Sebi mulls IFSC route for foreign bonds

Markets regulator Sebi is planning to allow online bond platforms to offer debt securities that are regulated by the IFSCA in GIFT City to investors in India. This means if the proposal is approved by the regulator, investors in India will be able to invest in foreign bonds listed on the bourses in the GIFT…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for May 6, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares has recommended Castrol India, Concord Biotech, and Intellect Design Arena as the top stocks to buy today, May 6, 2026.Castrol India Ltd – Harmonic Completion with Momentum ConfirmationBuy: ₹186–₹180 | Stop Loss: ₹166 | Target: ₹214Castrol…

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Pass on higher oil prices to consumers, says IMF

Amid expectations of an increase in retail prices of petrol and diesel, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday suggested a pass through of higher crude prices to consumers, while arguing that India had headroom to navigate the current energy shock due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.“They (govt) have cut excise taxes…

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Mazumdar-Shaw picks niece Claire as Biocon successor

Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder and chairperson of Biocon, has found her successor within the family. She outlined a gradual succession plan, naming her niece Claire Mazumdar as her successor. Taking to X, she said, “Claire will transition into my role at the right time—I’m not planning to hang up my boots just…

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Cabinet okays 2 semiconductor units worth Rs 3,936 crore; total approved projects under ISM rise to 12

The Union Cabinet has approved two new semiconductor manufacturing units with a combined investment of over Rs 3,936 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).The projects include the country’s first commercial mini/micro-LED display facility based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology and a semiconductor packaging unit, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.The facilities will be…

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Middle East conflict: Govt launches Rs 18,100 crore credit guarantee scheme; MSMEs, airlines to get Rs 2.55 lakh crore liquidity support

The government has approved an Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 5.0) with an outlay of Rs 18,100 crore to support MSMEs and airlines hit by the West Asia conflict, PTI reported.The scheme is expected to enable additional credit flow of Rs 2.55 lakh crore, including Rs 5,000 crore earmarked for the aviation sector.“The scheme…

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Bank credit grows 15.9% in FY26 to Rs 212.9 lakh crore; Finance ministry says capex, reforms boosting demand

Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) recorded a robust 15.9 per cent growth in credit during FY2025-26, reflecting strong economic activity and sustained demand across sectors, the Finance Ministry said, PTI reported. Total outstanding bank credit stood at Rs 212.9 lakh crore in March 2026, an increase of Rs 29.2 lakh crore over the previous year. “Amidst…

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Sugarcane price hike: Govt raises FRP to Rs 365/quintal for 2026-27, farmers to benefit from higher returns

The government has increased the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 10 to Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season beginning October, PTI reported.The decision was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The FRP will be Rs 365/quintal for a basic recovery rate…

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