26 May 2016 | Today’s Latest and Top 10 Business News of India

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India News (26/05/2026) :1. Markets Bleed as U.S. Strikes in Iran Revive Oil Shock Fears Indian equity benchmarks reversed yesterday’s massive rally, ending sharply lower on Tuesday. Fresh military action by the U.S. in southern Iran disrupted hopes for a Middle East peace deal, causing global crude prices to edge higher.
BSE Sensex: Slipped 479 points (0.63%) to close at 76,009.70. NSE Nifty50: Dropped 118 points (0.49%) to settle below the crucial mark at 23,913.70.

2. Rupee Plummets to Provisional 95.73 Against the U.S. DollarThe Indian rupee felt the heat of global risk aversion and surging crude oil prices, weakening by 47 paise to close provisionally at an all-time low of 95.73 against the greenback. Heavy capital outflows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) added to the domestic currency’s structural pressure.

3. Taiwan Displaces India as the World’s 5th Largest Stock Market Driven by a massive global AI infrastructure boom, Taiwan’s stock market capitalization hit $4.95 trillion, overtaking India’s $4.92 trillion. While Taiwan surged on the back of massive rallies in hardware giants like TSMC, India faced nearly $24 billion in foreign fund outflows this year as investors rotated cash into direct AI-linked hardware nations.

4. India and U.S. Seal Major Critical Minerals & Rare Earths Pact Amid growing global supply chain concerns and a push to reduce reliance on single-country ecosystems, India and the United States signed a comprehensive critical minerals framework. The pact aims to secure reliable rare earth elements crucial for India’s clean energy and high-tech defense sectors.

5. India-Canada Trade Pact Hailed as a “Game Changer” In high-level bilateral talks in Ottawa, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian officials pushed forward on the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The two nations announced they are officially targeting $50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.

6. India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) Launches Investor Portal The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) officially rolled out the “Investors Support” portal under the India Semiconductor Mission. The digital platform is designed to streamline entry, handhold international ecosystem players, and fast-track financial support for manufacturing projects in the country.

7. Resilient Smallcaps Defy Broader Market Gloom Despite frontline indices remaining volatile and sliding down over 8% so far this year, India’s forgotten small-cap stocks have made a dramatic comeback. Data showed that beaten-down stocks like Sterlite Technologies and MTAR Technologies have managed to turn out multibagger returns (surging 100% to 134%) over the last 60 days following the heavy correction in March.

8. PM-WANI Gets Upgraded for Simpler Public Wi-Fi Access The Ministry of Communications announced a major, citizen-friendly upgrade to the PM-WANI (Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) framework. The move intends to strip away complex login layers, making high-speed public Wi-Fi access significantly more affordable and decentralized across rural and semi-urban India.

9. Food Prices Projected to Stabilize Over the Next Quarter Offering relief against stubborn retail inflation numbers, the Consumer Affairs Secretary stated that Indian consumers are unlikely to see any major spikes in food prices over the next 2 to 3 months. Robust buffer stocks and targeted supply-side management are expected to absorb temporary seasonal shocks.

10. Corporate Spotlight: Adani Green & Tata Motors Lead Eco-Tech Shifts Adani Green Energy successfully commissioned a massive 3.37 GWh battery-energy storage system in Khavda, Gujarat. Tata Motors partnered with HPCL to initiate a pilot project aimed at collecting and recycling used automotive lubricants, reinforcing the shift towards circular economy practices