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Raw nerve: Drugs may get costlier as prices of ingredients surge 30%
India's medicine prices are poised for a sharp increase due to a 30% surge in raw material costs, driven by container ship scarcity following the Iran war. This scarcity is hindering the movement of crucial ingredients from China, impacting local manufacturing and potentially forcing producers to pass on higher expenses to consumers.
Emmanuel Macron Says France, Allies Preparing 'Defensive' Mission To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz
Speaking from Cyprus, Emmanuel Macron said the mission would escort container ships and tankers to gradually restore maritime traffic through the crucial Gulf waterway.
IRFC, REC and 3 other PSU stocks hit 52-week lows, slip up to 17% in a month
Sensex dropped over 1,100 points, dragging five BSE PSU stocks to new 52-week lows. Stocks including Ircon, IRFC, REC, Rail Vikas Nigam, and Container Corp declined 12–17% in a month amid broader market weakness.
Stock market today: From Swiggy, IRFC to RVNL— More than 700 stocks hit 52-week lows on BSE amid stock market crash
As many as 719 stocks, including Swiggy, SBI Cards and Payment Services, IRFC, RVNL, REC, Concor, DLF, Naukri, Page Industries, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care, and Shree Cement, hit their 52-week lows in intraday trade on the BSE.
Emergency Conflict Surcharge ups shipping costs for traders
Shipping costs are increasing as carriers implement an Emergency Conflict Surcharge. This charge applies to cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East. One major shipping company is adding between $2,000 and $4,000 per container. More operators are expected to follow suit. This impacts India's imports of crude oil and fertilizers. Traders anticipate further cost hikes.
Cochin Shipyard secures $360 mn deal from French firm for first India-made LNG container ships
The six-vessel order, CMA CGM’s first with an Indian shipyard, marks a milestone for “Made in India” shipping and opens doors for ports, logistics, and larger vessels in India.
Buy Container Corporation; target of Rs 600: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Container Corporation has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 600 in its research report dated May 06, 2026.
Stocks to Watch Today: Bharat Electronics, Trident, JSW Energy, Pine Labs, Awfis Space, Hitachi Energy, CONCOR, Suprajit Engineering in focus on 26 May
Stocks to Watch, 26 May: Stocks like Container Corporation of India, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, Pine Labs, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Awfis Space Solutions, Hitachi Energy India, Suprajit Engineering, Rail Vikas Nigam, Bharat Electronics, One 97 Communications Paytm, and JSW Energy will be in focus on May 26.
JSW Infrastructure gains 5% after winning key Kolkata port container terminal project
JSW Infrastructure shares were trading at Rs 281 on the NSE, up 4.67 percent.
RVNL, Concor stocks tumble up to 6%, emerge as top BSE Midcap losers after weak Q4 earnings
The sharp decline in the share prices of Concor and RVNL came after both companies reported lower profitability and weaker operating performance for the quarter ended March 2026.
CONCOR: Subdued Q4; management optimistic about recovery ahead
Near-term headwinds persist, but DFC connectivity, domestic logistics expansion, and improving volumes support recovery visibility
Stocks to Watch Today: TCS, IC Electricals, Anand Rathi Wealth, Dixon Tech, Vikram Solar, Havells, Pace Digitek, Power Grid in focus on 10 July
Stocks to Watch, 10 July: Stocks like Tata Consultancy Services, Anand Rathi Wealth, Muthoot Microfin, Dixon Technologies, Vikram Solar, Power Grid Corporation of India, Havells India, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Container Corporation of India, GAIL India, Pace Digitek, Unichem Laboratories, Sunteck Realty, and IC Electricals Company will be in focus on July 10.