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Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty down 180 pts; Asia markets extend losses; Brent crude tops $84

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated that the Nifty50 will open sharply lower. Most Asian markets extended losses.

Akasa Air eyes ₹1,050 crore fundraise as Iran war drives up costs

Akasa Air is seeking to raise about ₹1,050 crore through equity and debt to cushion the impact of the Iran conflict, which has disrupted flights and driven up jet fuel costs

Oil prices climb to one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Hormuz

Oil prices climbed to a four-week high after the US reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping and both sides intensified attacks around the Strait of Hormuz

Asian markets choppy as Trump's threat of Hormuz levy spooks traders

Asian markets traded mixed while oil climbed to a one-month high after Trump reinstated a blockade of Iranian shipping, heightening concerns over energy supplies and global inflation

Houthis strike Saudi's Abha airport with missiles in sharp escalation

Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles, drones at Saudi's Abha airport after airstrikes hit Sanaa airport, marking the sharpest escalation between the two sides since the 2022 UN-brokered truce

Stocks to Watch today: HCL Tech, Asian Paints, PC Jewellers, Biocon & more

Gift Nifty futures were trading 168 points or 0.69 per cent lower at 24,050 levels, signalling a gap-down start. Meanwhile, shares of HCL Tech, Asian Paints and Biocon will be in focus today.

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: NBFCs; L&T Finance, Shriram top picks

India's Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector is well positioned for long-term growth, supported by healthier balance sheets, easing macroeconomic headwinds, and an improving funding environment

EAM Jaishankar launches campaign for India's UNSC seat for 2028-29 term

EAM Jaishankar launched India's official campaign for a non-permanent UNSC seat for the 2028-29 term, reiterating New Delhi's push for reforms and greater representation in global governance

AI, identity, real-time payments resetting cyber threat landscape: Report

A report warns that AI, embedded finance and real-time payments are reshaping cyber risks, leaving traditional security models inadequate for today's interconnected financial ecosystem

US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14; over 400 troops injured

The US military said its death toll in the Iran conflict has risen to 14 after a Navy helicopter crash, while the number of wounded service members has climbed to more than 400

US military to resume maritime blockade of Iranian ports from July 14

The US said it will resume blockading maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports from July 14, following renewed hostilities with Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's latest security measures

Hormuz blockade only for Iran and anybody doing business with them: Trump

Trump announced a renewed naval blockade targeting Iran and vowed more military strikes, as the US resumed operations around the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Tehran

Top stocks to buy today: Anand James of Geojit bets on theses 3 shares

Anand James, chief market strategist at Geojit Investments, is bullish on the shares of CMS Info, Aurionpro Solutions, Ashapura Minechem today

England vs India 1st ODI playing 11, match time IST, live streaming

Shubman Gill will be hoping to win his first ODI series as full-time captain away from home when he leads India in the three-match series against England

SBI Funds Management raises ₹2,663 cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

SBI Funds Management raised ₹2,663 crore from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 9,813 crore IPO, which opens on 14 July at a price band of ₹545-574 per share

Stocks to buy: Analyst at Kotak Sec bets on Deepak Nitrite, Ujjivan SFB

Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities continues to like Deepak Nitrite from a near-term perspective, as elevated phenol spreads and a stronger Q1FY27 should support robust earnings

US renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Hormuz

The US launched strikes on Iran as President Donald Trump reinstated a blockade of Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions

Q1 results preview: Cement makers build on volumes, hit margin wall

Strong infrastructure demand and a favourable base are expected to drive Q1 FY27 cement volumes, but rising fuel and input costs may weigh on margins despite better realisations

Best of BS Opinion: Competitiveness is built by openness and clarity

Whether in retail, football, industry, capital flows or public finance, the systems that win are those willing to open up, disclose more, compete harder and adapt faster

BSNL posts 10% growth in Q1 FY27 operational revenue to ₹4,418 crore

State-run telecom operator BSNL reported a 10 per cent rise in first-quarter revenue from operations, supported by strong enterprise business growth and improving average revenue per user