India's dairy behemoth Amul is embarking on a remarkable global journey, launching fresh milk products in the United States. Partnering with the Michigan Milk Producers Association, Amul will introduce four milk variants across major American cities like New York, Chicago, and Dallas, catering to the significant non-resident Indian and Asian communities. This milestone marks a new chapter in Amul's storied history, which began with a "milk strike" against exploitative trade practices during the British Raj. From its humble cooperative roots in Kaira, Gujarat, Amul has grown into a dairy powerhouse, exporting to 50 nations and uniting 36 lakh farmer members under its cooperative umbrella.

Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, has excluded Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) from its Government Pension Fund Global due to the company's "unacceptable risk" of contributing to human rights violations in war and conflict zones. The decision follows a recommendation from the Council on Ethics and ends APSEZ's observation period since March 2022. APSEZ, part of the Adani Group, operates ports and port services. Two other companies, Weichai Power Co Ltd and L3Harris Technologies Inc, have also been excluded. The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global is one of the world's largest, owning 1.5% of all shares in listed companies.

Reddit's shares have jumped over 10% after announcing a partnership with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The deal grants OpenAI access to Reddit content, while Reddit will gain AI-powered features. This move diversifies Reddit's income streams beyond advertising. The agreement comes as copyright owners, like Sony, challenge AI firms over using their material without permission. OpenAI has recently partnered with publishers like the Associated Press and Financial Times. Google also announced a Reddit data access deal in February to train its AI models. The partnership highlights the growing importance of AI in social media and content creation.

Air India and Vistara held their first joint townhall meeting to address employee concerns ahead of their merger. The meeting, attended by over 20,000 employees, aimed to alleviate fears over career progression, pay, and job security. CEO Campbell Wilson and Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan addressed concerns, including the reduction of flying time and salaries for Vistara pilots. Wilson assured that 120 pilots have been seconded between the airlines and an integrated pilot upgrade sequence will be created to maintain seniority. The leadership team will comprise Wilson, Kannan, and Aloke Singh, CEO of Air India Express.

The Indian stock market experienced a sharp decline on Monday, with the Sensex plummeting 742 points to 71,922 and the Nifty slipping 194 points to 21,861. This downward trend was largely attributed to the continued selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) on Dalal Street. As a result, investor wealth shrunk by a substantial Rs 4.85 lakh crore. The auto, consumer durables, and metal sectors were the hardest hit, with stocks such as Tata Motors, JSW Steel, and RIL leading the losses. All 19 BSE sectoral indices traded in the red, with the auto, capital goods, and consumer durables indices experiencing significant declines.

The Sensex and Nifty 50 indices extended morning losses, dropping over 1% on Thursday. The Sensex fell 1,062.22 points to 72,404.17, while the Nifty 50 closed at 21,957.50, down 345 points. The broader market underperformed, with Nifty Small Cap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 losing 2.83% and 1.85%, respectively. The decline is attributed to ongoing election uncertainty and subdued Q4 results from large-cap companies, denting investor morale. This marks the lowest point for the indices in three weeks, with analysts predicting continued losses. The market's momentum is expected to continue downward due to these factors.

Rekha Jhunjhunwala, wife of late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, suffered a significant loss on Monday as Titan Company's shares declined by over 7%. Her 5.35% stake in the company, worth ₹16,792 crore on Friday, reduced to ₹15,986 crore. Titan's shares tanked after its March quarter earnings failed to impress investors, wiping out over ₹22,000 crore from its market capitalization. The company's consolidated profit after tax rose 5% to ₹771 crore in the March quarter, while its total income increased to ₹11,472 crore. Despite this, the stock's decline resulted in a substantial loss for Ms. Jhunjhunwala.

Zee Media Corporation Ltd has terminated CEO Abhay Ojha's employment, effective May 4, 2024, without specifying reasons. Ojha, promoted as CEO last year, joined the company in 2022 as Chief Business Officer. The board confirmed his cessation as CEO in a meeting today. Piyush Choudhary, Chief Manager – Legal, resigned last month. Zee Media's shares closed 1.36 percent lower at Rs 10.90 on BSE. Ojha's departure follows recent changes in the company's leadership, signaling potential shifts in strategy or management direction.          

Today, the stock market faced a sharp downturn, with the S&P BSE Sensex plunging by 1,010 points to 73,601 at 1:56 pm. The NSE Nifty50 also fell over 250 points to 22,394, following a record high earlier in the day. Experts attribute this drastic shift to increased volatility, fueled by pre-election anxieties and global speculation about the timing and impact of the season's first Fed rate cut. Domestic factors such as Q4 results, election result uncertainties, and high levels of margin trading further contributed to the market's rollercoaster ride.

Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc, has reportedly terminated around 200 employees from its core team and relocated certain positions overseas, including to India and Mexico. The layoffs, focused on the engineering team at its California headquarters, come amidst a cost-cutting initiative. Google plans to hire replacements in India and Mexico, aiming to operate closer to partners and developer communities. The move follows a broader trend of job cuts in the technology sector, with companies like Tesla, Intel, Amazon, and Apple also downsizing their workforce, reflecting ongoing market challenges.