US stocks opened lower as rising crude oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions pressured sentiment, after reports of Iranian missile activity near Kuwait and Bahrain. Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped at open, while concerns over new US tariff proposals added to risk-off mood despite strong AI-led earnings support.
Rajesh Exports and promoter Rajesh Mehta face regulatory action after Sebi alleged large-scale financial misrepresentation and possible revenue inflation of 97-99%. The regulator has barred Mehta from trading in company securities and ordered a fresh forensic audit.
Despite a 303-point decline in the Sensex, six BSE Commodities index stocks touched fresh 52-week highs. Fineotex Chemical, Nitta Gelatin India, Balaji Amines, Rain Industries, GOCL Corporation and NMDC outperformed the broader market, signaling strong momentum and sustained investor confidence.
The project, spread across nearly 2 acres, has 5 lakh sq ft of built-up area. It will have 96 apartments.
The fund will be utilised to strengthen research and advisory capabilities, expand team across functions, and support market expansion, the startup said in a statement.
Market correction may be nearing its end, with Nifty approaching a key support zone around 23,077. Banking, energy, and metals sectors show strength, while pharma is poised for a long-term breakout. Investors are advised patience as the market potentially turns upwards.
Vodafone Idea shares surged nearly 7% to a new 52-week high after ICRA upgraded the telecom operator’s rating and revised its outlook. Investor sentiment was further boosted by lower AGR dues, promoter support from the Aditya Birla Group and Citi removing its ‘High Risk’ tag while maintaining a bullish outlook.
India is set to boost foreign investment soon. The government plans to cut taxes on global funds investing in Indian bonds. Ownership limits on certain bonds may also be removed. These measures aim to attract more capital. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to allow unlimited access to some long-term government bonds for overseas investors.
Indian equity markets have remained under pressure in CY26 amid global uncertainties, persistent FII selling and other macroeconomic challenges. The BSE Sensex has fallen about 12.5% so far this year, while several large-cap stocks have witnessed sharp corrections. Fifteen large-cap names have declined between 25% and 40%, highlighting the breadth of the ongoing market weakness.
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