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Oil Ministry plays sunk cost card, mounts fresh E20 defence
Defending its policy, the government warned of the risk of stranding massive investments made in ethanol infrastructure over the past few years. “If, after creating this capacity, we were to arbitrarily revert to E10, what happens to these investments?” the ministry asked.
Net equity mutual fund inflows surged 26% to ₹28,973 crore in June
Despite bouts of volatility, the equity market ended June on a positive note, with the Nifty50 gaining 1.4 per cent as easing oil prices and receding tensions in West Asia lifted sentiment

IT services stocks offer value despite AI concerns, says Mahindra Manulife Investment
Krishna Sanghavi, Chief Investment Officer - Equities at Mahindra Manulife Investment Management, favours private banks, manufacturing, capital goods and defence, citing policy support, corporate investment and India's shift towards bottom-up growth. Sanghavi added that upstream oil and gas companies with volume growth also remain attractive.

NIFTY50 above 24,400, SENSEX up 557 pts in noon deals; defence stocks, Nykaa, Aegis Vopak Terminals among buzzing stocks - Upstox
NIFTY50 above 24,400, SENSEX up 557 pts in noon deals; defence stocks, Nykaa, Aegis Vopak Terminals among buzzing stocksUpstox
Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026
Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.

‘Korean markets are like small caps’, says Capitalmind Mutual Fund CEO Deepak Shenoy; Kospi jumps 5%
Investor sentiment in South Korea shifted amid falling oil prices and positive news from US-Iran talks. However, proposed taxes on unrealised gains introduced uncertainty, contributing to significant market volatility and sharp fluctuations for major technology stocks.
Rs 1.5 lakh crore behind 2025! Can Jio, NSE and other mega IPOs put 2026 on course for another record year?
India's primary market faces a significant fundraising gap to match last year's record. However, upcoming mega IPOs from Reliance Jio (Rs 35,000 crore) and NSE (Rs 25,000 crore), alongside SBI Mutual Fund (Rs 10,000 crore), could inject much-needed demand. Experts believe these established names can revive investor sentiment, but a broad-based revival hinges on sensible valuations and a steady pipeline of quality companies.

India needs greater self-reliance, lower dependence on foreign capital, defence, energy and tech: Kotak - Moneycontrol.com
India needs greater self-reliance, lower dependence on foreign capital, defence, energy and tech: KotakMoneycontrol.com

Stock Market Close, June 19, 2026: IT Rout Overshadows Oil Even as Defence and Pharma Try to Cushion Market Fall - HDFC Sky
Stock Market Close, June 19, 2026: IT Rout Overshadows Oil Even as Defence and Pharma Try to Cushion Market FallHDFC Sky
Defence stocks fire up! Paras Defence, BEL, GRSE, other stocks surge up to 24% in 2 days. What's powering the rally?
Defence stocks extended their rally for a second straight session, with Paras Defence surging 24% in two days and BEL, GRSE, HAL, and others posting strong gains. Investor sentiment was boosted by record FY26 defence production, rising private-sector participation, growing exports, and optimism around India's self-reliance push.

Defence stocks, heavyweights push markets higher: Why Sensex and Nifty rose on June 17
Bharti Airtel, SBI, Infosys and Reliance Industries were the biggest contributors to the Nifty's gains, helping the benchmark index remain firmly in positive territory through the session.
Deal done, but don't count on cheap Oil yet; cautions Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Shipping data firm Kpler estimates that daily transits may rise to around 40 vessels within the first month - less than half the pre-war average of 100, says Mohammed Imran, of Mirae Asset Sharekhan.