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Honda to drive in over 10 new models by 2030
Honda is set to introduce more than ten new models in India. This includes sports utility vehicles with petrol, hybrid, and electric powertrains. The company will launch its first electric vehicle in the latter half of the current financial year. Compact and mid-sized SUVs are also planned, with local manufacturing. India is a key market for Honda's future growth.

Is Ebola The Next Big Pandemic? Ex-CDC Chief Rings Alarm Even As WHO Sees Low Global Risk
Health officials in the DRC and Uganda have recorded at least 139 deaths from over 600 probable cases of the current Ebola outbreak.
Aditya Birla Group bets big on IPL boom, says media rights frenzy is far from over
Aditya Birla Group sees strong future growth for Indian sports. The group believes IPL media rights will keep increasing in value. This is despite current worries about fewer bidders. India's economy and sports viewership are rising. Premium sports assets are also scarce. This supports future valuations. The group recently bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They are optimistic about the long-term trend.
Banks need to push Atal Pension Yojana subscribers toward higher pension slab: DFS Secy
Financial institutions are urged to guide Atal Pension Yojana subscribers towards higher pension slabs. Many subscribers remain in the minimum Rs 1,000 monthly pension category. This amount may not be sufficient in the future. Banks must counsel individuals to choose plans reflecting future needs and current affordability. Efforts are also underway to re-examine the scheme for potentially higher pension payouts.

GoIndiaStocks’ Rakesh Arora says steel margins near peak, advises profit booking in aluminium stocks
Rakesh Arora, Founder, GoIndiaStocks.com, advised investors to avoid fresh buying in steel stocks at current valuations and recommended profit booking in aluminium companies amid concerns over large upcoming global supply additions. Arora also said AI-driven demand remains a key long-term driver for copper and other base metals.
Gold loans are no longer merely the last source of credit for the poor: Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorp
Muthoot Fincorp is gearing up for a monumental ₹4,000 crore IPO, seeking to ignite its expansion plans and harness the momentum of its current growth trajectory. With an optimistic eye on the future, the company is poised to navigate market fluctuations and continue its upward path. The funds raised will be pivotal in propelling further innovations and initiatives.
India's unemployment rate edges up to 5.2% in April 2026
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) today. Monthly results of PLFS are released in the form of Monthly Bulletins. It presents estimates of key labour market indicators viz. Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Unemployment Rate (UR) at the all-India level following the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above reported as 55.0% in April, 2026, compared to 55.4% in March, 2026. In rural and urban areas, LFPR was recorded at 57.5% and 50.1%, respectively. Compared to April, 2025 (55.6%), the overall LFPR remained lower by 0.6 percentage points. Rural and urban LFPR also recorded declines of 0.5 and 0.6 percentage points, respectively, over the year.
India asks US for Russian waiver extension as Iran war drags on
India has requested the United States to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports. This comes as the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf impacts global energy supplies. India emphasises that securing energy supplies remains a top priority for its citizens. Indian refiners are increasing Russian oil imports before the current waiver expires.
Petrol, diesel price hike in India a matter of time if Middle East conflict persists: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
India faces potential retail fuel price hikes if the Middle East conflict persists. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated this possibility due to rising energy import costs and inflation risks. The government has already reduced duties and state refiners are absorbing losses. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to conserve fuel. Oil companies are struggling to maintain current prices.
Morgan Stanley warns oil market in ‘race against time’ as Strait of Hormuz remains shut amid Iran war
Morgan Stanley warned that global oil markets are in “a race against time” as prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could sharply tighten supplies and push crude prices higher. Analysts said current market buffers may weaken if the closure extends into late June or July, raising risks for global energy markets.
Sebi moves to curb misuse of exchange data with new 30-day rule
Sebi has announced that market price data for listed companies will be available with a 30-day lag for investor education and awareness activities. This new regulation, effective July 1, 2026, aims to prevent data misuse and ensure educational content remains current. The National Institute of Securities Markets has received a special exemption.
AI market crash coming soon? Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones says the bulls have another two years
Global markets, led by tech stocks, have reached record highs fueled by AI enthusiasm. Investor Paul Tudor Jones likens AI's current stage to Microsoft's early dominance and the internet's commercialization, predicting another year or two of growth. However, he warns of a significant market downturn akin to the dot-com bubble's aftermath.