By Keshav Sharma , 19 May 2026

Silver prices witnessed a notable decline on Tuesday as traders reduced their exposure amid weakening market sentiment and profit-booking activity. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for July delivery fell by Rs. 2,411, or 0.87 percent, settling at Rs. 2,74,240 per kilogram. The downturn reflected cautious investor behavior as participants reassessed short-term price momentum in precious metals. Analysts indicated that a combination of global uncertainty, shifting speculative positions, and fluctuating industrial demand contributed to the correction.

By Neena Sachdeva , 19 May 2026

Genus Power Infrastructures⁠ reported a sharp rise in quarterly earnings for the March quarter, driven by robust growth in its smart metering business and faster execution of large-scale utility projects. The company posted a 41 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs. 180.7 crore, supported by a significant jump in revenue to Rs. 1,523.7 crore. The strong performance reflects accelerating adoption of smart energy infrastructure across India, as state utilities continue investing in power distribution modernization.

By Harish Thapar , 19 May 2026

Shares of India’s leading oil marketing companies surged on Tuesday after state-run fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices for the second time within a week, ending an extended period of price stability that had lasted nearly four years. Investors responded positively to expectations that improved pricing flexibility could strengthen the profitability of public sector refiners and fuel distributors.

By Neena Sachdeva , 18 May 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices ended marginally higher on Monday after recovering from steep intraday declines, supported primarily by renewed buying interest in information technology and select heavyweight stocks. Despite heightened market volatility triggered by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, investors selectively accumulated quality large-cap counters, helping the market regain lost ground by the closing bell.

By Keshav Sharma , 18 May 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has promoted Gunveer Singh to the position of Executive Director, reinforcing the central bank’s focus on strengthening India’s rapidly evolving payments and settlement ecosystem. Singh previously led the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems as Chief General Manager-in-Charge, playing a significant role in overseeing critical aspects of the country’s digital financial infrastructure.

By Harish Thapar , 16 May 2026

India witnessed a fresh increase in retail fuel prices on Friday after oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel rates by Rs 3 per litre each, reflecting rising pressure from elevated global energy prices. The move marks another significant adjustment in domestic fuel costs as international crude oil markets remain volatile amid geopolitical tensions and supply-side uncertainties. Analysts believe the price revision could have broader implications for inflation, transportation costs, and household spending patterns.

By Keshav Sharma , 16 May 2026

Patel Engineering reported a sharp rise in profitability for the March quarter, with consolidated net profit more than doubling to Rs 71.49 crore compared with Rs 32.80 crore a year earlier. The improvement was primarily driven by a substantial reduction in operating expenses, despite a decline in overall income during the period. The company lowered quarterly expenses to Rs 1,311.3 crore from Rs 1,498.3 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

By Harish Thapar , 16 May 2026

Rapido has raised USD 240 million in a fresh funding round led by Dutch investment firm Prosus, strengthening the company’s position in India’s rapidly evolving mobility market. Existing investors including WestBridge Capital and Accel also participated in the financing round. The investment values Rapido at USD 3 billion on a post-money basis and takes its cumulative funding to approximately USD 730 million.

By Neena Sachdeva , 16 May 2026

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd reported a robust 29 percent increase in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, reflecting sustained revenue growth across its business segments. The company posted quarterly net profit of Rs 202.7 crore compared with Rs 156.89 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue from operations also rose to Rs 1,847.72 crore, highlighting resilient demand and steady operational performance despite rising expenses.

By Neena Sachdeva , 16 May 2026

India’s public sector banking industry recorded a significant improvement in asset quality during fiscal year 2025-26, with loan write-offs falling to multi-year lows across several major lenders. The decline reflects stronger recovery mechanisms, reduced bad loan inflows, and improved credit discipline across the banking system. Major institutions including Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India reported some of their lowest write-off levels in years.