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Indian Equities End Flat on Wednesday as Profit Booking Erases Early Gains

Indian benchmark indices closed largely unchanged on Thursday after surrendering most of their early advances, as profit booking at higher levels capped gains despite positive opening momentum.The BSE Sensex fell 135.03 points, or 0.2%, to close at 75,183.36, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to settle at 23,654.70.Markets opened sharply higher and extended gains in early trade, supported by heavyweight stocks. However, sentiment turned cautious through the session amid persistent foreign fund outflows and continued weakness in the Indian rupee.In economic data news, the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index eased to 58.1 in May from 58.2 in April, reflecting a moderation in growth across manufacturing and services activity.In corporate developments, JSW Cement (NSE:JSWCEMENT, BOM:544480) surged nearly 6% after fiscal fourth-quarter consolidated profit climbed to 3.71 billion rupees from 342.2 million rupees a year earlier.Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (NSE:ADANIPORTS, BOM:532921) gained over 1% after agreeing to acquire Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries for 15 billion rupees as part of the resolution process for Jaiprakash Associates (NSE:JPASSOCIAT, BOM:532532).

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International

India's Private Sector Growth Slips in May

India's private sector growth lost its momentum slightly in May on weaker increases in total new orders, international sales, employment, and business activity.The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, which comprises indices for the manufacturing and service sectors, slipped to 58.1 in May from 58.2 in the preceding month, according to HSBC Flash PMI data released on Thursday.The seasonally adjusted index, which tracks month-on-month output across manufacturing and services, remained comfortably above the 50.0 threshold, indicating expansion."After retreating in April, input price inflation ticked higher, but firms limited the pass-through of additional cost burdens to clients by lifting output charges to a lesser extent," S&P said, adding that service providers outperformed manufacturers and experienced softer inflationary pressures.As per the data, the pace of expansion by manufacturers was the second-weakest in close to four years, weighed down by competitive pressures, challenging demand conditions, disruptions to travel, and the ongoing war in the Middle East.Cost pressures intensified, with input prices rising at the sharpest rate since July 2022.Growth in export orders saw the weakest growth in 19 months in May.The HSBC Flash India Manufacturing PMI was down to 54.3 in May from 54.7 in April, its second weakest improvement in the health of the sector in close to four years.The HSBC Flash India Services PMI Business Activity Index also rose marginally to 58.9 in May compared with 58.8 in April.

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Indian Equities Edge Higher on Wednesday Amid Oil, Currency Concerns

Indian benchmark indices closed modestly higher on Wednesday, although markets remained range-bound for a fourth consecutive session as elevated crude oil prices and currency weakness continued to limit investor appetite.The BSE Sensex gained 117.54 points, or 0.2%, to close at 75,318.39, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 41.00 points, or also 0.2%, to settle at 23,659.00.Investor sentiment stayed cautious amid a lack of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations, which kept concerns over global oil supply and energy prices in focus. The continued weakness in the Indian rupee also added to market uncertainty.In corporate developments, Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM, BOM:500483) surged 8% after appointing Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as managing director and chief executive officer, effective Wednesday.JSW Energy (NSE:JSWENERGY, BOM:533148) rose nearly 1% after reporting increase in fiscal fourth-quarter consolidated profit to 22.4 billion rupees from 19.5 billion rupees a year earlier. Revenue from operations increased to 189.0 billion rupees from 117.5 billion rupees.

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International

Fitch Sees Manageable Risk in APAC Insurer Private Credit Exposure

Fitch Ratings says private credit exposure among major rated Asia-Pacific insurers remains broadly contained, with allocations still below 5% of total assets or around 10% of equity capital, including contractual service margin, in 2025.While positions have climbed over the past two to three years, Fitch said the shift has not materially altered overall portfolio risk profiles.The agency noted insurers are relying on tighter safeguards, including diversification across managers, borrowers, sectors and regions, alongside conservative sector choices and limits on leverage. Portfolios are mainly focused on senior secured and asset-backed loans, with regular checks on valuations, credit changes and recoveries due to the illiquid nature of the asset class.Fitch added that regulatory reforms and accounting changes, including risk-based capital frameworks and IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, have supported the allocation trend by improving capital efficiency.

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Market Chatter: India Poised to Send Oil Tankers to Secure Energy Supply Through Hormuz

India is said to be getting ready to send ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up energy suppliers in the Middle East, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday quoting sources.This will be the first time the Asian nation has done so since the start of the Iranian crisis, the report said.The sources said plans for the shipments are ready, and ships will begin trying to cross the strait as soon as the government approves. The volumes involved or the timing of the shipments were not disclosed.State-owned Shipping Corp. of India (NSE:SCI, BOM:523598) is prepared to return to the Persian Gulf after receiving approval from the Indian Navy and receiving business from oil refiners, the report said.The report further added that it was not clear if India had a go-ahead for the shipments from Iran or the U.S., which are separately blockading the strait and surrounding waters amid the war.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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International

Market Chatter: Indian Airlines Seek Delay in Aviation Fuel Price Hike

Major Indian airlines have asked state-run oil refiners to halt jet fuel price increases for domestic flights until the Middle East conflict eases, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The proposal was floated by domestic airlines, including Air India, IndiGo (NSE:INDIGO, BOM:539448), and SpiceJet (BOM:500285), the report said.They reportedly warned the government that raising fuel prices could lead to flight suspensions and broader business disruptions.State-owned refiners, including Indian Oil Corporation (NSE:IOC, BOM:530965), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (NSE:HINDPETRO, BOM:500104), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (NSE:BPCL, BOM:500547) are currently considering the proposal, according to the report.India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has joined the discussions and may intervene directly, as it did in Aprl and May, the report added.Aviation fuel in India is deregulated and is fixed by the country's main oil marketing companies, which revise the prices each month.However, in April, to lessen the impact of the surge in global oil prices, the Indian government capped the most recent jet fuel price hike to 25% and asked the oil companies to keep them constant in May, Bloomberg added.A decision on the airlines' proposal is expected before June 1, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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International

Market Chatter: India Mulls $1 Billion Incentives to Boost Adoption of Electric Trucks, Buses Amid Soaring Fuel Prices

India is evaluating incentives worth over $1 billion to incentivize the adoption of electric buses and trucks by the private sector, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The schemes targeted at the privately-owned commercial vehicle fleets will be rolled out over the next 10 years, with a large focus on inter-city bus operators, the report said.Industry stakeholders are expected to have meetings with the Prime Minister's Office this month to work on the proposals. The sources cited in the report said the final budget allocation, vehicles eligible for incentives, and subsidy structure are still being worked out.India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil needs, making it vulnerable to recent geopolitical tensions, Bloomberg said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Indian Equities End Lower on Tuesday as Global Uncertainty Weigh on Sentiment

Indian benchmark indices closed in the negative territory on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious amid mixed global cues and renewed uncertainty around geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.The BSE Sensex fell 114.19 points, or 0.2%, to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 31.95 points, or 0.1%, to settle at 23,618.00.Market sentiment remained subdued as concerns over the U.S.-Iran conflict, elevated crude oil prices, and persistent weakness in the Indian rupee continued to pressure risk appetite.In earnings news, RITES (NSE:RITES, BOM:541556) slipped over 1% after reporting a marginal decline in fiscal fourth-quarter consolidated profit to 1.30 billion rupees from 1.33 billion rupees a year earlier.Eureka Forbes (NSE:EUREKAFORB, BOM:543482) also declined over 1% despite posting a higher quarterly profit of 510.3 million rupees compared to 495 million rupees last year.In other corporate developments, Bharat Forge (NSE:BHARATFORG, BOM:500493) ended lower by around 2% after its aerospace division signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish a marine gas turbine repair, overhaul, and development facility in Visakhapatnam.

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International

Market Chatter: India Mulls Raising Import Duty on Vegetable Oils

India is said to be looking at raising import duties on vegetable oils at the request of the domestic players, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday, citing sources.India is a major importer of vegetable oil, as it imports about 60% of its edible oil needs, the report said.The government is now evaluating whether higher taxes would help local farmers to get higher prices for their crops, said the sources cited in the report, adding that no decision on the matter has been taken yet.The discussion comes amid a series of measures being taken by the Indian government to restrict foreign exchange outflows to protect the weakening rupee and forex reserves.Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently requested citizens to restrict their purchase of imported goods such as vegetable oils, fertilizers, gold, and crude oil, to conserve foreign exchange.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Indian Equities End Marginally Higher on Monday as Tech Buying Pares Early Losses

Indian benchmark indices closed slightly higher on Monday after a late-session recovery led by strong gains in technology stocks.The BSE Sensex rose 77.05 points, or 0.1%, to close at 75,315.04, while the NSE Nifty 50 added 6.45 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 23,649.95.Market sentiment remained cautious as the Indian rupee weakened to another record low of 96.39 against the U.S. dollar. Elevated crude oil prices and continuing uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict also kept investors on edge.In corporate developments, JSW Energy (NSE:JSWENERGY, BOM:533148) gained nearly 3% after the company sold 25 million shares of JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL, BOM:500228) for 31.5 billion rupees through a bulk deal on the National Stock Exchange.Zydus Wellness (NSE:ZYDUSWELL, BOM:531335) fell over 1% after fiscal fourth-quarter consolidated net profit declined to 1.62 billion rupees from 1.72 billion rupees a year earlier. Earnings per share slipped to 5.09 rupees, while revenue from operations increased to 14.8 billion rupees from 9.13 billion rupees.

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Asia

India Tightens Silver Import Rules to Ease Pressure on Forex Reserves

India on Saturday tightened restrictions on imports of most silver products as the government seeks to curb its import bill and support the weakening rupee.Under a May 16 notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, several silver product categories were shifted from the "free" to the "restricted" import category.Imports of silver bars containing 99.9% or more silver by weight, along with other categories of silver bars, will be subject to regulations set by the Reserve Bank of India.The Indian government has been urging citizens to cut down on the purchase of precious metals such as gold and silver, which are mainly imported into the country. This is aimed at easing the pressure on foreign exchange reserves amid surging oil prices due to the Middle East crisis.

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India Raises Export Duty on Petrol; Cuts Duties on Diesel, Aviation Fuel

India raised its export duty on petrol and reduced the duties on diesel and aviation ​fuel, according to an official government notification on Friday.The Government of India implemented a Special Additional Excise Duty of 3 Indian rupees per liter on the export of petrol, following the recent increase in retail fuel prices.The duty on diesel has been cut to 16.5 rupees per ⁠liter, while export duties on aviation fuel have been cut to 16 rupees per liter.Despite these changes for exported fuels, the excise duty rates for petrol and diesel meant for domestic consumption remain unchanged.Recently, Indian oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by about 3 Indian rupees per liter, amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and volatility in the global crude oil markets.

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Indian Equities End Lower on Wednesday as Profit Booking, Weak Rupee Weigh on Sentiment

Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Friday, ending a two-day winning streak, as profit booking intensified amid weak global cues, higher crude oil prices, and continued pressure on the rupee.The BSE Sensex fell 160.73 points, or 0.2%, to close at 75,237.99, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 46.10 points, or 0.2%, to settle at 23,643.50.Market sentiment stayed subdued as investors tracked a sharp rise in crude oil prices and the rupee's slide to a fresh record low of over 96 rupees against the U.S. dollar. Persistent foreign outflows added to pressure on the domestic currency.In corporate developments, Indobell Insulations (BOM:544334) secured a 13.9 million rupee domestic contract from Bharat Heavy Electricals (NSE:BHEL, BOM:500103) for thermal insulation work, scheduled for completion by July 2027.Lupin (NSE:LUPIN, BOM:500257) announced the launch of Atharv Ability in New Delhi, a neuro-rehabilitation center focused on multidisciplinary treatment for neurological disorders, as per a stock exchange filing.Separately, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a civil case, agreeing to pay civil penalties of $6 million and $12 million, respectively, without admitting or denying the allegations.

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International

Fitch Sees Uneven Impact on APAC Finance Firms, Developed Markets More Resilient

Fitch Ratings said non-bank financial institutions in Asia-Pacific face uneven but broadly manageable risks from an energy shock linked to the US-Iran war, with developed markets expected to show greater resilience than emerging peers.The agency noted that higher fuel prices, imported inflation, softer demand and tighter funding conditions would weigh on finance and leasing companies, particularly in emerging markets. It added that currency weakness could further raise inflation and constrain monetary easing.Fitch warned that Vietnam and Thailand are more vulnerable due to faster fuel price transmission, riskier unsecured lending in Vietnam, and Thailand's already weak economic backdrop. India and Indonesia may also see higher funding costs as currency depreciation and inflation expectations push up interest rates, Fitch said.In contrast, China's leasing and asset management firms are expected to remain relatively stable, supported by controlled risk appetite and policy backing, despite property sector weakness.Developed Asia finance companies are seen as more resilient due to deeper funding markets and AI-related growth support, although SME exposure remains a key risk in some markets such as Taiwan, the agency said.

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Market Chatter: Indian Fuel Retailers Raise Petrol, Diesel Prices Amid Global Volatility

Amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and volatility in the global crude oil markets, Indian oil marketing companies have raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by about 3 Indian rupees per litre, according to a Reuters report on Friday quoting fuel retailers.Fuel prices in India are market-linked, allowing retailers to adjust prices as needed without government intervention.State-run Indian Oil Corporation (NSE:IOC, BOM:530965), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (NSE:HINDPETRO, BOM:500104) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (NSE:HINDPETRO, BOM:500104), together control overe 90% of the country's over 103,000 fuel stations.They usually fix the rates of diesel and petrol in line with each other, and have not raised gasoline and diesel prices since April 2022.Public sector refiners have been losing nearly 10 billion rupees per day on fuel sales as retail prices failed to keep pace with rising import costs over recent months, Bloomberg News reported separately on the same day, citing industry estimates.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asia

Indian Equities Rebound on Thursday as Pharma, Metal Stocks Drive Rally

Indian benchmark indices closed sharply higher on Thursday, led by strong buying in pharma and metal shares, while a recovery in financial stocks further supported sentiment.The BSE Sensex rose 789.74 points, or 1.1%, to close at 75,398.72, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 277.00 points, or 1.2%, to settle at 23,689.60.Markets recovered after recent losses as investors reacted positively to encouraging signals from the Trump-Xi summit, which raised hopes of stronger economic cooperation. However, sentiment remained cautious as tensions in West Asia persisted.In macroeconomic news, India's wholesale price inflation accelerated to 8.3% in April from 3.88% in March, driven by higher prices of fuel, metals, and manufactured products, according to government data released on Thursday.In corporate developments, Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL, BOM:541154) booked an increase in consolidated profit in fiscal Q4 to 42.0 billion rupees from 39.8 billion rupees a year earlier, according to a Thursday filing. Revenue from operations increased to 139.4 billion rupees from 137.0 billion rupees.Meanwhile, HFCL (NSE:HFCL, BOM:500183) received board approval to set up a defense manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, India, with an initial investment of 2.30 billion rupees.

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International

India's Wholesale Price Inflation Quickens to 8.3% in April

India's wholesale price inflation, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), jumped to 8.3% in April from 3.88% in March, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.In the same month last year, wholesale inflation was lower at 0.85%.The rise in WPI was attributed to higher prices of mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas, other manufacturing and non-food articles, and basic metals.The index for primary articles increased by 9.17% to 202.4 in April from 197.3 in the previous month, while fuel and power inflation soared by 24.71% to 181.7 in the reported month from 153.7 in March.Manufactured products were up by 4.62% to 151.6 in April from 149.5 a month ago.

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India Approves INR375 Billion Scheme to Boost Gasification Projects

The Indian government on Wednesday approved a 375 billion Indian rupee scheme to promote gasification projects in a bid to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuels such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), urea, ammonia, and methanol.The move comes amid India's gas imports being impacted by the Iran war and the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East. It aims to increase the conversion of coal into synthetic gas that can be used to produce power, fertilizer, petrochemical among other industrial applications.The total financial outlay of 375 billion rupees to incentivize new surface coal and lignite gasification projects for the production of syngas and its downstream products, targeting gasification of around 75 million tons of coal and lignite. This is expected to generate 63 billion rupees annually.The government expects the scheme to attract total investments of up to 3 trillion rupees.

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Market Chatter: India Buys More-Than-Expected DAP Fertilizer as Middle East Conflict Lifts Fertilizer Prices

India contracted larger-than-expected volumes of diammonium phosphate (DAP) in a recent import tender as the Middle East conflict disrupted supplies and pushed global fertilizer prices higher, Bloomberg reported late on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.India secured around 1.35 million tons of DAP through the latest import tender, exceeding the originally targeted volume of 1.2 million tons, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg News.The country purchased about 12% above the 1.2 million tons of DAP sought in the latest tender, which closed last week, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.State-backed importer Indian Potash will buy 705,000 tons for delivery on India's west coast at $930 per ton and another 641,500 tons for the east coast at $935 per ton, according to the report.The contracted prices stood roughly 39% above the prices before the start of the Middle East conflict, Bloomberg reported, citing Green Markets data. India had earlier purchased 2.5 million tons of urea in another tender at nearly double pre-war prices, the report added.The fertilizer purchases come ahead of sowing for key monsoon crops, including rice, corn and soybeans.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Indian Equities Rebound on Wednesday as Duty Hike on Gold, Silver Lifts Sentiment

Indian benchmark indices ended slightly higher on Wednesday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as measures to support the rupee and selective buying helped lift sentiment.The BSE Sensex rose 49.74 points, or 0.1%, to close at 74,608.98, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 33.05 points, or 0.1%, to settle at 23,412.60.Sentiment improved after India raised import duties on gold and silver to curb demand for the precious metals and ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves.However, gains remained limited as investors continued to monitor rising tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, which could tighten global oil supplies.Among stocks, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (NSE:HINDPETRO, BOM:500104) surged nearly 6% after reporting a sharp rise in Q4 profit to 60.7 billion rupees from 34.2 billion rupees a year earlier. Revenue from operations also increased to 1.232 trillion rupees from 1.179 trillion rupees.Ceigall India (NSE:CEIGALL, BOM:544223) slipped nearly 1% after securing a 1.25 billion rupee order from Punjab State Power Corporation for a battery energy storage system project, according to a filing.

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