In corporate news, Hindalco Industries reported an impressive 88% year-on-year increase in standalone Q4 profit, reaching ₹2,934 crore, along with a declared ₹5 dividend. The Competition Commission of India terminated a decade-long anti-competition investigation involving 12 Delhi hospitals, including Max Healthcare, Fortis Healthcare, and Apollo Hospitals.
On the global front, oil prices decreased while stock markets advanced, fueled by optimism regarding Middle East peace negotiations. However, tensions persisted between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s uranium stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit India soon amid ongoing trade dialogues, energy security discussions, and strategic uncertainties surrounding the Quad grouping.
RBI approves record ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend transfer to centre for FY26
The central board of the Reserve Bank of India on Friday authorized a landmark surplus transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the Centre for FY26 (2025-26), granting a substantial fiscal advantage to the government amid escalating expenditures and global economic uncertainty.
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Pharma, healthcare stocks drag markets amid volatility; Nifty and Sensex close week in green
Markets wrapped up the week on a positive note, with the Sensex gaining 232 points to 75,415 and the Nifty climbing 65 points to 23,719. The Nifty Bank index rose by 616 points, reaching 54,055, while the midcap index increased by 89 points to 61,389.
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Oil falls as market hopes for progress in Iran war talks
Oil prices decreased and stocks rose on Thursday as investors expressed optimism regarding potential advancements in peace talks concerning the Middle East conflict, even though the U.S. and Iran maintained conflicting views on Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Why Marco Rubio’s India visit could reset US-India relations after months of strain
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India at a pivotal moment in New Delhi-Washington relations, with trade discussions, energy security issues, and strategic uncertainties surrounding the Quad all converging ahead of his four-day trip.
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India battles power cuts as heatwave boosts electricity demand to record
Some regions in India are facing power cuts as soaring temperatures have driven electricity demand to a historic high exceeding 270 gigawatts, prompting government advisories for consumers to reduce usage.
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Today’s heat may be a warning; a potential ‘super’ El Nino could test economies next
Experts warn of a possibly powerful El Nino developing in the Pacific Ocean, raising alarms about extreme weather, weakened monsoons, floods, droughts, and unprecedented global heat in 2027.
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Hindalco standalone Q4 profit jumps 88%; announces ₹5 dividend
Hindalco Industries Limited, part of the Aditya Birla Group, reported a notable 88% increase in its standalone fourth-quarter earnings, with net profit rising to ₹2,934 crore from ₹1,561 crore in the same period last year.
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CCI Directs For Closure Of 10-Year Old Anti-Competition Proceedings Against 12 Delhi Hospitals
Prominent private hospitals in the national capital, including Max Healthcare Institute, Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, have been relieved as the Competition Commission of India concluded a decade-old dominance case against 12 Delhi-based super speciality hospitals.
India’s consumption boom turns premium; wellness, D2C and lifestyle lead the way
India’s consumption narrative is experiencing a significant transformation, with premium products, wellness initiatives, lifestyle spending, and experiential offerings emerging as key catalysts for growth, as highlighted in a report by Kotak Mutual Fund.
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Three companies saw deals worth nearly ₹2,000 crore in block deal window; Details here
On Friday, May 22, three companies—Paytm Ltd., JSW Cement Ltd., and Pine Labs Ltd.—experienced block deals totaling nearly ₹1,800 crore in the pre-open block window.
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