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Default threat reaches Pak as inflation rises, political crisis worsens
Without a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan may default for the second time in its history amidst inflation at its peak.
 "Default threat reaches Pak as inflation rises, political crisis worsens")
Sugar stocks extend fall, slip up to 9% as government restricts exports
Brokerage ICICI Securities believes this would not have any impact on sugar companies' fundamentals.
 "Sugar stocks extend fall, slip up to 9% as government restricts exports")
WEF 2022: Here's what will happen on Day 3 at Davos Annual meeting
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting is taking place in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme, 'working Together, restoring Trust' from May 22 to 26
 "WEF 2022: Here's what will happen on Day 3 at Davos Annual meeting")
Govt announces import relief for edible oil; cut in sugar exports next
Move follows ban on wheat export to rein in inflation
 "Govt announces import relief for edible oil; cut in sugar exports next")
Get your Aadhaar, PAN delivered on WhatsApp using Digilocker: Here's how
Digilocker is a new addition to the services available through MyGov HelpDesk chatbot on WhatsApp and you can use it to access CoWin services like vaccine appointment, vaccination certificate etc. too
 "Get your Aadhaar, PAN delivered on WhatsApp using Digilocker: Here's how")
Minda Industries rallies 9% post Q4 results and 1:1 bonus issue
The management believes that the auto industry is at the cusp of revival, with favorable governmental policies and more new product launches planned by OEMs for the coming year.
 "Minda Industries rallies 9% post Q4 results and 1:1 bonus issue")
Bharat Bandh 25th May 2022: Who's protesting, demands and other issues
The main protester BAMCEF called for Bharat Bandh on 25th May 2022. They have issue with the non-implementation of reservations for SCs/STs/OBCs in the private sector.
 "Bharat Bandh 25th May 2022: Who's protesting, demands and other issues")
MCX Natural Gas likely to test new highs; key levels for MCX Crude Oil
The MCX Natural Gas futures may test Rs 704 as indicated on the daily charts; the bias for the remainder of the week is likely to remain bullish as long as Natural Gas sustains above Rs 673.
 "MCX Natural Gas likely to test new highs; key levels for MCX Crude Oil")
Demanding fair elections in Pakistan, Imran Khan to hold 'Long March' today
Pakistan government has taken a decision to stop the long march and decided to launch a crackdown against the members of PTI throughout the country
 "Demanding fair elections in Pakistan, Imran Khan to hold 'Long March' today")
Vinay Rajani recommends buy on dips strategy; Nifty support seen at 16,000
The technical analyst from HDFC Securities recommends buying Transport Corporation of India basis charts
 "Vinay Rajani recommends buy on dips strategy; Nifty support seen at 16,000")
New Zealand raises interest rates 50 bps, signals more aggressive hikes
New Zealand's central bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points to 2.0% on Wednesday, its fifth rate hike in a row as it seeks to get on top of inflation
 "New Zealand raises interest rates 50 bps, signals more aggressive hikes")
Singapore sees GDP at lower end of forecasts amid war, supply chain woes
The Southeast Asian financial hub is often seen as a bellwether for global growth as international trade dwarfs its domestic economy
 "Singapore sees GDP at lower end of forecasts amid war, supply chain woes")
Siga Tech's tecovirimat drug could help counter monkeypox, says study
The scientists said more work is needed to reach any conclusions but their study found little evidence that another drug, brincidofovir, was beneficial
 "Siga Tech's tecovirimat drug could help counter monkeypox, says study")
Rising global food protectionism amid Ukraine war risks worsening inflation
Countries are restricting exports to cope with high prices that have been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine
 "Rising global food protectionism amid Ukraine war risks worsening inflation")
New Zealand extends troop deployments to Solomon Islands till May 2023
New Zealand deployed troops to the Solomon Islands at the request of the nation's government in late 2021 after rioting broke out in the capital city of Honiara
 "New Zealand extends troop deployments to Solomon Islands till May 2023")
When it comes to EVs, raising funds seems easier than building them
Stocks of EV upstarts, from New York-listed, Chinese firms such as Nio, Xpeng and Li Auto to their American peers Rivian Automotive and Lordstown Motors, have lost their sheen in recent weeks
 "When it comes to EVs, raising funds seems easier than building them")
'Enough to meet local demand': Malaysia rules out cooking oil export ban
Malaysia aims to fill the gap in the edible oil market caused by the Ukraine war, as well Indonesia's export curbs on palm oil.
 "'Enough to meet local demand': Malaysia rules out cooking oil export ban")
Stocks to Watch: Adani Ports, Strides, Metropolis, RITES, Zee, Balrampur
Stocks to Watch Today: Sugar and FMCG stocks likely to be in focus as govt limits sugar exports and exempts customs duty on agri cess. Apollo Hospitals, Bata, Coal India and Nalco to report results.
 "Stocks to Watch: Adani Ports, Strides, Metropolis, RITES, Zee, Balrampur")
Top Headlines: PSU privatisation, InterGlobe-UPS joint venture, and more
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
 "Top Headlines: PSU privatisation, InterGlobe-UPS joint venture, and more")
Why Apple will beat Meta in the augmented and virtual reality battle
There will also be competition from Microsoft, Alphabet, Snap and Sony. But none of these companies can match Apple's combination of design chops, cutting-edge hardware and a huge existing ecosystem
 "Why Apple will beat Meta in the augmented and virtual reality battle")
