million to $348 million, with an opportunity for growth in the US market.
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India To Focus On Trade Deal, Avoids Retaliation On US Tariffs
- India is unlikely to immediately retaliate against President Donald Trump’s tariff imposition, and is focusing efforts on negotiating a bilateral trade deal with the US to bring down duties.
- India plans to work toward a balanced and equitable trade deal with the US, including discussions on goods and services.
- The NSE Nifty 50 Index fared better than most Asian peers last week as the impact of the levies was deemed milder than that for other economies.
- India's restraint from immediate retaliation contrasts with China, which decided to impose a 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the US.
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Puzkin is an upcoming Kickstarted MMO that promises multi-platform play and a truly safe family-friendly experience
- Puzkin: Magnetic Odyssey is an upcoming Kickstarter MMO that aims to provide a safe and family-friendly experience.
- The game is being developed by team members from Capcom, Square-Enix, and Nintendo.
- Puzkin will have no toxic chat channels, no mandatory voice chat, and no way for strangers to contact children.
- The game is inspired by Genshin Impact and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in terms of style and gameplay elements.
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Trade Setup For April 7: Nifty Finds Short-Term Support At 22,800-22,700 Levels
- The Nifty 50 may find short-term support at 22,800-22,700 levels, with the index potentially experiencing deeper declines if it breaches below 22,800.
- The Bank Nifty may find key support at the 51,000 zone, and a fall below this level could indicate vulnerability in the uptrend.
- The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ended the day with declines as concerns about global trade tensions affected the Indian markets.
- Foreign portfolio investors remained net sellers, while domestic institutions turned net sellers after several buying sessions.
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