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Your Swiggy & Zomato Orders May Soon Get Costlier As Fuel Prices Rise Across India
Online food delivery may soon become more expensive for customers using apps like Swiggy and Zomato. Rising fuel prices across India are increasing delivery costs for restaurants and delivery partners, which could eventually lead to higher delivery charges and food prices for consumers.
IOC Shares Jump 3% After Strong EBITDA, But Motilal Oswal Keeps ‘Neutral’ View
Shares of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) witnessed a strong move in the stock market, rising around 3% after the company reported a sharp improvement in its EBITDA performance. The rally came as investors reacted positively to the company’s better-than-expected operating numbers.
Sensex Falls 111 Points, Nifty Ends at 23,618; Rupee Hits Record Low as IT Stocks Support Market
The Indian stock market witnessed a volatile trading session on Tuesday. Both Sensex and Nifty attempted to recover during the day, but selling pressure pulled the indices lower by the close. The Sensex ended 111 points down, while the Nifty settled at 23,618.
Bank of India Raises FD Interest Rates on Medium & Long-Term Deposits from May 18
State-owned lender Bank of India has announced an increase in interest rates on select medium and long-term fixed deposits (FDs) for deposits below ₹3 crore. The revised rates came into effect from May 18, 2026, offering better returns to depositors amid rising competition for savings.
Markets Recover After Massive Crash! Sensex Rebounds 1,100 Points From Day’s Low
Indian stock markets witnessed extreme volatility today as the Sensex and Nifty initially crashed sharply due to rising oil prices, weak rupee, global bond yield pressure, and Middle East tensions. During intraday trade, nearly ₹7 lakh crore of investor wealth was wiped out from the market.
Bharti Airtel Becomes India’s 2nd Most Valuable Company, Surpasses HDFC Bank
Bharti Airtel has overtaken HDFC Bank to become the second most valuable listed company in India by market capitalization. Strong investor confidence, rising telecom revenues, and continued growth in data consumption helped Airtel achieve this milestone.
Government Revives IDBI Bank Privatization Plan — Big Changes Being Considered To Attract Buyers
The Indian government is once again exploring ways to revive the long-delayed privatization of IDBI Bank after the earlier bidding process failed to meet valuation expectations. Officials are now considering major changes to make the deal more attractive for investors.
Government Pushes Cost-Cutting! SBI, LIC & PSU Banks Told To Reduce Expenses And Shift To EVs
India’s Finance Ministry has directed state-run banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions to implement strict cost-cutting measures amid rising global economic uncertainties. Major institutions like State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India and Bank of Baroda are expected...
US-China Trade Tensions Ease? China Agrees To Boost American Farm Imports After Trump-Xi Summit
China has agreed to increase imports of American agricultural products such as soybeans, beef, poultry, and wheat following a high-level summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The move is being seen as a major step toward easing trade tensions between the world’s...
India Becomes KitKat’s Biggest Market in the World — Nestlé Scores Sweet Victory
India has officially become the largest market globally for KitKat, marking a major milestone for Nestlé and its iconic chocolate brand KitKat. Strong consumer demand, aggressive marketing, product innovation, and deeper distribution helped India overtake major markets like Japan, Brazil, and Europe...
Global Markets Under Pressure! Stocks Fall While Oil Prices Surge After Trump’s Warning To Iran
Global stock markets witnessed heavy selling pressure after former US President Donald Trump warned Iran that “the clock is ticking,” raising fears of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors rushed toward safer assets while oil prices surged sharply amid concerns over supply d...
HDFC AMC Shares Fall After Cybersecurity Incident — Investors Worried Over IT System Breach
Shares of HDFC Asset Management Company fell nearly 3% after the company disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving parts of its IT infrastructure. The company said it received communication from an anonymous source claiming unauthorized access to certain systems.
HAL Shares Crash 11% in 3 Days! Weak Q4 Margins Trigger Heavy Selling Despite Profit Growth
Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited witnessed sharp selling pressure as the stock fell nearly 11% in the last three trading sessions. The decline came after investors reacted negatively to the company’s Q4 FY26 results and weaker-than-expected operating margins.
Maruti Suzuki Expands Big! Commercial Production Starts at Second Kharkhoda Plant
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki has officially started commercial production at its second plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana. This expansion is a major step in boosting the company’s manufacturing capacity amid rising demand for passenger vehicles in India.
Rupee Hits All-Time Low! INR Falls to 96.18 Against Dollar as Oil Prices & Bond Yields Surge
The Indian Rupee crashed to a record low of 96.18 against the US Dollar, creating fresh concerns for the Indian economy and stock market. Rising crude oil prices, global bond yield spikes, and increasing geopolitical tensions triggered heavy pressure on the rupee.
Stock Market Bloodbath: Sensex Crashes Over 1,000 Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,350 Amid Global Tensions & Rising Oil Prices
Indian stock markets witnessed a massive sell-off today as the Sensex plunged over 1,000 points while the Nifty slipped below the 23,350 mark. Rising global tensions, soaring crude oil prices, record-high bond yields, and a weak Indian rupee created panic among investors.
Government Changes Fuel Export Tax! Petrol Levy Increased, Diesel & ATF Duty Reduced
The Indian government has revised export levies on petroleum products by increasing the export tax on petrol while reducing duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The move comes amid rising global crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and concerns over domestic fuel...
AI Boom Sparks Massive Tensions at Samsung! 45,000 Workers May Go on Strike
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is facing one of the biggest labour crises in its history as more than 45,000 workers prepare for a possible large-scale strike amid the global AI boom. The growing conflict has created deep divisions inside the company over bonuses, salaries, and profit s...