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7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry
The Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid in advanced economies such as the United States, Australia and Canada, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Sunday, noting that a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) pays an effective Rs 642 for a 14.2 kg cylinder, and the general consumer in Delhi Rs 942, against a cost to supply that has now risen to over Rs 1,600.
FIIs, weak global cues among 5 factors that could keep D-St under pressure this week
Indian stock markets may remain under pressure this week amid persistent FII selling, weak global cues, rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and elevated crude oil prices. While RBI’s policy measures and steps to attract foreign capital could support sentiment, investors will closely track monsoon progress, inflation concerns, global market trends and institutional flows for further market direction.
F&O Talk: Nifty may consolidate further; Sudeep Shah's strategy on TCS, HDFC Bank, Infosys
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower following the RBI's hawkish stance, despite falling oil prices. Analyst Sudeep Shah anticipates a consolidation phase for Nifty, with key support at 23,100-23,050 and resistance at 23,550-23,600. Bank Nifty shows resilience, while IT stocks underperform.
As OPEC+ meets, Iran war hobbles power to shape oil market
OPEC+ ministers are meeting to discuss increasing oil production quotas to combat surging prices, which have doubled since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked by conflict. However, analysts believe geopolitical realities and dwindling supply mean any output increases will have limited impact on global prices.
LPG Prices Hiked: Domestic cooking gas rates increased by Rs 29 per cylinder; Here's what consumers will now pay
LPG Price Today: Domestic LPG cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 29, taking the cost of a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 942 with effect from June 7. The hike comes after a previous increase in March and is aimed at partially offsetting losses incurred by oil marketing companies on subsidised cooking gas sales amid volatile global energy prices.
Govt Mandates Standard Packaging Sizes For Edible Oils To Help Consumers Compare Prices
The decision follows extensive consultations with major edible oil industry associations representing nearly 90% of the country's edible oil sector.
India to account for half of global oil demand growth over next decade: Rosneft CEO
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated India will drive nearly half of global oil demand growth over the next decade, projecting consumption to reach eight million barrels per day by 2035. He highlighted Russian oil supplies' economic benefits to India and China, exceeding $40 billion since April 2022, and warned of food price hikes due to potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
India sets standard pack sizes for cooking oils to help shoppers compare prices
India has ordered cooking oil makers and importers to use only nine standard pack sizes. This move aims to help shoppers easily compare prices across different brands. The new rules cover major edible oils and apply to both domestic and imported products. Companies have three months to implement the changes. This decision follows discussions with industry representatives.
From Coal Pit To Green Cover: Adani's Surguja Mine Restored With 1.6 Million Trees
The restoration effort is part of a broader programme that combines mining operations with ecological rehabilitation.
Dollar index witnesses massive surge to 2-month high beyond 100 mark
The US dollar index surged above 100 mark on Friday to a two month high following strong US jobs report that increased possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike soon. Jobs data showed the US economy added 172,000 positions in May, far exceeding forecasts. The report pushed Treasury yields higher, with the 10-year yield rising above 4.5% fueling concerns that elevated borrowing costs could weigh on economic growth and investment. Meanwhile, lack of any concrete settlement on US and Iran war front that is keeping oil prices elevated is also adding to inflationary pressures and flocking inventors to dollar for respite. US stocks also slumped on Friday after a strong jobs report consolidated the outlook of restrictive interest rates, while chip producers extended their selloff. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies ended the week at 100.03, up 0.67% on the day.
NTPC May Revive Small Coal Plants To Aid Solar
NTPC's entire thermal fleet is already operating at a technical minimum load of 55%