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According to the NSE's disciplinary order, the brokerage failed to maintain the required upfront margins in several cases and later passed on penalties imposed by the clearing corporation to clients, which violated exchange regulations

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised naysayers for spreading fear and called for giving confidence to people. She also highlighted the Rs 8.1 lakh crore MSME payment delay issue.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the rupee is likely to appreciate once tensions in West Asia ease. The rupee has weakened due to external shocks, but remains fundamentally stable in both nominal and real effective exchange rate (REER) terms.

Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran is largely negotiated as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the ongoing conflict. Talks are currently focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing oil export restrictions and securing a broader ceasefire framework. P

LIC of India posted India's highest Q4 FY26 profit in the financial sector at Rs 23,420 crore, beating State Bank of India and HDFC Bank in quarterly earnings. LIC shares rose nearly 5% after the results, while its AUM climbed to Rs 57.29 lakh crore.

State Bank of India has advised customers to use digital banking services ahead of a two-day strike by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) on May 25 and 26, 2026. While SBI said essential branch services will continue, some disruptions may occur.

While inflation rose to 3.5 per cent due to food prices, it remained within the RBI's tolerance band. Instead, policymakers are expected to prioritise inflation management and economic growth while using alternative tools such as dollar sales and liquidity measures to stabilise the rupee.

Indian-American business leaders have welcomed the closure of the US case involving the Adani Group, arguing that there was no concrete evidence of bribery and that the matter fell outside US jurisdiction.

Adani Power will acquire a 24 per cent stake in Jaiprakash Power Ventures along with the 180 MW Churk thermal power plant in Uttar Pradesh.