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Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Global power equations to shift further towards energy, critical minerals: Former Vedanta Group CEO
Global power is shifting towards energy security and resource control. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping industrial supply chains. Critical minerals are becoming as vital as oil was. Countries controlling these resources will gain leverage. India must accelerate domestic exploration and build processing ecosystems. Future economic strength depends on securing energy and critical minerals.
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.
5 Adani stocks log 52-week highs; Adani Power overtakes Infosys market cap
Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Total Gas and Adani Green Energy were up in the range of 4-7% on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.
Coal India arm SECL vows to meet nation's energy needs as power demand hits record high
Coal India arm South Eastern Coalfields Ltd's (SECL) CMD Harish Duhan said during the ongoing financial year 2026-27, SECL has made the highest contribution of 26.86 million tonnes towards Coal India's production milestone of 100 million tonnes achieved so far.
Solar surge hits coal wall, 300 GWh of clean power wasted in Q1 of 2026
Coal-fired power plants in India are reportedly blocking the evacuation of solar power into the grid, leading to significant renewable energy curtailment.
NTPC starts site selection studies in Gujrat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh for nuclear projects
State-owned NTPC is exploring new nuclear power projects. Site selection studies have begun in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Odisha. This initiative is part of NTPC's extensive 30 GW nuclear energy plan. The company aims to contribute significantly to India's ambitious nuclear capacity target. Investments will be substantial, spanning multiple states. NTPC is diversifying its energy portfolio.
Coal India plans syngas projects near gas-based power, DRI and fertiliser units as gas supply tightens
In a strategic move to bolster energy security, Coal India is gearing up to establish new coal-to-syngas facilities strategically positioned at mine pitheads or close to industrial users. This initiative comes in light of recent global gas supply challenges, prompting the company to actively seek partnerships with developers and industrial off-takers for these innovative projects.
Reliance Power Ltd rises for third straight session
Reliance Power Ltd is quoting at Rs 27.42, up 1.07% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 38.51% in last one year as compared to a 3.98% jump in NIFTY and a 14.01% jump in the Nifty Energy index.
Five Stocks To Buy: IOC, Hitachi Energy, Bajaj Auto And More | May 21, 2026
Top picks include Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bank of India, power technology major Hitachi Energy India, heavy electrical equipment maker CG Power, and automotive giant Bajaj Auto.
RIL, NTPC, Adani and Lalitpur line up Rs 6.5 lakh cr for nuclear energy
Reliance Industries will invest Rs 2 lakh crore to develop 7,200 MW of nuclear capacity. Adani Power has outlined Rs 1.5 lakh crore for 6,000 MW projects, while state-run NTPC will invest Rs 1 lakh crore in building 7,200 MW capacity. Lalitpur Power Generation Company, part of the Bajaj Group, will invest Rs 2 lakh crore for 5,000 MW capacity, according to a Maharashtra government statement.
RIL, NTPC, Adani and Lalitpur line up Rs 6.5 lakh cr for nuclear energy
Reliance Industries will invest Rs 2 lakh crore to develop 7,200 MW of nuclear capacity. Adani Power has outlined Rs 1.5 lakh crore for 6,000 MW projects, while state-run NTPC will invest Rs 1 lakh crore in building 7,200 MW capacity. Lalitpur Power Generation Company, part of the Bajaj Group, will invest Rs 2 lakh crore for 5,000 MW capacity, according to a Maharashtra government statement.