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India's trade deficit widens in May 2026 despite record merchandise exports
Overall trade, including merchandise and services, recorded strong growth during the month. Total exports rose to USD 81.96 billion in May 2026 from USD 70.76 billion a year earlier. However, imports increased at a faster pace, reaching USD 92.47 billion compared to USD 77.55 billion in May 2025, leading to a wider trade gap.
GIC OFS: Government disinvestment mop-up set to cross ₹15,000 crore with latest initiative
If one adds the monetisation receipts, the total mop up currently stands at ₹21,732 crore , which is 27% of the fully year target of ₹80,000 crore. Sources indicate that at the current pace, the government is likely to exceed the combined ₹80,000 crore target set for the current financial year.
Managed office platform Smartworks adds 15,000 sq ft in Singapore
Managed office platform Smartworks has expanded its Singapore presence by adding 15,000 sq ft at Manulife Tower. This brings their total Singapore footprint to over 50,000 sq ft. Smartworks reported strong financial results for FY26, including significant revenue growth and profitability.
NSE Indices launch 11 new sectoral indices including Nifty Power and Nifty Hospitals
NSE Indices has introduced 11 new sectoral benchmarks, taking its total sectoral index count to 34. The move aims to deepen sector-specific market coverage, support the growing passive investment ecosystem and provide fund managers with new benchmarks for ETFs, index funds and thematic products.
NSE Indices launches 11 new sectoral indices, taking total count to 34
The newly launched indices are Nifty Power, Nifty Capital Goods, Nifty Telecommunications, Nifty Construction, Nifty Consumer Services, Nifty Commercial & Transport Services, Nifty Retail, Nifty Hospitals, Nifty NBFC, Nifty Housing Finance and Nifty Insurance.
BBC layoffs: Hundreds of news jobs to be cut as UK public broadcaster plans major downsizing
The BBC is planning to cut hundreds of jobs in its core news division next week as part of a broader downsizing initiative, according to the Financial Times. This is expected to lead to a total of 2,000 job losses to save costs.
Rs 8L cr richer! Sensex zooms 1,100 pts, Nifty tops 24K. US-Iran truce among 5 drivers behind bull run
Indian equities experienced a robust start to the week, with the Sensex and Nifty surging over 1.5% each. This rally was fueled by an Iran-US peace framework and declining oil prices, mirroring positive global market trends. The significant gains boosted the total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies by nearly Rs 8 lakh crore.
Nifty, Sensex to rally more on Monday? Iran peace deal among 5 factors to dictate Dalal Street this week
Indian benchmark indices rebounded sharply on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty rising nearly 2%, driven by hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, cooling crude oil prices, and stronger global sentiment. The rally added around Rs 10 lakh crore to investors' wealth, taking the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms to Rs 462 lakh crore.
Salesforce Cuts Jobs Weeks After Touting $1 Billion-Plus AI Revenue
Salesforce previously filed WARN notices affecting 262 employees in September 2025 and 51 employees in March 2026, bringing the total number of disclosed job cuts in the state to 399 over the period.
AM Green, V.O.C Port Authority to develop 200ktpa green ammonia bunkering hub
The bunkering hub may be scaled up to 500ktpa by 2035, worth a total investment of ₹5,000 crore.
JSW Energy commissions 150 MW Tidong hydro project, total capacity rises to 13,900 MW
Shares of JSW Energy Ltd ended at ₹560.10, up by ₹8.05, or 1.46%, on the BSE.
ESAF Small Finance Bank's total business crosses Rs 50,000 cr
ESAF Small Finance Bank has achieved a significant milestone. Its total business has now surpassed Rs 50,000 crore. Deposits reached Rs 26,197 crore and advances stood at Rs 23,832 crore. The bank also reported a net profit of Rs 24 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026. Asset quality improved with lower NPAs.