Indian equities concluded their longest weekly winning stretch of 2026, with the Sensex and Nifty recording a third consecutive week of gains, despite retracting a significant portion of their intraday climb on Friday. Domestic institutional investors continued to provide robust support, while foreign investors resumed their net buying after a short hiatus. Internationally, easing energy supply concerns pushed Brent crude prices below $73 a barrel, and South Korean semiconductor manufacturer SK Hynix surged after announcing plans for a US ADR listing, maintaining the focus on AI trades.
Sensex closes higher but retreats from intraday peak: Reasons for today’s market slowdown
The equity markets extended their winning streak to three consecutive weeks, marking the longest weekly performance of 2026. The benchmark indices noted modest gains, with both the Sensex and Nifty up by 0.3% each. The Nifty Bank outperformed the broader market, rising nearly 1% due to strong banking stocks.
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Domestic investors persist in acquiring Indian stocks as foreign investors resume buying on June 25
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to be a significant support for Indian equities on Thursday, emerging as net buyers for the fourth consecutive session, while foreign institutional investors (FIIs) returned to net buying after being sellers just a day before.
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SK Hynix shares fluctuate as US listing announcement boosts stock by 12%
Shares of South Korean chip producer SK Hynix Inc. jumped another 12% on Thursday, June 25, following its announcement of plans to list shares in the US markets through American Depository Receipts (ADRs).
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Major investment commitments in India
Aside from the day’s market movements, India stood prominently on the global investors’ radar. Amazon announced that a significant share of its additional $13 billion commitment to the country would be directed towards AWS, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. In another noteworthy development, New Delhi is poised to approve a $370 million investment proposal from Geely-backed Horse Powertrain, signaling one of the largest manufacturing investments by a Chinese-affiliated company in India in recent times.
Exclusive: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy confirms additional $13 billion India investment prioritizing AWS and AI
Amazon’s additional $13 billion investment in India will largely focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS), cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence (AI), Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy shared in an exclusive interview with CNBC-TV18’s Shereen Bhan.
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India ready to approve Geely-supported investment as China relations improve
India is set to endorse a roughly $370 million investment from Horse Powertrain Ltd., a hybrid-engine venture supported by China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., marking one of the largest manufacturing investments from a Chinese-linked firm in recent years.
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From trade disputes to Tata Sons and Neymar’s return
The broader news cycle provided ample developments to keep an eye on. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that tariff rates might revert to earlier levels following Section 301 reviews, while discussions regarding a potential Tata Sons listing remain contingent on RBI’s interpretation of public funds. Additionally, Venezuela dealt with the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake, and in sports, Neymar’s emotional return to Brazil’s national team following a protracted injury layoff made headlines.
US to revert tariffs to ‘exactly where they were’ after Section 301 reviews: Bessent to CNBC
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that tariff rates could revert to previous levels if ongoing Section 301 investigations conclude favorably, indicating that the Trump administration aims to preserve much of its tariff framework even after moving away from emergency powers.
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Tata Sons listing still dependent on RBI’s interpretation of public funds: Abizer Diwanji
The Reserve Bank of India’s recent decision to simplify the framework for identifying upper-layer NBFCs is anticipated to enhance regulatory clarity, as per Abizer Diwanji, Founder of NeoStrat Advisors LLP. However, he believes that these changes do not resolve the ongoing question regarding whether Tata Sons will eventually need to list.
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Venezuela earthquake: 32 fatalities and 700 injuries; Donald Trump states ‘US ready to assist’
On Wednesday, Caracas, Venezuela, experienced a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2. The Latin American nation reported at least 32 deaths and 700 injuries following consecutive earthquakes that shook the region.
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Should your passport be considered proof of citizenship? MEA clarifies its significance
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport should be considered a travel document rather than definitive proof of citizenship. This clarification arises amid ongoing discussions concerning the use of passports for establishing citizenship and eligibility for public services.
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Neymar emotional in dressing room after heartfelt return to Brazil’s national team
The 34-year-old last played for Brazil in 2023. He endured a serious knee injury in October of that year and has been trying to regain his form since. Initially, he was uncertain about being part of Brazil’s World Cup squad.
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LPG supply for industries returns to normal after prolonged crisis measures
In a significant reprieve for industrial and commercial LPG users, the government has lifted all sectoral restrictions on the supply of Non-Domestic Packed LPG (NDPL) and restored supplies to pre-crisis levels seen before the West Asia situation.
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