Alphabet's strong earnings have propelled its market value, rewarding investors. This surge has also elevated CEO Sundar Pichai to billionaire status. Pichai's wealth stems from his leadership and compensation, a rarity for non-founder tech CEOs. Alphabet's success is fueled by artificial intelligence and cloud service demand.

Donald Trump confronted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a visit to the Fed's headquarters, criticizing renovation cost overruns and reiterating his demand for lower interest rates. Trump, accompanied by White House officials, questioned the $3.1 billion project, a figure Powell disputed.

Gold price prediction today: Analysts predict continued pressure on gold rates with a bearish near-term outlook. Technical indicators suggest limited upside potential, favoring a 'Sell on Rise' strategy around ₹99,000 with a stop-loss at ₹99,450.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Friday. While Nifty50 went below 25,000, BSE Sensex was down over 300 points.

Asian markets declined, ending a winning streak amid uncertainty over US Federal Reserve rate cuts. Japan and Australia saw losses, while South Korea saw slight gains. Wall Street hit new highs, driven by technology, despite broader market weakness. Investors are now more confident about limited economic impact from tariff policies.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has spoken of 'fantastic' progress in India-US trade deal negotiations. Both countries are looking for a mini or interim agreement before the August 1st deadline. India seeks preferential market access, while the US pushes for access to India's agriculture and dairy sectors.

Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research suggests a cautiously optimistic market outlook for July 25, 2025, highlighting Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (GPPL) and National Aluminum as top stock picks. Nifty is rangebound, supported by key technical levels, while Bank Nifty consolidates with a bullish undertone.

N Chandrasekaran's compensation as Tata Sons chairman rose to Rs 156 crore in FY25, marking a 15% increase from the previous year. Tata Electronics, a relatively new venture, generated substantial revenue, while Air India emerged as the group's biggest loss-making entity despite significant revenue. TCS remains the largest profit contributor to the Tata Group.

The Indian government has unveiled a draft telecom policy targeting significant growth in the sector by 2030. It aims to attract substantial investments, create numerous jobs, and foster innovation through next-generation technologies. The policy envisions India as a leading global provider of telecom products and services, emphasizing research, infrastructure modernization, and effective spectrum management.

Anil Ambani's Reliance empire, once burdened by debt, saw Reliance Power and Infrastructure stocks rally, fueled by operational improvements and infrastructure optimism. However, ED raids on group-linked entities disrupted this revival, reviving memories of past defaults. Despite distancing themselves from Anil Ambani, the firms face scrutiny over legacy defaults of RCOM and RHFL.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the income tax and revenue departments to consolidate reforms and prioritize key operational areas identified in June 2025. These priorities include accelerating the disposal of disputed tax demands, resolving litigation backlogs, and withdrawing departmental appeals below revised thresholds within three months. Sitharaman also emphasized timely tax refunds, proactive grievance resolution, and improved technological capabilities for effective system...