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May 23, 2026 3:58 PM

Indian equities attract Rs 73,639 crore in April amid revival in investor sentiment

Indian equities witnessed a strong rebound in inflows during April, attracting Rs 73,639 crore as investors continued to favour systematic investment plans (SIPs) in large-cap funds despite market volatility, according to a report by Vallum Capital r...

May 22, 2026 5:47 PM

RBI announces record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to Centre for FY26

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a record surplus transfer of Rs 2.86 lakh crore to the Central Government for the financial year 2025-26. The decision was taken during the 623rd meeting of the RBI Central Board held i...

May 22, 2026 5:36 PM

Indian market ends higher on global cues, Nifty holds range as oil, geopolitics dictate next move

Benchmark indices closed in the green on Friday, buoyed by positive cues from the US and Asian markets amid cautious optimism over easing tensions between the US and Iran. The Nifty 50 index settled at 23,719.30 points up 0.3 per cent, while the S...

May 22, 2026 10:18 AM

Sensex, Nifty extend gains amid hopes of easing Iran tensions, global optimism

Markets continued their green streak on Friday morning as major Asian indices recorded notable gains, tracking positive global cues and a brief respite in geopolitical tensions. The BSE SENSEX stood at 75,361.66 points, up by 178.30 points or 0.24 p...

May 22, 2026 10:15 AM

Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows

Meta Platforms on Thursday settled the first case set for trial seeking to make social media companies cover the costs that school districts say they have incurred to combat a mental health crisis allegedly fueled by platforms. The agreement fully r...

May 22, 2026 9:55 AM

SpaceX scrubs launch of upgraded Starship from Texas, to retry Friday

SpaceX on Thursday scrubbed the launch of its 12th Starship rocket from Texas and said it will attempt the high-stakes test flight again on Friday, as Elon Musk's space company nears a record-breaking public listing. Starship V3, uncrewed and featur...

May 22, 2026 9:17 AM

Global stocks rise, dollar at six-week high as focus remains on US-Iran talks

Asian stocks rose on Friday while the U.S. dollar sat near six- week highs and oil prices were whipsawed as investors held on to hopes of a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran peace talks although both sides remained at odds over key issues. The worry for inv...

May 21, 2026 10:55 PM

SEBI-backed NISM signs MoU with IICA to boost ESG, capital markets and governance

The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the areas of corporate governance, Environmental, Social and Governa...

May 21, 2026 4:14 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid West Asia tension

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Thursday as losses in IT, FMCG and financial stocks weighed on investor sentiment amid continued monitoring of the geopolitical situation in West Asia. The Nifty settled at 23,654.7, slipping 4.3 points...

May 21, 2026 3:50 PM

India’s Electrical Equipment Industry Could Touch $235 Billion by 2035: McKinsey

India’s electrical equipment industry could witness major expansion over the next decade, backed by rising domestic demand, rapid electrification, renewable energy adoption, and growing export opportunities, according to a new report by McKinsey &a...