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8 Markets Stories India Is Talking About Today

The 8 markets stories driving the conversation in India right now — the biggest moves, in one scroll. Tap any headline for the full story.

8 Markets Stories India Is Talking About Today

The 8 markets stories driving the conversation in India right now — the biggest moves, in one scroll. Tap any headline for the full story.

  1. Retiree's $30,000 On-Call Pay Triggers Social Security Benefit CutMarketsRetiree's $30,000 On-Call Pay Triggers Social Security Benefit CutA 63-year-old retired oilfield electrician's $30,000 on-call retainer exceeded the 2026 earnings limit, potentially causing $2,760 in withheld Social Security benefits
  2. Pakistan Keeps Fuel Prices UnchangedMarketsPakistan Keeps Fuel Prices UnchangedPetrol and diesel prices in Pakistan remain steady at Rs327.62 and Rs380.86 per litre, respectively, while India's fuel prices have remained unchanged since May 25
  3. 18,000 Liquor Bottles SeizedMarkets18,000 Liquor Bottles SeizedFSSAI bans plastic and aluminium foil in pan masala packaging, hitting food and beverage firms with new rules and seizures
  4. CEO Dumps $4.14m StockMarketsCEO Dumps $4.14m StockAlignment Healthcare's John Kao sells millions in shares, sparking investor scrutiny
  5. GE HealthCare LagsMarketsGE HealthCare LagsDespite $32.4B market cap, shares trail S&P 500 by 22.4% over the past year, with 7.4% EPS growth predicted
  6. American Airlines Adds Seatback ScreensMarketsAmerican Airlines Adds Seatback ScreensThe airline will install 4K displays and more premium seats to catch up with Delta and United, with a planned completion date in the early 2030s
  7. Japan Bond Yield Hits 3-Decade PeakMarketsJapan Bond Yield Hits 3-Decade PeakThe 10-year government bond yield rose to 2.945% in early trading, driven by inflation worries and expectations of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan
  8. Switch 2 Sells 23M UnitsMarketsSwitch 2 Sells 23M UnitsNintendo's new console outsells original Switch and GameCube in its first year, with Minecraft release on the horizon
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