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Indian markets experienced a significant downturn last week, with the top 10 most valued firms losing Rs 3.12 lakh crore. Geopolitical tensions, a weakening rupee, and rising inflation, exacerbated by surging crude oil prices, drove the decline. Reliance Industries saw the steepest fall, while Bharti Airtel was the sole gainer among the giants.

India's Larsen & Toubro has teamed up with France's Exail to equip the Indian Navy with advanced unmanned mine counter-measure systems. This strategic collaboration aims to bolster maritime security and foster indigenous defence manufacturing for the Navy's upcoming mine countermeasure vessels, aligning with 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives.

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%.

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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.

Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the top ten most-valued firms losing over Rs 2 lakh crore. Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries bore the brunt of this decline, influenced by geopolitical tensions and weak IT sector commentary. The broader market also saw substantial drops in benchmark indices.

India’s gold imports hit a record $71.98 billion in 2025-26, rising over 24% from $58 billion a year earlier. This was largely due to skyrocketing global gold prices, which have bumped up the value of imported gold.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has just rolled out its latest innovation: Advanced Armoured Platforms, available in both tracked and wheeled configurations. This new generation of vehicles, created in partnership with Tata and Bharat Forge, in race to replace the legacy BMP-2 IFVs.

The Supreme Court has dismissed L&T's special leave petition, ending a long legal battle over a prime Bandra property. The company must now hand over vacant possession of the 'High Trees' bungalow, where its chairman emeritus resides, affirming an eviction decree upheld by the Bombay High Court.

RBI is not alone in repatriating its gold reserves. Several central banks like France’s Banque de France, Germany’s Deutsche Bundesbank, Serbia’s National Bank have done the same - buy why?

Indian markets concluded the week on a positive note, with the combined market value of the top ten companies surging by over Rs 1.87 lakh crore. Bharti Airtel emerged as the leading gainer, adding Rs 58,831 crore to its valuation. This uptrend was supported by easing geopolitical tensions and a positive risk sentiment.

A massive fire at the Pachpadra refinery has temporarily shut down its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU), with repairs expected to take 3-4 months. Investigations by security agencies are underway to determine the cause, with full operational readiness potentially a year away. The incident highlights the need for robust industrial emergency response capabilities.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast the possibility of El Nino conditions during the South West monsoon season. Economists and experts note that a weak monsoon will add to the woes caused by higher crude oil prices, and fertilizer supply disruptions.

The Indian stock market saw mixed movements today, with the BSE and NSE experiencing gains and losses across various sectors. Trent and SBI emerged as top gainers on both exchanges, while companies like Titan and Axis Bank faced declines. Technology and banking stocks showed a general downward trend.

Indian equities experienced a weak trend, leading to a combined valuation drop of Rs 64,734.46 crore for six of the top ten most valued companies. Bharti Airtel was the biggest loser, with its market cap falling by Rs 29,993.07 crore. Despite broader market declines, select heavyweights like TCS and Infosys saw gains.

Religious and corporate leaders convened at the Bombay Stock Exchange to discuss dharma's role in building a developed India. Speakers emphasized ethics in business, cultural strengthening, and service to humanity. The event, presided over by the Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, highlighted the need for non-political leadership and enduring values for national progress.