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Vedanta Power shares drop 3%, fall below listing price. What lies ahead?
Updated at : 2026-06-18 12:30:03

Vedanta Power shares fell over 3% on Thursday, slipping below their listing price after debuting earlier this week following the Vedanta demerger. Analysts said the stock remains the most defensive among the four newly listed entities, supported by regulated returns, while advising investors to focus on business quality, sector cycles and execution outlook.

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US Stock Market: Warsh signals overhaul of policy communications, skips rate projection in major shift
Updated at : 2026-06-18 12:25:02

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signalled a possible overhaul of the US central bank’s communication strategy after declining to submit his own interest-rate forecast in the latest SEP. As policymakers shift towards potential rate hikes amid persistent inflation, the Fed is reviewing key policy tools while maintaining confidence in labour market resilience.

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BSE among 5 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest
Updated at : 2026-06-18 12:20:02

Five NSE F&O stocks saw futures open interest jump over 11% on June 17, led by Nuvama Wealth Management, indicating heightened trader participation, fresh position creation, and growing market interest.

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NSE IPO: 5 PSU shareholders to offload 2.37 crore shares in mega public offer
Updated at : 2026-06-18 09:20:02

Five PSU shareholders, including SBI and IDBI Bank, plan to offload 2.37 crore shares in NSE’s upcoming IPO, as per the DRHP filed with SEBI. The Rs 30,000 crore offer, entirely an OFS, could become India’s largest IPO, with the exchange valued at around Rs 5 lakh crore.

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Shares worth $26 billion can soon hit market as IPO lock-ins end
Updated at : 2026-06-18 06:40:02

Approximately $26 billion in shares from 71 recently listed companies will become available for sale as IPO lock-ins expire between June 17 and September-end. This potential supply overhang could impact stock prices, with $15.96 billion across 31 companies becoming eligible for sale in the next month alone.

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Defence shares gain momentum on strong production and growth outlook
Updated at : 2026-06-18 06:35:01

Indian defence stocks surged as the government announced a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in defence production for fiscal 2026, a 15.6% increase from the previous year. This growth, driven by policy push and rising global demand, has led to a strong rally in defence companies and the Nifty Defence Index, which is up 23% year-to-date.

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Nifty tops 24,000 with a 4th day of gains
Updated at : 2026-06-18 06:30:02

Indian equity benchmarks extended gains for a fourth consecutive session, reaching their longest winning streak in ten weeks. Retreating crude prices, fueled by hopes of US-Iran peace, eased inflation concerns and boosted investor sentiment. The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both saw significant climbs, with analysts anticipating a promising near-term outlook.

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Sebi warns against unlisted share trades
Updated at : 2026-06-18 06:25:02

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued a stern warning to investors against trading securities of unlisted public companies on unauthorized electronic platforms. The regulator emphasized that these platforms are neither recognized nor authorized by Sebi, highlighting the inherent risks involved in such transactions.

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RBI removes cap on NRI deposit rates until September
Updated at : 2026-06-18 06:20:02

The Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on non-resident deposits, allowing banks to freely mobilize overseas funds until September 30, 2026. This move aims to help banks build long-term liabilities and strengthen their asset-liability management. Banks may now offer higher rates, potentially exceeding 8%, to attract sustainable deposits.

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Gold falls 1% after Fed holds rates steady, signals rate hike this year
Updated at : 2026-06-18 02:20:02

Gold prices fell significantly on Wednesday. The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but indicated a possible increase later this year. This move strengthened the U.S. dollar, making gold more expensive for international buyers. Markets now anticipate a higher chance of a rate hike in December. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium also experienced declines.

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