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US-China Tariff War Escalates

The US-China trade tensions hit a boiling point as the White House confirmed a 104% tariff on Chinese imports, effective April 9. While President Trump says he’s “waiting for China’s call,” Beijing isn’t backing down, calling the move “blackmail.” Global markets, oddly, bounced back slightly on hopes of negotiations—but signs of a resolution remain slim.

Apple’s Satcom Partner Eyes India

Globalstar, the satellite partner behind Apple’s emergency SOS feature, has applied to enter India’s growing satellite market. With just 31 satellites compared to Starlink’s 7,000+, Globalstar is eyeing a niche play. But competition is heating up, with players like Jio, OneWeb, and Amazon Kuiper racing for spectrum. India’s satcom sector could grow nearly 10x by 2028.

BoAt Sets Sail for IPO—Again

India’s popular wearables brand BoAt is gearing up for a ₹2,000 crore IPO. After shelving its 2022 plans, the company has confidentially filed papers under SEBI’s revised norms. The issue includes a ₹900 crore fresh issue and ₹1,100 crore offer-for-sale. Proceeds will fund R&D, product upgrades, and debt reduction—potentially making this one of the year’s most anticipated listings.

India’s Big Shipbuilding Ambition

India is charting a new course in shipbuilding, teaming up with South Korea’s Hyundai and Japan’s Mitsui. Cochin Shipyard is close to sealing a deal for a new Kochi facility, with land provided by the government. The goal? Boost India’s share in the $100 billion global shipbuilding market from less than 1% to a top-5 position by 2047, backed by a ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund.

Apollo Hospitals Bets Big on NCD Care

Apollo Hospitals is investing ₹6,000 crore to expand its urban footprint and fight India’s rising tide of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The two-phase plan will add 3,500 beds across cities like Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai. Apollo’s “Health of the Nation” report reveals 27% of 2.5 million screened individuals had multiple NCD risk factors. The healthcare giant is pushing for nationwide screening and preventive school health programs.

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