Reliance Industries halts Russian crude imports for its SEZ refinery, completing its shift to non-Russian feedstock. Vedanta's demerger strategy is expected to unlock significant value, with Nuvama maintaining a 'Buy' rating. Mahindra Group CEO outlines a plan for aggressive revenue and profit expansion by 2030, with Mahindra Lifespaces seeking capital for growth. Max Financial Services saw a block deal of 16 lakh shares worth ₹268 crore. In global markets, US stocks reversed sharply, and gold prices softened due to strong US jobs data. Tax rules for capital gains have also been updated.