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A weak rupee offers an immediate advantage to domestic manufacturers and exporters but won’t act as a magic wand

Footballer Abneet Bharti, currently with Academia del Balompie Boliviano, suffered a career setback after a cycling accident in Bolivia left him injured and unable to play. Bharti’s dream of representing India has already been hindered by bureaucratic challenges, but he remains determined to earn his first cap despite ongoing obstacles.

Equity markets saw gains evaporate on Wednesday, with the Sensex inching up and the Nifty closing lower. Renewed US-Iran tensions rattled investor sentiment, leading to a sell-off in late trade. Geopolitical concerns overshadowed positive domestic factors, while global markets also faced pressure. Banking stocks provided some support to the Sensex.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is coming to England in 2026. This tournament will be the largest ever, with twelve teams competing. England, as hosts, automatically qualified. Other top teams secured direct entry based on rankings. The tournament will feature 33 matches across seven venues. The final will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Anthropic and OpenAI have fired another salvo, launching their own services companies. While some believe this will force software firms to become more differentiated, others price these stocks at zero earnings growth

India's top companies saw a significant market valuation surge last week, with Reliance Industries leading the gains. Despite a volatile trading period, the BSE Sensex managed a modest advance. While several giants added billions, others like Bharti Airtel and Hindustan Unilever experienced notable dips. Analysts point to global optimism and domestic buying as drivers for the market's recovery.

UK's Prudential plc is acquiring a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore, gaining operational control and marking a strategic reset for its India business. This move allows Prudential to deploy a wider product suite and leverage Bharti's domestic reach, aiming to boost insurance penetration in India.

With the upcoming wedding season – a time when gold remains an essential purchase for both investment and its auspicious significance – jewellers share what consumers may choose instead if they are planning to get married this year.

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday after a late sell-off in heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains. Concerns over the rupee hitting a fresh record low and elevated crude oil prices also weighed on investor sentiment, though IT stocks provided some support.

Jefferies raised Bharti Airtel's target price to Rs 2,350 on strong Q4FY26 performance, while JP Morgan upgraded Cipla to overweight citing improved earnings visibility and attractive valuations. Morgan Stanley maintained an underweight rating on Dixon Technologies due to revenue and EBITDA misses, and HDFC Securities upgraded Hyundai Motor India to add, noting management's renewed focus on domestic growth and exports.

Haryana Board Class 12 results are out, with an 84.67% pass rate. Girls outperformed boys, and Science students led in stream performance. Deepika topped the state with 499 marks. Students unhappy with their scores can apply for re-evaluation within 20 days. Check the list of Haryana Board Class 12th toppers here.

The Board of School Education Haryana has declared the Senior Secondary (Academic) Examination result for February/March 2026 at www.bseh.org.in. The overall pass percentage stands at 84.67%, with girls outperforming boys by 6.52%. Science recorded the highest stream-wise result at 90.08%. A total of 2,42,856 students appeared, and 2,05,618 passed. Charkhi Dadri topped district performance, while Nuh was lowest. Re-evaluation applications will remain open for 20 days after result declaration.

Foreign funds net sell 8.4K crore stocks; investors poorer by 6 lakh crore

Indian markets brace for volatility this week, driven by US-Iran tensions and crude oil price swings. Investors will also scrutinize crucial inflation data from India and the US for interest rate clues. Key corporate earnings are also on the radar, alongside foreign investor activity, shaping market sentiment.

AIIMS-Patna hosted a national neonatal resuscitation programme, aiming to train over 18,000 healthcare professionals in a single day. This initiative, aligned with India's Newborn Action Plan, seeks to significantly reduce neonatal mortality. Experts stressed strengthening referral systems and skilled intervention during the crucial "First Golden Minute" to improve newborn survival rates across the country, particularly in Bihar.

India's scholarship program for Afghan students has shifted online, significantly boosting female enrollment to over 500, a stark contrast to pre-Taliban figures. This digital pivot allows Afghan women, barred from higher education at home, to pursue studies remotely, preserving India's educational outreach despite collapsed physical mobility.

The plan aligns with the government’s broader objective of strengthening India’s capabilities in satellite communications, particularly in LEO systems, as reliance on foreign providers raises strategic and security concerns.

Stock market today: The BSE Sensex, comprising 30 stocks, advanced 355.90 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 77,269.40. During the session, it had surged as much as 997.25 points, or 1.29 per cent, reaching an intraday high of 77,910.75.

Dalal Street concluded the holiday-shortened week with gains, as the combined market valuation of India's top 10 firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore, led by Reliance Industries. Despite a volatile trading environment and mixed global cues, investor sentiment remained resilient, with the BSE Sensex rising 0.32%.