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India raises CNG prices by Rs 2/kg across key regions for fourth time in two weeks
Compressed Natural Gas prices have seen another hike in New Delhi. This is the fourth increase in just two weeks. Consumers in the National Capital Region and other cities are now paying more for CNG. Petrol and diesel prices have also risen multiple times recently. These increases are linked to global energy market volatility and rising crude oil prices.

Yaashvi Jewellers IPO Day 1: Issue sees tepid demand, booked only 2% so far. Check price band, offer size, key details
Yaashvi Jewellers IPO runs from May 25 to May 27, priced at ₹83 per share. The company aims to raise ₹44 crore for working capital and debt repayment. Currently, the IPO subscription status is 2%, with the retail portion at 4% and NII at 1%.

FTSE index rejig: Tata Capital, Lenskart, Groww, among six stocks to be included in global indices - Mint
FTSE index rejig: Tata Capital, Lenskart, Groww, among six stocks to be included in global indicesMint

Why bond yields matter more than most investors realise
The US 10-year bond yield shapes borrowing costs, stock valuations, currency movements and global capital flows—making it one of the most closely watched indicators in finance.

FTSE index rejig: Tata Capital, Lenskart, Groww, Meesho among additions to global indices
The additions are expected to draw interest from passive global funds and exchange-traded funds benchmarked to FTSE indices.
Patient capital trusts India as hot money exits; FDI inflow rises 17% YoY
In the fiscal year 2025-26, India witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment, soaring to $94.5 billion. This uptick is particularly notable given the backdrop of global economic turbulence. Investors from abroad demonstrated a keen interest, predominantly in the finance and technology arenas. Additionally, net FDI inflows experienced a noteworthy rise, underscoring India’s growing attractiveness to international financiers.
RBI net sells record $53.13 billion in spot forex market in FY26
RBI records highest-ever net dollar sales in FY26 as the rupee remains under pressure from global uncertainty, capital outflows and rising crude prices

Foreign investors might return to India as the global AI trade begins to run out of steam
Elara Capital said investor enthusiasm around AI and commodity trades is cooling globally, while foreign fund outflows from India have started slowing down.

Aditya Birla Capital Plans To Use Rs 3,500 Crore To Drive Lending Business Growth
Earlier this week, the financial services arm of Aditya Birla Group announced a Rs 4,000 crore preferential issue of equity shares to the group companies and International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Top Gainers & losers on May 22: JSW Cement, Honasa Consumer, Tata Comm, Sammaan Capital, Trent among top gainers
On May 22, markets showed mixed results with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.40% and Sensex rising 0.36%. While Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Metal saw gains, Nifty Media and Nifty Pharma lagged. The Indian rupee strengthened to 95.9 per dollar amid RBI interventions.
Aditya Birla Capital plans to use Rs 3,500 crore to drive business growth
Aditya Birla Capital plans to invest Rs 3,500 crore from its recent fundraise into business expansion. Another Rs 500 crore will support general corporate needs and subsidiary investments. The company is raising Rs 4,000 crore through a preferential issue. Grasim Industries will contribute Rs 2,880 crore. IFC will invest Rs 920 crore.

Government to offload stake in Central Bank of India through an Offer For Sale; Details Here
At the end of the March quarter, the Centre held 89.27% stake in the bank, as per data available on the stock exchanges. Public shareholders held 10.73% stake in the lender. Of these, retail investors or those with authorised share capital of up to ₹2 lakh held up to 3.42% stake.