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Musk's SpaceX raises record $75 bn in world's biggest IPO at $135 a share

The sale breaks the previous record for the largest-ever IPO held by state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco, which raised $25.6 billion on Riyadh's exchange in December 2019, valuing it at $1.71 trillion

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 151 pts, Nifty ends at 23,162 as US-Iran conflict deepens

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.81 per cent and 0.67 per cent down, respectively

DII inflows hit a peak at ₹4.3 trillion in the first half of 2026

Cushion impact of unprecedented FPI outflows

Strong order inflows boost BHEL outlook, but execution remains the key risk

A robust order pipeline and long-term power-sector expansion support BHEL's growth outlook, but sustained margin gains and timely execution remain critical

Taiwan overtakes India as world's fifth-largest stock market | TSMC | Business News

Taiwan overtook India in stock market value, powered mainly by a breakneck rally in the world’s largest chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 719 pts, Nifty ends at 23,123 as West Asia conflict escalates

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 1.40 per cent and 1.92 per cent down, respectively

Developments in West Asia, oil prices likely to steer markets this week

Stock market this week will track simmering tensions in West Asia, its impact on crude oil prices, and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. The trading week may begin on a cautious note following a sharp decline in the US markets over the weekend, an expert said. Besides, progress of monsoon and inflation data announcement will also be important factors to watch out for. "This week will be driven by key inflation, and global macroeconomic data releases. In India, investors will closely track inflation data for May, scheduled for release on June 12, along with foreign exchange reserves data on the same day. "Globally, developments around the US-Iran negotiations and their implications for crude oil prices, currency movements, and overall risk sentiment will remain in focus," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. US markets ended sharply lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite tumbling 4.18 per cent. The S&P 500 dived 2.64 per cent and Dow Jones

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 117 pts, Nifty ends at 23,367 after RBI MPC meet outcome

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.35 per cent and 0.06 per cent down, respectively

Rate hike not preferred course of action right now: Ambit's Nitin Bhasin

A rate hike does not appear to be the RBI's preferred course of action at this stage, said Nitin Bhasin, head, institutional equities, Ambit

Silver prices to remain under pressure unless oil price declines: Analyst

In near-term, the metal is expected to be under pressure unless oil prices come down on sustainable basis

A little-known Indian stock's 530% rally reveals hidden AI winners

Leading the AI rally is Sterlite Technologies, up over 530% this year after securing a $1.1 bn US hyperscaler contract; Peers HFCL and MTAR Technologies have gained 191% and over 200%, respectively

Tech spends of depositories spike: Costs run ahead of employee expenses

The two registered depositories in India are CDSL and NSDL which control 100 per cent of the total market

Stock Market Close: Sensex settles flat, Nifty ends at 23,417 ahead of RBI MPC meet outcome

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.46 per cent and 0.49 per cent higher, respectively

How markets are likely to react to RBI's interest rate and policy guidance

While a majority of economists expect the central bank to ​keep rates unchanged, some market indicators like overnight indexed swaps are already pricing in a rate hike

Asian shares fall after Wall Street retreat; oil eases from recent surge

Asian shares retreated on Thursday following declines on Wall Street that snapped a nine-day winning streak for the S&P 500. Oil prices fell back after surging Wednesday as renewed fighting threatened the US-Iran ceasefire. Early Thursday in Asia, Brent crude was USD 1.17 lower at USD 96.64 per barrel, while benchmark US crude oil shed USD 1.08 to USD 94.94 per barrel. Oil prices had climbed a day earlier after both the United States and Iran said they launched retaliations for earlier attacks or attempted ones. In share trading, Japan's Nikkei 225 shed 1.9% to 67,101.83 as traders sold technology stocks to lock in gains. Energy and technology giant SoftBank Group slumped 10.4%, while Shin-Etsu Chemical dropped 3.8%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.3% to 25,299.29, and the Shanghai Composite index fell 0.4% to 4,067.46. In South Korea, the Kospi sank 1.7% to 8,651.87, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declined 1.5% to 8,657.40. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 0.7% from its ...

Arbitrage to yield: 25 terms everyone should know before investing

Mastering basic terms helps beginners understand risks, evaluate opportunities and avoid mistakes

NMDC's earnings growth in FY27 hinges on hitting volume target

Strong iron ore volumes and higher prices lifted NMDC's earnings, while expansion plans and coal mining projects underpin its FY27 growth outlook

FIIs build aggressive Nifty shorts; sell 76k Lots in 4 trading days

Amid the ₹14,261.41 crore sell-off, Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities believes that FIIs build-up short positions in index futures over the last three sessions, indicating increasing bearish bets.

India's stock trading value surges to record as MSCI changes spur deals

Rise was driven largely by portfolio adjustments linked to changes in MSCI, prompting passive funds that track the benchmarks to buy and sell shares to align their holdings with the revised weightings

US-Iran talks, RBI's rate decision likely to steer markets this week

Developments around the USIran situation, crude oil prices, and the RBI's interest rate decision would determine the trend in the equity market in an event-heavy week ahead, analysts said. Besides, macroeconomic data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors and the rupee-dollar trend would act as key drivers for equities, they noted. "Participants will closely monitor global developments surrounding the USIran situation and movement in crude oil prices, which continue to remain critical for inflation expectations, currency stability, and foreign flows," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The final HSBC Manufacturing PMI reading for May will be announced on Monday, followed by the Services PMI and Composite PMI data on Wednesday. These indicators will provide important insights into demand trends, business activity, and growth resilience across sectors, he said. "The key event of the week will be the RBI monetary policy announcement on Friday," Mishr