Mumbai, June 20: Indian equity markets ended the week on a strong note, with Sensex and Nifty rising nearly 1.7%, supported by improved global sentiment amid hopes of easing tensions between the US and Iran. Investor confidence strengthened as expectations of geopolitical stability helped boost risk appetite across global markets. The possibility of lower crude oil prices also supported Indian equities, given India’s reliance on oil…
FII Flows Show Improvement, Indicating Better Overseas Investor Sentiment
Mumbai, June 20: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have shown a clear improvement in sentiment toward Indian equities, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s financial markets and broader economic outlook. Recent market activity indicates that sustained foreign selling pressure has eased significantly, with FIIs turning intermittent net buyers in select trading sessions. This shift marks a notable change from earlier trends of consistent outflows and suggests…
Reliance Industries Unveils Five-Pillar Growth Strategy to Drive Next Phase of Expansion
Mumbai, June 20: At the company’s latest Annual General Meeting, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a comprehensive five-part roadmap aimed at accelerating the group’s growth across technology, energy, and consumer sectors. Describing the next phase as a “transformational growth era,” Ambani outlined strategic initiatives designed to strengthen Reliance’s position as a diversified global enterprise. Key elements of the five-pillar roadmap 1. Artificial…
NMDC Senior Management Reviews Digitalisation, Capacity Expansion and Sustainable Mining Initiatives at Donimalai Complex in Karnataka
Hyderabad, June 20: During a recent visit to the Donimalai Complex, NMDC’s senior management reviewed a series of strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, promoting responsible mining practices and improving the quality of life of employees and surrounding communities. The visit provided an opportunity to assess the progress of key projects that are helping transform Donimalai into a future-ready mining complex while reinforcing NMDC’s…
India Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Resorcinol Imports from China and Japan
June 20: India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Resorcinol, a key chemical used in tyre and rubber manufacturing, from China and Japan over allegations of dumping and unfair pricing practices. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce, has launched the probe following a complaint filed by Atul Limited, which alleged that a surge in low-priced imports is…
Empowered MSMEs Can Accelerate Innovation, Exports, and Economic Transformation
June 20: The Minister has called for stronger empowerment of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), stating that the sector must play a central role in driving innovation, expanding exports, and strengthening overall economic growth. Highlighting the importance of MSMEs in India’s economic structure, the Minister noted that the sector is a major contributor to employment generation, manufacturing activity, and entrepreneurial development. Strengthening MSMEs, he…
Northeast India Strengthens Links to Regional Markets and New Opportunities
June 20: Northeast India is steadily emerging as a key gateway for economic growth, connectivity, and regional engagement, driven by expanding infrastructure, enhanced trade linkages, and stronger cross-border cooperation. Strategically located at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia, the region is witnessing growing momentum as investments in transport, logistics, and digital infrastructure improve connectivity and unlock new opportunities for businesses and communities. These developments…
Global Oil Markets Watch as 80 Million Barrels Prepare to Move Through Hormuz
June 20: The gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to release nearly 80 million barrels of crude oil into global markets, as dozens of oil tankers prepare to transit one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes. According to industry shipping data, approximately 40 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) loaded with crude oil are positioned to move through the strait, carrying…
GM Modular Launches Father’s Day Ad Film Celebrating Legacy and Generational Values
Mumbai, June 20: GM Modular, one of India’s leading electrical and smart home solutions brands, has unveiled a new Father’s Day ad film that shines a light on an often-overlooked aspect of family life and family-run businesses: the values that are passed from one generation to the next. The ad film moves beyond conventional product-led communication to explore the idea of legacy, focusing on how…
Colloquial and HDFC Mutual Fund turn the camera around on Fathers with ‘Fathers In Focus’
Mumbai, June 20: Creative agency Colloquial, in partnership with HDFC Mutual Fund, has launched Fathers In Focus, a Father’s Day campaign that helps people use artificial intelligence to add their fathers back into old family photographs. Fathers are the most consistently present people in our lives. And the most consistently invisible. They don’t announce what they do. They don’t ask to be noticed. They…