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India's wireless subscriber base expands to nearly 1300 million in May 2026: TRAI
The number of wireless subscribers increased from 1288.96 million at the end of April 2026 to 1294.46 million at the end of May 2026. This expansion represents a monthly growth rate of 0.43 per cent for the country's wireless sector, according to a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India report, which highlighted steady upward movement across both urban and rural markets.
Tech-Led global selloff, Fed rate fears weigh on Indian equities
Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell significantly, influenced by a strong US dollar and profit-taking after recent gains. While pharma and healthcare sectors showed resilience, most others, including metals and IT, declined. Market volatility increased, with analysts watching key support levels closely.
Motilal Oswal says EMS industry will 'manage' memory shortage impact; Lists top picks
Going forward, Motilal Oswal estimates a 31% revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over financial year 2026-2028 for these EMS companies, aided by robust order flows, healthy demand, capacity additions, ramp-up of existing and new plants.
Concord Enviro Systems arm bags ₹16-cr order for zero liquid discharge systems
The company said the order has been awarded by a domestic entity and will be executed over a period of 28 weeks. Shares of Concord Enviro Systems Ltd ended at ₹257.30, down by ₹15.85, or 5.80%, on the BSE today, June 2.
Medtech exporter Poly Medicure bets on high-tech pivot and acquisitions to fend off macro headwinds
The medtech major expects its growth rate to more than double in FY27 as it pivots from low-cost consumables to high-value equipment to counter Chinese competition and rising input costs.
VA Tech Wabag Q4 net profit surges 29% on revenue growth; declares ₹5 dividend
Shares of VA Tech Wabag Ltd ended at ₹1,414.20, up by ₹21.20, or 1.52%, on the BSE.
Endurance Tech Q4 net profit rises 13% on strong revenue growth; declares ₹11.50 dividend
Shares of Endurance Technologies Ltd ended at ₹2,618.80, up by ₹86.65, or 3.42%, on the BSE.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...
US futures surge on megatech earnings; Japan's Yen gains after intervention
US futures rise as S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 extend record rally on megacap tech earnings, Apple gains, yen weakens, AI driven US GDP growth stokes inflation and rate hike fears
Overall tele-density rises from 92.66% in Feb-26 to 93.26% in Mar-26
Ministry of Communications stated in a latest update that as per the information received from 1520 operators for the month of March 2026, the total number of broadband subscribers increased from 1059.05 million at the end of February 2026 to 1065.88 million at the end of March 2026 with a monthly growth rate of 0.65%. The number of wireline subscribers increased from 47.99 million at the end of February 2026 to 48.25 million at the end of March 2026. The net increase in the wireline subscriber base was 0.25 million with a monthly growth rate of 0.53%. The overall wireline tele-density in India increased from 3.37% at the end of February 2026 to 3.38% at the of March 2026. Urban and rural wireline tele-density were 8.37% and 0.57% respectively, at the end of March 2026. The respective share of urban subscribers, and rural subscribers in total wireline subscribers were 89.24% and 10.76% respectively at the end of March 2026.
Shareholder Lock-in: Urban Company, ICICI Prudential AMC among cos to become eligible for trading this week
More than 100 crore shares across nine recently listed companies are set to become eligible for trading this week as their respective shareholder lock-in periods expire. Among the companies where shares will become tradable are Urban Company, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co, Aye Finance, and Fractal Analytics, though the expiry of the lock-in does not necessarily mean that all eligible shares will be sold in the open market.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.