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Mumbai. Saturday, 23 May 2026 If you actively trade or invest in the Indian financial markets, a critical calendar adjustment requires your immediate attention. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have finalized their official commercial schedules for the upcoming festival of Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) 2026. However, …

New Delhi. Saturday, 23 May 2026 The global race for green energy dominance just took a sharp legal turn in Geneva. On May 22, 2026, India exercised its strategic right at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to block China’s first request to establish a dispute settlement panel. The battle centers …

Mumbai. Friday, 22 May 2026 A highly sophisticated, AI-generated fake video has been circulating across social media platforms, targeting unsuspecting internet users. The video falsely depicts India’s Union Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, endorsing a lucrative investment platform that promises staggering weekly returns. The advertisement claims that by investing a …

Mumbai. Friday, 22 May 2026 The battle between aggressive debt collection and borrower dignity has reached a decisive turning point. In a definitive move to dismantle predatory collection ecosystems, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a comprehensive draft framework targeting the strong-arm tactics used by banks and Non-Banking …

Mumbai. Friday, 22 May 2026 India’s digital payments landscape has been a masterclass in global financial innovation. From street vendors accepting micro-payments to seamless peer-to-peer transfers, mobile wallets and prepaid cards have become a vital part of daily life. However, a wave of caution is sweeping through the fintech ecosystem. …

Mumbai. Friday, 22 May 2026 The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) registered an exceptionally strong trading performance during the weekly review period of May 15 to May 21. India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange reported a massive total turnover of ₹26,60,263.51 crore, highlighting robust investor participation and high market liquidity …

New Delhi. Friday, 22 May 2026 India’s quick commerce sector is about to witness its biggest public market showdown yet. Quick commerce pioneer Zepto is racing ahead to launch a massive ₹11,000 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) targeted for completion before July 31. Having secured approval from the Securities and …

Mumbai. Friday, 22 May 2026 The Government of India has officially initiated its disinvestment plan for the Central Bank of India (NSE: CENTRALBK), launching an Offer for Sale (OFS) to offload up to an 8% stake. The strategic move is designed to comply with the Securities and Exchange Board of …

Mumbai. Friday, 22 May 2026 Billionaire businessman Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources is executing one of its largest financial overhauls to date. The London-headquartered parent holding company is consolidating and refinancing its entire holding-level debt of nearly $5.5 billion (approximately ₹45,000 crore). The underlying strategy is clear: resolve structural liquidity pressures …

Mumbai. Thursday, 21 May 2026 The headline flashing across financial news terminals looks staggering: ITC net profit plunges 74% year-on-year. For any average retail investor, a drop of that magnitude looks like an immediate reason to hit the panic button. However, the Indian stock market barely blinked, with ITC shares …