The Indian government has approved a broad package of projects and policy initiatives valued at ₹39,290 crore (approximately $4 billion), aimed at strengthening economic growth, improving transportation networks, and enhancing operational efficiency across key sectors. The measures encompass aviation fuel price management, urban mobility reforms, and major national highway development projects. The investment reflects New Delhi’s continued emphasis on infrastructure-led growth as a driver of economic expansion, job creation, and long-term competitiveness.

SpaceX has unveiled plans for a historic initial public offering that could raise as much as $75 billion, making it the largest stock market debut ever recorded. The proposed offering values the aerospace and satellite communications giant at approximately $1.77 trillion, placing it among the world's most valuable publicly traded companies. Founder Elon Musk is not expected to sell any shares during the transaction and would retain overwhelming voting control.

Zhang Yiming, the co-founder of ByteDance, has emerged as Asia’s second-richest individual following a substantial increase in the valuation of the technology giant behind TikTok. The wealth surge reflects growing investor confidence in ByteDance’s expanding artificial intelligence ambitions, particularly the rapid adoption of its AI-powered products in China. The development marks a significant shift in Asia’s billionaire rankings, with Zhang moving ahead of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is significantly broadening international access to its highly advanced cybersecurity-focused AI system, marking an important development in the global fight against escalating cyber threats. The company will make its powerful Mythos AI model available to 150 organizations spanning more than 15 countries through an expanded industry initiative aimed at identifying and mitigating software vulnerabilities.

The Coca-Cola Company is laying the groundwork for what could become one of the most closely watched consumer-sector public offerings in India. The global beverage leader has confirmed that it is evaluating a stock market debut for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Pvt. Ltd. (HCCH), the holding company that oversees its largest Indian bottling operations, with a potential listing targeted for 2027.

US-based investment management giant State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has secured regulatory approval to acquire a strategic stake in Groww Asset Management Company (AMC), marking a significant development in India's rapidly expanding asset management industry. The transaction will grant SSGA a 4.85 percent voting stake and a 22.94 percent economic interest in the fully diluted share capital of Groww AMC upon completion. The deal has already received approvals from the company's board and the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Indian equities are expected to begin the week on a cautious note, with GIFT Nifty indicating a marginally lower opening. Despite the subdued market sentiment, several stocks are likely to remain in focus due to earnings announcements, sector-specific developments, regulatory actions and corporate updates. Automotive companies will attract attention as monthly sales figures are released, while Asian Paints is expected to remain active following its strong quarterly performance.

Asian Paints shares gained momentum after the company delivered a stronger-than-expected performance for the fourth quarter of FY26, driven by robust profit growth, healthy revenue expansion and improved operational efficiency. The paint manufacturer reported a sharp increase in net profit and announced a generous dividend payout, reinforcing investor confidence.

The Government of India has increased import duties on gold and certain precious metal products, with the revised rates coming into effect immediately. The move comes at a time when global precious metal markets are experiencing heightened volatility amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, gold and silver findings—components used in jewellery manufacturing such as clasps, hooks and other fittings—will now attract an import duty of 5%. Similarly, platinum findings will face a 5.4% import duty.

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp selloff on Friday, with benchmark indices ending deeply in the red after a late-session plunge driven by MSCI’s May 2026 index rebalancing. The reshuffle prompted significant passive foreign fund adjustments, leading to estimated outflows of up to $1 billion from Indian stocks.