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India Inc's cash hoard tops $200 billion in FY26 as companies hold back on expansion
India Inc cash pile tops $200 billion in FY26 as Nifty 500 firms hoard liquidity, led by Reliance Industries, while dividend payouts fall and debt rises modestly

ED Arrests Ex-Reliance Telecom Director Satish Seth; To Produce Him In Delhi Court
The CBI has booked and raided Seth's premises earlier in March as part of its investigation into an alleged loan fraud worth Rs 114.98 crore at the State Bank of India (SBI).
RHFL, RCFL bank fraud money laundering case: ED files charge sheet against Jhunjhunwala, Bapna, 52 others
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet against former Reliance executives Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna. They were arrested in April 2026 in a bank loan fraud and money laundering case. The charge sheet names 55 accused individuals. The document will be presented to a judge on July 1. The accused were remanded to judicial custody after interrogation.
HVR Solar signs global MoUs to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh
HVR Solar Ltd is establishing a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Uttar Pradesh through strategic MoUs signed at SNEC PV Power Expo 2026. Partnering with global technology providers, the facility aims to boost India's domestic renewable energy supply chain, reduce import reliance, and create over 500 local jobs.

SBI shares can rally 30%; Jefferies says these factors will drive those returns
Jefferies remains constructive on SBI's outlook, citing the bank's consistent improvement in deposits per branch, lower reliance on priority sector lending certificates (PSLCs), growing fee income from bancassurance partnerships and limited buffer provisions.
Ecommerce isn't adding much to Retail Inc's cart
An ET analysis of eight major retailers-market leader Reliance Retail, Shoppers Stop, Westside, Arvind Fashions, DMart, Spencer's Retail, Pantaloons and Bata-showed that the contribution of e-commerce to overall revenue has seen minuscule improvement since 2021-22 even as online sales continue to increase in absolute terms. By contrast, the Covid-19 pandemic spurred explosive growth, with the share of digital sales in total revenue surging three to four times in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
Eight public sector banks add 13,223 employees in FY26; SBI leads hiring spree
Eight public sector banks, including SBI, collectively added 13,223 employees in FY26, boosting their total workforce to over 6.28 lakh. State Bank of India led the hiring surge, accounting for nearly 67% of the new positions. This expansion occurs despite digitalization, indicating a continued reliance on human resources for growth and customer service.
Nifty June futures trade at a premium
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries were the top traded contracts.

NLC India partners CSIR-CECRI to tap rare earths from mining waste
NLC India signs MoU with CSIR-CECRI to develop tech for extracting rare earths from mine waste, supporting India’s critical minerals self-reliance mission.
Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth dependence, sources say
Indian conglomerates Reliance, Vedanta, and Adani are among ten companies expressing interest in developing rare-earth processing facilities in Andhra Pradesh. This move aligns with New Delhi's strategy to reduce reliance on China for these critical minerals, essential for electric vehicle motors and other high-tech applications.

Reliance underperforms Nifty 50 YTD: Equirus says catalysts for re-rating are emerging, upgrades stock to LONG - Mint
Reliance underperforms Nifty 50 YTD: Equirus says catalysts for re-rating are emerging, upgrades stock to LONGMint
Stocks in news: Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, Tata Consumer
Indian markets saw volatile trading on Wednesday, closing slightly down. Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, and Tata Consumer are in focus. ADIA plans to sell Lenskart shares. Tata Consumer targets over 20% EBITDA margin. Reliance Industries subsidiary will redevelop a Mumbai slum. REC Ltd will merge with Power Finance Corporation. ZEEL plans to raise funds.