Business News Today: Stock Markets
The stock market faces a crucial week with key domestic and global events. The Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision is a major focus for investors. Geopolitical developments in West Asia and crude oil prices will also influence sentiment…
If the plan goes ahead, IOC will become the first Indian refiner to own VLGCs. At present, the company primarily depends on time-chartered vessels to transport both LPG and crude oil. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Bu…
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified E20 petrol use is not a valid reason for insurance claim rejection. Government sources have dismissed claims that using E20 fuel will invalidate vehicle insurance policies. Assertions about widesprea…
India is planning to begin trials of its domestically developed bullet trains by the middle of 2027. Civil construction on the 97-km Surat-Vapi high-speed rail stretch is scheduled to be completed this year. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, …
NITI Aayog proposes six national initiatives for India's biotechnology sector. This roadmap aims for a $691 billion bioeconomy by the year 2035. These missions will strengthen capabilities in healthcare and agriculture. They also focus on industri…
The Nifty Realty Index tracks India's listed real estate companies' performance. It comprises ten firms selected by free-float market capitalization and rebalanced semi-annually. DLF, Phoenix Mills, and Lodha Developers hold the largest weight…
EPF Scheme 2026: The good news is that many core features of the provident fund system remain familiar. Existing PF accounts continue, contribution rates broadly remain unchanged and accumulated balances remain protected. from Business News Today: S…
Pakistan's fiscal decentralisation efforts have failed to bridge regional spending gaps, with provincial capitals like Quetta and Lahore receiving significantly more per person than their own provinces. Despite budget surpluses in some areas, poo…
The world is witnessing a significant shift from globalization to geo-economic fragmentation, with the World Economic Forum warning of a potential $6.9 trillion hit to global GDP. This fragmentation, already costing billions and increasing inflation, …
Global jet fuel supplies are facing significant pressure due to geopolitical events and refinery limitations, according to McKinsey. This is driving up costs for airlines, with potential airfare hikes of 20-25% expected as fuel prices surge. Inventori…
West Bengal's new BJP government has unveiled its inaugural budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Key announcements include a significant Dearness Allowance hike for state employees, the creation of one lakh government jobs, and a substanti…
Indian equity markets witnessed a significant surge last week, adding Rs 2.15 lakh crore to the valuation of nine out of the top 10 most valuable companies. Bharti Airtel emerged as the top gainer, followed by LIC and Bajaj Finance. This rally was fue…
Reliance Industries' 49th AGM has once again emerged as a key event for investors, with expectations running high for significant announcements across the group's major businesses. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, Ind…
Microfinance lenders saw stabilization in the March 2026 quarter. The industry's portfolio shrank year-on-year but grew sequentially. Lending shifted to existing borrowers. Borrower leverage moderated across key states. Loan sizes increased. Asset…
Zepto is preparing for its Initial Public Offering, revealing its rapid expansion and operational strengths in India's quick-commerce market. The company has achieved significant order volumes and user growth. Investors are closely examining its p…
FM Sitharaman described the recent initiatives taken by the Reserve Bank of India and the government to attract overseas investment as an initial move, signalling that additional measures could follow to encourage greater foreign capital inflows. fr…
Elon Musk's ascent to trillionaire status, driven by Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, redefines immense wealth. A trillion dollars, approximately Rs 86 lakh crore, dwarfs national economies and government budgets. This fortune could fund multiple Apollo mi…
The government has notified rules for setting up coal exchanges to improve price discovery and transparency in the coal market. These exchanges will facilitate market-driven trading, offering commercial and captive miners wider buyer access. This init…
India's economic growth is robust, with concerns over high crude oil prices being exaggerated, according to World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra. He highlighted strong domestic demand and refining margins as buffers, suggesting growth co…
The Reserve Bank of India's recent monetary policy measures aim to bolster the rupee by attracting significant capital inflows, estimated between $40-75 billion. Despite rising inflation and revised growth forecasts, the Monetary Policy Committee …
