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Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

JSW Energy to acquire Chhattisgarh-based thermal power plant operator Maruti Clean Coal & Power

JSW Energy said that it has signed a definitive agreement with Kolahai Infotech and SFI Parcel Services to acquire 100% equity shares of Maruti Clean Coal & Power (MCCPL).

Rane Steering Systems to acquire 26% stake in Hexa Energy BH Eleven

MTAR Tech share price falls 11% as US client faces project uncertainty

The sharp decline in MTAR Technologies shares today followed reports that Crusoe Energy Systems LLC has paused work on a project in Wyoming, for which Bloom Energy was contracted as fuel cell supplier

Wipro share buyback opens Thursday; stock hits 6-yr low, down 14% in 1 week

Wipro's near-term revenue trajectory remains challenged with Q1FY27 guidance of -2 per cent to 0 per cent CC QoQ, amid multiple headwinds, say analysts at Mirae Asset Sharekhan.

Sebi mulls easing executive remuneration disclosure norms for AMCs

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed easing executive remuneration disclosure requirements for asset management companies (AMCs) by replacing individual name-wise disclosures with consolidated disclosures, citing industry concerns over privacy and competitive disadvantages. "This would provide a holistic and structured view of senior management compensation, enabling unitholders to assess the overall quantum of remuneration at the senior management level, while aligning the level of disclosure with considerations of materiality and proportionality," Sebi said in its consultation paper. Currently, mutual fund AMCs are required to disclose on their websites the remuneration of chief executive officers (CEOs), chief investment officers (CIOs), chief operating officers (COOs), the top 10 highest-paid employees, and all employees earning at least Rs 1.02 crore annually or Rs 8.5 lakh per month if employed for part of the year. Sebinoted that while listed AMCs are already subject

Tata Mutual Fund Curbs Large Inflows Into Gold ETFs Amid Record Surge in Demand

Tata Mutual Fund offers investors two routes to gain exposure to gold ETFs.

Gold slumps most in two months as jobs fuel Fed rate-hike bets

Bullion declined as much as 3.4% as bond yields and the dollar climbed after the latest US data showed job growth topped all forecasts in May. The strength in the labour market keeps the door open for Fed officials to hike rates as Middle East tensions fuel higher energy prices.

INR appreciates under Rs 95 per dollar after RBI announces measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity

The Indian rupee appreciated 81 paise to close at 94.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday after the Reserve Bank announced measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity. The announcements in the RBI policy boosted investor sentiments after the apex bank asserted that the country's forex reserves provide a sufficient buffer against external shocks. The Reserve Bank on Friday expectedly kept interest rates unchanged for the second time in a row as it weighed the impact of rising energy prices and supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. The RBI kept its repo rate Steady at 5.25% amid uncertainty owing to US-Iran War. However, it expanded the Fully Accessible Route, or FAR, to include all new 15-year, 30-year and 40-year government security issuances. Due to this, the foreign investors will get wider access to longer-tenor Indian government bonds. This also opens up more room to invest in Indias bond market. The central bank has also ...

Jagran Prakashan Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Suven Life Sciences Ltd, Ravindra Energy Ltd, Sunflag Iron & Steel Company Ltd and Exicom Tele-Systems Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 05 June 2026.

Jain Irrigation, Ankur Scientific partner on agri waste-to-energy project in Maharashtra

Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd and Ankur Scientific are joining forces for a new project in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. This initiative will convert farm waste into thermal energy and biochar. Farmers will gain an extra income source from their crop residue. The plant will process nearly 50 tonnes of agricultural biomass daily.

INR regains momentum with all eyes on RBI monetary policy

The Indian rupee is regaining some momentum in opening trades on Friday as the global crude oil prices eased and market participants keenly awaited the RBI's MPC decision today. Heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying capped sharp gains in the local unit. INR opened at Rs 95.72 per dollar and hit a high of 95.63 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 against the US dollar. Local markets opened in the green with investors closely watching the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy announcement scheduled for today. The Indian benchmark indices are trading higher today, with the NIFTY 50 hovering around 23,442.30 (+0.11%) and the S&P BSE SENSEX trading at 74,556.68 (+0.26%).