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Asian shares, oil prices mixed as US strikes in Iran cloud peace talks
Shares were mixed Tuesday in Asia after the US military said it carried out what it called "self-defence" strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines. The attacks came even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations on ending the war were "proceeding nicely." US futures jumped. Oil prices were mixed, with Brent crude trading below USD 95 a barrel. The US military said the strikes Monday were done "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces." It said it used restraint due to the ceasefire with Iran, which gave no official response. Further details were not immediately available, including more specifics on threats from Iran and what this means for negotiations. With the status of peace talks with Iran unclear, markets have been swayed by various developments and comments by Trump. "Markets are behaving as though a full Iran breakthrough already exists, even though the hardest parts of the negotiation rema
Indices trade near flat line in early trade; breadth strong
Media, metal and PSU Bank shares advanced while consumer durables, FMCG and pharma shares declined.
Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies
Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies
B A G Films & Media consolidated net profit declines 70.28% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 2.48% to Rs 42.93 crore
Brent rises 2% as US military strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites
Iranian media had reported on Monday that explosions were heard in Iran's Bandar Abbas and nearby coastal areas along the Strait of Hormuz
Ananya Panday's Bharatanatyam Fusion In 'Chand Mera Dil' Sparks Massive Online Debate
Ananya Panday's Bharatnatyam performance in Chand Mera Dil has created a huge debate on social media.
Titagarh Rail, Jupiter Wagons Surge 9%: Stocks In Focus On Reported Rs 40,000 Crore Indian Railways Order
According to media reports, Indian Railways is expected to issue a tender for around 1 lakh freight wagons over the next three to four years, with annual procurement likely to range between 35,000 and 40,000 wagons.
Sebi bans 7 individuals in ₹20 crore social media stock manipulation case
Capital markets regulator Sebi has barred seven individuals from securities markets for allegedly running a coordinated pump-and-dump scheme across social media platforms and making unlawful gains of over Rs 20.25 crore. Apart from the debarment, the regulator has also directed finfluencer Hemant Gupta and his sons, Rohan Gupta and Aniket Gupta, to immediately cease and desist from offering unregistered research analyst services or from portraying themselves as research analysts. In a 234-page interim order passed on May 22, Sebi alleged that Hemant, Rohan and Aniket acted as "Operators" who first accumulated positions in thinly traded SME stocks and later circulated bullish stock recommendations on social media platforms to inflate prices, before selling their holdings at a profit. Four other family members Sharon, Leana, Rajani and Purvangi Gupta allegedly facilitated the operation by allowing the use of their trading accounts or by executing trades on the operators' instruction
Melody effect: Wrong 'Parle' stock hits 5% upper circuit for 4th day, up 21% since PM Modi's gift for Meloni
Parle Industries shares hit the 5% upper circuit for the fourth consecutive session amid speculation that investors are mistaking it for unlisted FMCG major Parle Products. The rally comes as social media discussions around PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Melody’ gift to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni fuel renewed attention on the Parle brand name.
Bollywood’s influencer era: Producers prioritise reach, engagement and followers
Filmmakers are increasingly casting social media stars in movies. This trend aims to boost viewership and cut marketing costs by leveraging digital popularity. While influencers offer instant reach, concerns arise about sidelining trained actors. Experts believe genuine acting talent remains crucial for long-term success in cinema.
JioStar losses weigh less on Disney as India JV performance improves
Walt Disney Company's stake in its India joint venture with Reliance Industries JioStar shows reduced losses. The March 2026 quarter saw a significant drop in equity losses. Income from equity investees also increased due to these lower losses. This venture combines Disney's entertainment and sports channels with Reliance's media businesses.
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump Says Deal 'Largely Negotiated'; Iranian Media Reiterates Claim On Hormuz
Disputing Trump's social media post Fars outlined that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control according to the latest version of the proposal exchanged between the US and Iran.