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Stock Market Live Updates: BSE Sensex crashes over 800 points in opening trade; Nifty50 goes below 23,400 as crude oil prices touch 2-week high

[ad_1] “Indian equity markets are expected to open on a negative note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,539, down by 169 points, indicating weak opening cues for domestic indices. Nifty ended on a mildly negative note on 15th May 2026, closing at 23,643.50, down 46.10 points or 0.19%, amid profit booking from higher levels. The…

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Prices rise, darker days loom

[ad_1] MUMBAI: A packet of milk, a simple thali meal, packaged consumer goods, an air-conditioner that’s almost a non-negotiable purchase now for many households amid rising temperatures, a box of paint, gold jewellery, a restaurant feast or an air-ticket—the war has hit low income and middle class Indians, making them pay more for a lot…

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Prudential to buy 75% in Bharti Life; Rs 3.5k-crore deal to help firm deploy wider product suite across channels

[ad_1] MUMBAI : UK’s Prudential plc has doubled down on its India plans, with the British insurer agreeing to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance from Bharti Life Ventures and 360 ONE Asset Management for an initial cash consideration of Rs 3,500 crore. The transaction will hand Prudential both majority ownership and operational…

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Top stocks to watch on May 18

[ad_1] Jefferies has a buy rating on Bharti Airtel with the target price raised to Rs 2,350 from Rs 2,250. Analysts said the telecom major’s Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26) revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) beat analysts’ estimates, but normalised profits missed estimates. India mobile average revenue per user (ARPU), strong growth…

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