South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics reported a better-than-expected 21.7 percent rise in first-quarter net profit on Wednesday as consumers rushed to buy smartphones under the looming threat of US tariffs. The world’s largest memory chipmaker reported net profit of 8.22 trillion won ($5.75 billion) for the January-March quarter, up 21.7 percent on-year.
Rupee edges up to 95.11 against dollar on likely RBI intervention
On Tuesday, the Indian rupee experienced a slight strengthening to close at 95.11 against the dollar. This change occurred despite rising oil prices and foreign