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Top of the Morning

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Top of the Morning is a daily podcast hosted by Nelson John, in which we bring you all the action from the global markets and the business world to kick-start your day on a well-informed note. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast

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8:04

Fed Hits Pause—Again | FASTag Freedom | SEBI’s Market...

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2025/06/19

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Fed Hits Pause—Again For the fourth time this year, the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.5%, citing “diminished but elevated” economic uncertainty. Fed Chair Jerome Powell pointed to the lingering effects of Trump-era tariffs, noting that while uncertainty peaked in April, it hasn’t fully cleared. FASTag Freedom: ₹3K Toll Pass from Aug 15 India’s road warriors, rejoice

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9:03

Trump Flexes Muscle in Middle East | MakeMyTrip Cuts...

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2025/06/18

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.1. Trump Flexes Muscle in Middle EastThe Iran-Israel conflict has entered a dangerous sixth day, and the U.S. is rapidly reinforcing its military posture. President Donald Trump warned Iran that America’s “patience is wearing thin,” claiming full control of the skies over Iran—signaling potential U.S. strikes on Iran’s underground Fordow nuclear site. B-2 stealth bombers carrying GBU-57 bunker-busters remain

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8:23

G7 Divided on Iran | ₹39,400 Cr Insurance Shock |...

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2025/06/17

G7 Fractures Over Israel-Iran Conflict As missiles fly between Israel and Iran, G7 leaders are pushing for calm—but unity is cracking. A draft joint statement calls for deescalation and backs Israel’s right to defend itself, while vowing to safeguard energy market stability. But former U.S. President Donald Trump is yet to sign off. “They should talk and they should talk immediately,” Trump said, urging dialogue. UK PM Keir Starmer warned of global consequences if tensions spiral. Germany

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8:40

India’s UPI Goes Global | Gold’s Glimmer Grows |...

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2025/06/16

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Markets, Modi, Gold & Grief: A Week That Shook India Markets on Edge It was a volatile week for Indian equities. With Israel-Iran tensions escalating and Brent crude spiking over 12%, investors dumped risky assets. The Nifty 50 closed down 1.14% at 24,718, while the Sensex slipped 1.30%. Market heavyweights like HDFC Bank, Reliance, and SBI led the decline. Vinod Nair of Geojit said early optimism from

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8:38

Israel Bombs Iran | Dalal Street Bleeds: ₹6 Lakh Cr...

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2025/06/13

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.🇮🇱 Israel Hits Iran, Global Tensions Soar Tehran woke up to airstrikes as Israel launched a surprise assault targeting suspected nuclear and military sites. While exact targets weren’t confirmed, smoke was seen in western Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a nationwide emergency and closed schools. This strike follows the UN nuclear watchdog censuring Iran for the first time in 20 years. Iran

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6:37

Heatwave Crisis Delhi Hits 45°C | Duty Cut to Cool...

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2025/06/12

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Red Alert: North India in a Heatwave Grip North India is reeling under a severe heatwave, with Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan placed under a red alert. Temperatures are soaring 5°C above normal, with Delhi’s heat index touching 45.5°C and Rajasthan’s Ganganagar hitting a blistering 48°C, the highest in the country. The India Meteorological Department blames the heat on a lack of thunderstorms and an

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7:44

Gaganyatri Launch Delayed | ACs May Soon Stop at 20°C...

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2025/06/11

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Gaganyatri Launch Delayed Again India’s much-anticipated moment in space will take a bit longer. The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission—meant to carry the first Indian Gaganyatri to the ISS—has been postponed due to a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak found during Falcon 9’s booster test. SpaceX confirmed the issue via X, while ISRO announced that the launch will only proceed after thorough repairs and validation tests. This is

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7:44

Repo Rate Decision Day | OpenAI Academy Debuts in...

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2025/06/06

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.1. RBI in the Spotlight: Will Growth Trump Caution? All eyes are on RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra today as the central bank gears up to announce its second bi-monthly policy decision of FY26. A 25 basis point cut is widely expected—bringing the repo rate down to 5.75%—marking the third straight rate reduction this year. With inflation easing within the 2–4% comfort zone, the focus shifts to fuelling India’s

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8:02

GST Shake-Up May Scrap 12% Slab | Amul Expands to...

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2025/06/05

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.1. China’s Magnet Freeze Jolts Indian Auto Industry India’s auto sector is on edge as China stalls rare earth magnet exports to Indian firms—even while approving shipments to other countries. These magnets, essential for EV and auto component manufacturing, are now in short supply. Major players like Bosch and Mahle have seen export approvals for their German and U.S. arms, but not for their Indian

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9:04

IndiGo signs landmark agreement | Ola in Trouble?...

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2025/06/04

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.1. IndiGo Goes Global with Mega Airline Pact India’s largest airline IndiGo has signed a landmark agreement with Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France-KLM, building a deeper network to connect India with Europe and North America. This formalized MoU, which extends beyond passengers to cargo, loyalty, and engineering, comes as IndiGo prepares to induct its first Airbus A350s in 2027. Flights to

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8:29

Adani Under Scrutiny | 2000+ Aircrafts ordered: PM...

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2025/06/03

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 🚨 Adani in the Hot Seat—Again Gautam Adani is once more facing legal heat—this time from the U.S. Justice Department. The Wall Street Journal reports that Adani Group is under investigation for potentially importing Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through its Mundra port, possibly violating U.S. sanctions. Suspicious tanker movements from the Persian Gulf to Gujarat have drawn scrutiny. Adani

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8:33

Markets Open Flat, RBI in Focus | Rupee Rises on...

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2025/06/02

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Flat Start for Markets, All Eyes on RBI Indian markets are bracing for a cautious open this Monday. Global cues are mixed—Japan’s Nikkei and Topix dipped, while US indices closed steady after clocking their best monthly gains since Nov 2023. Gift Nifty hints at a flat open. The big domestic trigger? The RBI’s monetary policy decision on Friday, with markets pricing in a 25-bps rate cut. Investors will also

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7:49

Mild Covid Surge Triggers Fresh Alerts | India-US...

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2025/05/30

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.India’s Growth Engine Still Roaring, Says RBI The Reserve Bank of India’s annual report is cautiously optimistic. It warns of global headwinds—rising input costs, protectionist trade policies, and tariff risks—but says India remains the fastest-growing major economy. Domestic demand, strong exports, and a thriving farm sector powered momentum in FY25. Inflation eased to a six-year low of 3.16% in April,

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8:27

Govt Hikes MSP | US Visa Ban Targets Global Censors |...

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2025/05/29

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.1. Lokpal Clears Ex-SEBI Chief in Adani-Linked Allegations India’s anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal, has dismissed all complaints against former SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch. The allegations—based on a Hindenburg Research report—claimed Buch and her husband held offshore stakes linked to the Adani Group. The Lokpal, led by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, concluded the complaints were based on “presumptions

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8:05

Tax Deadline Extension | Vi’s Last Lifeline? | NMDC...

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2025/05/28

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Tax Deadline Extended: More Time, More Disclosures Taxpayers not requiring audits now have until 15 September to file returns for FY 2024-25. The CBDT extended the deadline from 31 July due to significant changes in ITR forms, which now require detailed disclosures on tax-saving investments, capital gains, TDS on non-salary income, and HRA. Experts call the move a relief amid increased compliance.Budget

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8:35

IndiGo ₹6,831 Cr Exit Alert | NSE vs BSE: Showdown...

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2025/05/27

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 1. IndiGo’s Gangwal Plans ₹6,831 Cr Stake Sale In a major move, IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal and his family trust are set to sell up to ₹6,831 crore worth of shares in the airline through a block deal. The sale, expected to happen Tuesday, involves up to a 3.4% stake at a floor price of ₹5,175 per share. Gangwal and his trust together own nearly 13.5% of the company. With shares up 461% over five years

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8:49

India Leaps Past Japan | Rally Interrupted: Markets...

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2025/05/26

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Markets Cool Off After 4-Week Rally After weeks of surging highs, Indian markets finally took a breather. The Sensex and Nifty slipped 0.7% each as foreign investors sold off in three out of four sessions. Sectors like realty and metals held up well, but autos, IT, and FMCG lagged. Midcaps dipped while smallcaps stayed afloat. Technical resistance at Nifty’s 25,200 level held firm, with support seen at

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8:13

Sensex Shake-Up | ITC Profit Soars | Sun Pharma...

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2025/05/23

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 1. The Lodha Truce, ₹5,000 Cr Feud SettledAfter nine rounds of mediation and a mother’s public plea, warring brothers Abhishek and Abhinandan Lodha have settled their ₹5,000-crore trademark dispute. As per the court-filed terms, Abhinandan can no longer use ‘Lodha’ in isolation for real estate. Instead, he must use the full ‘House of Abhinandan Lodha’ with clear disclaimers. Both parties waived financial

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7:55

Blackstone Buys AGS | NHPC Profit Soars 52% |...

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2025/05/21

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.India Seizes Crude Opportunity Amid Geopolitical Tensions With Brent crude trading at a four-year low near $65 per barrel, India is moving fast to refill its Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR). Current reserves cover just 9.5 days—far below the IEA’s 90-day norm. The urgency is amplified by recent border tensions and Operation Sindoor. The Centre, which had deferred a ₹5,000 crore SPR budget in FY24, now

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8:05

No Relief for Telcos | Myntra Goes Global | Trump,...

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2025/05/20

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 1. India on Covid Alert Again India’s health agencies have reactivated surveillance mechanisms amid rising Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong and Singapore. Genome sequencing and wastewater tracking in Bengaluru are already picking up early signals. With 257 active cases—the highest in a year—authorities stress there’s no need to panic yet. “Covid hasn’t vanished,” warns Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, citing the emergence

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