Indian Railways is set to hike passenger train fares from July 1, 2025, reports said. Passenger fare for non-AC Mail/Express trains will be hiked by 1 paise/kilometre, while the fare hike for AC classes will be 2 paise/kilometre. There will be no increase in fare for suburban tickets and second-class travel for 500 kilometres of travel.

Global trade wars could cost the semiconductor sector up to $1 trillion by 2034. While demand from AI, EVs, and 5G drives growth, supply chain disruption, raw material shortages, and geopolitical risks continue to challenge the industry. Asia-Pacific leads, but new trends like chip-as-a-service and healthcare tech signal fresh growth paths.

Ola's AI unit Krutrim has acquired BharatSah'AI'yak from Samagra to scale AI in public services. The move brings voice-first, multilingual bots under Krutrim's wing, boosting access to AI across governance and citizen services. With this, Krutrim strengthens its footprint in last-mile digital delivery, adding Samagra's core AI team to fuel expansion across sectors like health and education.

Angel One shares showed early signs of a new uptrend after rebounding from the 250-day EMA. Analyst Kavita Agrawal saw a short-term target of ₹3,420 with entry near ₹2,950 and a stop loss at ₹2,750. Its volume is rising after a low-volume decline, suggesting strength.

China may see over 100 DeepSeek-style AI firms emerge in 18 months, said ex-People's Bank of China deputy Zhu Min at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday. DeepSeek's low-cost models earlier shook Nvidia and Google. Zhu predicts China software wave could transform its economy and pressure US AI giants.

City Union Bank shares rose 1.5%, with analyst Kavita Agrawal flagging a bullish setup. The stock is retesting prior highs, forming a higher-high structure. Entry is advised near ₹196-₹200 with a stop loss at ₹184 and a ₹218 target. Volume is supportive, and the risk-reward ratio of 3.3:1 offers an attractive technical trade.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sold shares for $14.4 million, kicking off a 10b5-1 plan to offload 6 million shares by year-end, worth nearly $865 million at current prices. Retail sentiment turned bearish amid insider activity, despite NVDA rebounding 66% from its post-tariff low and gaining 7% YTD.

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani praised Operation Sindoor, conducted by India in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. "Operation Sindoor made it clear…India knows the value of peace. But if someone dares to raise an eye, it knows how to respond in their language," he said. Humbled by the silent sacrifices of those who guard India's borders, he added.

The CAG's move to involve private CA firms in auditing central autonomous bodies has drawn sharp criticism from legal and constitutional experts. While the CAG cites capacity constraints, critics warn of data risks, potential conflicts of interest, and constitutional overreach. The move could face legal scrutiny if challenged in court through a public interest litigation.

As per reports, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) rose 3% Tuesday as crude prices tumbled below $70 amid Iran-Israel ceasefire hopes. Analyst Suryansh Singh Chandel noted bullish signals on daily and 15-min charts, including a 200 EMA breakout and positive ADX. The drop in oil could ease margin pressure, aiding a near-term bounce from key support zones.