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Nearly 60% of foreign inflows into India-focused funds withdrawn since 2024 peak: Report
Foreign investors have withdrawn nearly sixty percent of funds from India-focused equity. This capital shift is driven by global artificial intelligence investment opportunities and momentum. Investors pulled nine billion dollars from India funds in calendar year twenty twenty six. Gold funds saw a modest inflow after significant outflows, while US equities attracted fresh investment. Europe also registered its first weekly inflow in nearly three months.
In reverse flow, India now supplies petrol to energy powerhouse Russia
India's petrol is navigating its way to Russia via international traders rather than through direct sales channels. The damage to Russia's refining infrastructure has severely impacted its fuel production. This indirect trade underscores the ongoing shifts within the global energy market and the consequences of sanctions.
India's electronics policy framework needs to offer stability to strengthen position in global market
Secretary, Department of Commerce, Rajesh Agrawal, has noted that the global electronics industry is increasingly driven by global value chains, and India's policy framework must provide the predictability and stability required for these value chains to expand their presence in the country. He observed that policy approaches for production aimed at the domestic market may differ from those needed to promote export-oriented manufacturing. He added that the Chintan Shivir had been convened to facilitate constructive dialogue and develop tangible, balanced and actionable policy recommendations that are equitable for all stakeholders while strengthening India's position as a globally competitive electronics manufacturing and export hub.
Govt's Chintan Shivir highlights roadmap to achieve $150 billion electronics exports by 2030
With the global electronics industry increasingly being driven by global value chains, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal indicated that India's policy framework must provide the predictability and stability required for these value chains to expand their presence in the country.
India, New Zealand Unveil Roadmap to 2030, Deepening Strategic Partnership Across Defence, Trade, Education and Regional Cooperation
Under the Defence and Security Cooperation pillar, both countries agreed to deepen military ties through joint exercises, personnel exchanges and high-level defence dialogues while implementing the 2025 Defence Cooperation MoU. They will operationalise new maritime cooperation arrangements, expand naval collaboration, launch an annual Maritime Security Dialogue and a Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, continue cyber cooperation, strengthen law enforcement coordination and work together on disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Russia's diesel export ban deepens global supply crunch
Russia's diesel export ban has significantly impacted global energy markets. This action exacerbated existing fuel shortages and drove prices higher worldwide. European gasoil futures reached record highs against Brent crude oil. The United States also saw diesel futures jump substantially on Wednesday. These events highlight the interconnectedness of global oil supply chains.
Sensex, Nifty gain over 1% each as global sentiment improves, crude prices soften - The New Indian Express
Sensex, Nifty gain over 1% each as global sentiment improves, crude prices softenThe New Indian Express
Govt eases shipping rules for GIFT City to spur maritime leasing, finance
GIFT City IFSC units are now exempt from a specific shipping license. This exemption aims to boost India's maritime leasing and financing ecosystem. The move simplifies regulations for international trade operations and foreign vessel chartering. It is expected to attract global capital and encourage maritime business activities. This reform supports India's vision for a leading maritime services center.
Market wrap: Top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex today
Sensex climbed 828 points and Nifty gained 244 points, extending their winning streak as TCS earnings, positive global cues and banking optimism lifted sentiment. The rally added nearly Rs 6 lakh crore to BSE market capitalisation, with IT, financials and metals leading gains.
INR settles higher on positive cues from local equities; Weak greenback supports
The Indian rupee rose 14 paise to settle at 95.33 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback weakened but crude oil prices steadied amid intensifying tensions in West Asia. FII outflows and uncertainties over fresh tensions in West Asia weighed on the local unit while positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets provided support. Local shares ended Friday's session on a buoyant note, with firm cues from global markets and TCS' better-than-expected Q1 earnings helping underpin investor sentiment. Fears about a return to full-blow war however subsided after President Donald Trump claimed that Iran wants to "make a deal so badly," but he doesn't know if they're worthy of making a deal. The BSE Sensex climbed 827.57 points (1.08%) to close at 77,569.39, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 244.10 points (1.02%) to settle at 24,206.90.
India's EV components opportunity to hit Rs 3.55 lakh crore by 2032 amid localisation push
India's electric vehicle components market is projected to grow significantly. This market is expected to reach approximately Rs 3.55 lakh crore by 2032. Battery packs will dominate over half of this component market. However, battery packs and inverters remain import-dependent segments. Strategic investments will secure India's global EV value chain position.
HCG uses AI, patient data to personalise cancer treatment: BS Ajaikumar, founder
Healthcare Global Enterprises is using artificial intelligence and patient data. Algorithms are being developed to personalise cancer treatment and improve outcomes. The company analyses clinical and genomic data to classify patients for better decisions. HCG partnered with Accenture to enhance its AI research capabilities.