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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.
Oil slide powers India's stock benchmarks to longest weekly winning run 7 months
Indian stock markets achieved their longest winning streak in seven months, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closing higher. Falling crude oil prices and measures to boost the rupee and attract foreign investment bolstered investor confidence. The Reserve Bank of India's stance against near-term rate hikes also supported sentiment, with the pharma and financial sectors showing notable gains.
‘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.
Bank of America raises Korea growth outlook on AI chip demand, sees 3 rate hikes in 2026 By Investing.com - Investing.com India
Bank of America raises Korea growth outlook on AI chip demand, sees 3 rate hikes in 2026 By Investing.comInvesting.com India
Alpha Wave sells entire 1.9% stake in Delhivery; stock falls over 2%
Global investment firm Alpha Wave Global has divested its entire 1.93% stake in logistics giant Delhivery for Rs 665 crore. This significant exit saw the firm offload over 1.44 crore shares. In related news, venture capital firm Nexus Venture Partners also sold a substantial stake in Delhivery, while Mirae Asset Venture Investments reduced its holding in logistics firm Shadowfax Technologies.
Sterlite Tech hits 5% upper circuit on QIP launch; zooms 495% in 6 months
Sterlite Technologies plans to raise up to ₹1,500 crore through the QIP route. Recently, Bandhan Mutual Fund sold 1.82 million equity shares of STL in open market trade.
Broader market winners! How investors found 15 multibaggers in a muted Nifty year?
Despite a subdued Nifty, several Indian stocks have surged, becoming multibaggers for investors. This outperformance is attributed to resilient corporate earnings, particularly in small and mid-cap segments, and company-specific growth drivers. While near-term challenges like rising costs and potential earnings downgrades exist, the overall FY27 outlook remains manageable, with easing geopolitical tensions expected to aid recovery. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentals over momentum.
PwC sees India’s asset wealth market doubling to $1.7 trillion by 2030
PwC says Indias AWM AuM will nearly double to $1.7 trillion by 2030, driven by digital retail investing, institutional capital, AIF growth, and GIFT City's expanding role.
RBI in wait-and-watch mode, no certainty on rate hike: Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that an interest rate hike is premature, as inflation hasn't broadly impacted consumer prices. The central bank remains in a 'wait-and-watch' mode, closely monitoring global uncertainties and the monsoon's progress. While acknowledging improved outlooks, risks persist, but India is well-prepared for challenges. The RBI has revised inflation forecasts upwards and growth forecasts downwards for the fiscal year.
Bulls roar back as Nifty reclaims 24,000, Sensex soars over 700 points
Key equity benchmarks rebounded sharply on Wednesday, with the Sensex rising over 700 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 24,000 mark. The sentiment was supported by easing concerns over interest rate hikes after RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said discussions on rate increases were premature. Sentiment was further aided by a recovery in South Korean markets, optimism over a potential India-US trade deal, a decline in crude oil prices below $77 per barrel, and foreign institutional investor buying. Gains in heavyweight IT and private banking stocks, lifted the indices.
S&P Global Projects 110-Bps Drop In India's Economic Growth Amid Inflation Fears
Given the expected rise in inflation, S&P Global believes the RBI will begin raising the repo rate from October, marking the start of monetary policy tightening in the second half of the financial year.
MUFG consolidates Ganesha Fund with Dragon, eyes $600 million second fund
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will merge Ganesha Fund's operations with Dragon Funds, enhancing investment processes in India. The new fund aims to raise $600 million, focusing on growth-stage technology companies globally, especially in India.