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BSE Ltd is likely to enter the Nifty 50 index in the September 2026 rebalancing, potentially replacing Wipro. Analysts estimate the move could trigger one-way passive inflows of nearly $639 million into BSE shares, reflecting the stock’s strong rally and rising market presence.

SEBI has eased onboarding norms for foreign portfolio investors after new tax rules created registration hurdles. It aims to simplify PAN approvals and prevent challenges in overseas investment flows.

Steel Authority of India Limited reported a 46.7% rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to ₹1,835 crore, while revenue increased 5.1% and EBITDA margin expanded to 14.3%.

Hindustan Copper posted Q4FY26 net profit of ₹444.27 crore, up 137.3% YoY, while revenue surged 58% to ₹1,156 crore. PBT jumped 129.1% to ₹592.21 crore; EPS rose to ₹4.59. Final dividend of ₹1.86/share recommended.

SEBI has relaxed borrowing rules for highly leveraged InvITs, allowing additional debt for capital expenditure, road maintenance and refinancing while also clarifying post-project SPV treatment norms.

ITC Hotels reported a strong Q4FY26 performance with profit increasing 23% to ₹317 crore on higher revenues and operational improvement.

Ambuja Cements submitted a ₹580 crore bid for bankrupt Jaypee Cement, the only offer on the table. Lenders are pushing for more as the bid falls below the ₹880 crore liquidation value.

The Indian government has approved the listing of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited through an IPO, allowing Coal India to dilute up to 25% stake via offer for sale and fresh equity issuance. Read ahead to know more.

Brent crude rose above $110 on 18 May as drone strikes on a UAE nuclear plant and fresh Iran war threats from President Trump deepened fears of wider regional escalation.

India has restricted silver imports after record inflows in FY26, raising concerns over tighter supply and higher domestic premiums. Find out how the move could impact silver prices.

Muthoot FinCorp's board has approved a fresh equity issue of up to ₹4,000 crore, with expected 10% stake dilution. The gold loan NBFC is raising capital purely for growth, with no investor exit on the table. Read ahead to know more.

Paramotor Digital Technology has confidentially filed IPO papers with SEBI under the pre-filing route. The fintech firm operates across spend management, digital rewards, gifting and enterprise software services.

Vodafone Idea posted a ₹51,970 crore profit in Q4FY26 after a one-time AGR-related gain boosted earnings. Revenue and EBITDA also improved. Read more about subscriber additions, debt worries, and the company’s fundraising plans.

The Indian stock market indices opened lower on Monday after the weekend break. Most indices were in the red at the opening bell, with Nifty 50 and Sensex declining over 1% each.

Godrej Industries reported strong Q4 FY26 earnings growth. The consolidated net profit of the company surged by 143% year-on-year to ₹444 crore. Moreover, the revenue climbed 33% and EPS more than doubled during the quarter.

Sensex fell 161 points and Nifty slipped 46 points. Vodafone Idea posted ₹51,970 crore profit, Tata Steel earned ₹2,965 crore, SAIL profit rose 46.7%, while Godrej Industries profit jumped 142.6% in Q4FY26.

Sensex fell 160 points to close at 75,237, while the Nifty slipped 46 points to 23,643 on 15 May 2026 as banking, metal and realty stocks dragged markets lower. GIFT Nifty at 23,769 indicates a mildly positive start for Monday’s trade.

Samsung shares plunged amid labour strike fears, raising concerns over global chip supplies and impacts on Indian technology sectors.

Indian companies across the auto, IT, textiles, and staffing sectors are ramping up share buybacks in May. At the same time, SEBI is proposing major rule changes to make buybacks faster and simpler.

Both the Sensex and Nifty 50 fell during Friday’s trade to close lower as high crude prices and weakening of the rupee against the dollar took a toll on investors’ sentiments.

The National Stock Exchange will begin trading in Electronic Gold Receipts from Monday, May 18, marking a significant step in how investors can participate in the gold market in India. Read ahead to know more.

Housing and Urban Development Corporation reported a massive jump of 172% year-on-year in net profit. The company's net profit increased to ₹1,981 crore in Jan to Mar quarter. The growth in the net profit was aided by strong interest income growth and a deferred tax gain. The company also recommended a final dividend of ₹1.5 per equity share for shareholders.

Data Patterns (India) Limited shares fell over 11% in early trade after Q4 revenue declined 13% YoY to ₹345 crore, despite reporting higher profit, EBITDA growth, and a record order pipeline exceeding ₹2,000 crore.

Mutual funds sharply raised stakes in Adani Power, Green and Energy Solutions amid rising electricity demand and infrastructure expansion. Institutional confidence in the sector continues to strengthen. Read more.

MCX will launch Silver 100-gram futures contracts from June 1, 2026, offering smaller-sized bullion derivatives contracts amid rising precious metal volatility and tighter government controls on imports.

Adani Group stocks remained in focus after reports suggested US authorities may reconsider the fraud case involving Gautam Adani. Shares opened higher but later turned volatile as investors awaited official confirmation from US agencies.

The Centre has hiked retail petrol and diesel prices by up to ₹3 per litre, the first such revision in four years. Shares of oil marketing companies HPCL, BPCL, and IOC dipped up to 3% as the hike came in below market expectations. Read ahead to know more.

Bank of Baroda has invited bids worth ₹2,776 crore for a portfolio of 41 stressed loan accounts, including nine that have been declared fraud, as the state-owned lender looks to clean up its books. Read ahead to know more.

The Centre has capped duty-free gold imports at 100 kg per licence and tightened compliance norms for jewellery exporters to curb misuse, reduce imports and strengthen monitoring under the advance authorisation scheme.

Goldman Sachs sold 26.75 lakh Jio Financial shares worth ₹62 crore to Morgan Stanley as the company posted mixed Q4FY26 results. Read more about earnings, revenue growth, and stock performance.