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Govt considering policy to support affordable adoption of E85 fuel: Hardeep Singh Puri
The Indian government is actively considering a policy to accelerate the affordable adoption of E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol with petrol. This move follows the unveiling of India's first flex-fuel motorcycles compatible with E85, signaling a significant step in the nation's energy transition.
IEX May Update | Electricity trade volume jumps 19% amid higher power consumption
Shares of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd ended at ₹123.20, down by ₹2.00, or 1.60%, on the BSE.
Renaissance Investment CIO sees value in IT, autos and financials
Pankaj Murarka, CEO & CIO of Renaissance Investment Managers, says the global AI investment boom could benefit Indian IT services as enterprise adoption rises. He believes fear-driven selling in IT stocks is fading and sees value emerging in the sector. Murarka is also positive on autos, EV-linked themes, energy and financials over the medium term, while cautioning that some AI and power infrastructure stocks are difficult to justify on traditional valuations.
Strong earnings: Vedanta, JSW Steel among 10 largecaps that reported best Q4 results
Indian markets conclude the Q4 earnings season with robust results. Vedanta, JSW Steel, Muthoot Finance, Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Samvardhana Motherson, Mahindra & Mahindra, Siemens Energy, and BPCL reported significant year-on-year growth in profits and revenues. This widespread outperformance across various sectors signals a strong financial performance for these large-cap companies.
Nifty has a positive undertone, but Street waits for a decisive breakout
Nifty is trading in a consolidation zone between 23,200 and 24,050. Analysts suggest buying on dips with a target of 23,900. Key sectors like banking and auto are showing strength. Specific stock recommendations include Tata Power, Sona BLW, L&T, Indian Energy Exchange, Nuvama Wealth Management, and Syrma SGS Technology for potential gains.
Sebi imposes penalty on Suzlon, executives for misstating financials
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has fined Suzlon Energy and its top executives ₹29 crore. This action follows allegations of misleading investors by misstating financial statements between FY14 and FY20. Sebi's investigation revealed questionable transactions, including the sale of a business at an inflated price.
Hitachi Energy India eyes bigger slice of data centre boom with 'grid-to-rack' push
Hitachi Energy India aims for a significant share of the booming Indian data centre market. The company plans to capture 30% of the industry's spending by offering a comprehensive "grid-to-rack" power solution. This expansion targets the growing demand driven by digital transformation and AI workloads.
Green Energy Stocks Slide As Indian Market Sees Sharp Sell-Off On May 29 - SolarQuarter
Green Energy Stocks Slide As Indian Market Sees Sharp Sell-Off On May 29SolarQuarter
Indian power firms snap up gas to meet rising night-time cooling demand
India's power companies have significantly boosted natural gas purchases from a domestic exchange, quadrupling them to combat soaring summer electricity demand. Blistering heatwaves have driven peak power needs to record highs, forcing reliance on gas-fired plants. Despite price hikes and supply challenges, this fuel is crucial for meeting demand, though shortages persist.
Adani Power surges past Infosys in market capitalisation
Adani Power has surpassed Infosys in market capitalization, becoming the 11th most valuable company on Indian bourses. This shift is driven by Adani Power's 68% stock surge in 2026, while Infosys experienced a nearly 29% decline. Investors favor Adani Power due to rising energy demand, whereas concerns over AI's impact on traditional IT services have affected Infosys.
Green energy investments to gain momentum, keen to partner Indian funds: BII CEO
With a $2.5 billion India portfolio, British International Investment (BII) would seek to maintain India’s share at around 25% of its overall investments, underscoring the country’s position as the development finance institution's most strategically important market.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 27: JP Power Ventures, Adani Total Gas, HFCL, Swiggy, Suzlon Energy among top gainers
On May 27, the Indian stock market showed little movement amidst US-Iran conflict uncertainty. The Nifty 50 closed down 0.03%, and the Sensex fell 0.19%. Sector performance varied, with Nifty Media rising 3% and Nifty Private Bank among the top decliners.