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Sensex rises 291 points, Nifty tops 24,100: 5 key drivers behind the market rally
Sensex rose 291 to 77094, Nifty gained 90 to 24102, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Infosys, with IT and pharma stocks like Cipla outperforming
Trust MF CIO sees revival in corporate cycle, stays bullish on mid and smallcaps
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains bullish on renewable energy, with a preference for solar, and is betting on transmission and distribution companies as well as commercial clean energy suppliers catering to sectors such as data centres.
Essar arm secures $500 million crude and product facility from Abu Dhabi's IRH
Essar Energy Transition Fuels has partnered with Abu Dhabi's IRH Global Trading. A $500 million facility will diversify crude sourcing and product marketing for the Stanlow refinery. This agreement enhances feedstock security amid global energy market volatility. It also supports Essar's low-carbon energy ambitions. The deal strengthens supply chains and operational resilience for a key UK refining hub.
Oil prices to ease after US-Iran deal, but return to pre-war levels could take months: Analysts
Energy markets anticipate price moderation for crude oil and liquefied natural gas. A potential US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are key factors. However, analysts warn of continued volatility due to supply disruptions and low inventories. India's energy security and import costs are expected to improve. Full market normalisation may take months.
INR extends downside as dollar firms and oil renews surge
The Indian rupee slipped back against the dollar in opening trades on Thursday as dollar index renewed gains and crude oil prices took flight. The dollar index traded around 100 on Thursday, lingering near its highest levels in two months amid fresh US attacks over Iran and as US consumer inflation accelerated in May to its fastest pace in more than three years due to soaring energy costs. INR opened at Rs 95.55 per dollar and slipped further to a low of 95.64 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.25 per dollar. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Local equities are likely to open on a cautious note on Thursday as concerns mounted about a re-escalation of the Middle East conflict and a stronger U.S. inflation print reinforced expectations that borrowing costs would remain higher for longer. On Wednesday, Indian shares gave up early gains to end little .
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Ambani-backed robot startup seeks $100 million to take on China
Reliance-backed robotics startup Addverb Technologies is looking to raise over $100 million to fund expansion into humanoid robots, AI and advanced automation. The company, which generates half its revenue overseas, targets a spot among the world's top 10 robotics firms within five years.
Adani Energy Solutions to acquire IntelliSmart Infrastructure, a leading smart metering company
Adani Energy Solutions has executed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement (SPSA) to acquire a 100% equity stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure, a leading smart metering JV between National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The proposed acquisition will strengthen AESL's position as India's largest smart metering platform with over 4.7+ crore smart meters.
Rajesh Exports founder denies fund diversion in ACC Energy, says SEBI misread accounting entries
Rajesh Exports Chairman Rajesh Mehta refutes SEBI's fund diversion claims. He states accounting entries were misunderstood. The company faces potential removal from the Rs 18,100 crore ACC Production-Linked Incentive scheme. SEBI's order flagged a circular fund-routing scheme. The company's participation in the battery manufacturing programme is under review.
Explained: How AI mania has thrown India Inc out of MSCI EM's top 10 and world's top 100 list
Indian companies are no longer in the top 10 of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. A surge in AI stocks has shifted global capital. Taiwan and South Korea's chipmakers now dominate the index. Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank have fallen in global rankings. India's market weight has hit a six-year low. This concentration is driven by strong company growth.
Two Adani Group stocks in focus as GQG sells stake in Rs 5,750 crore deal; SBI MF lone buyer
Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions will be in focus after GQG Partners sold stakes worth about Rs 5,750 crore via block deals, with SBI Mutual Fund buying the shares. The move is seen as portfolio rebalancing following a strong recovery in Adani Group stocks over the past year.
SBI MF acquires stakes in Adani Enterprises, Adani Energy Solutions from GQG for Rs 5,748 crore
SBI Mutual Fund acquired stakes in Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions from GQG Partners through open market transactions worth a combined Rs 5,747.54 crore on 5 June 2026.