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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:32AM IST Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking has recommended buying the shares of Apollo Hospitals, Manappuram Finance, and Varun Beverages today

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INDIA NEWS | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:30AM IST Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported late on Wednesday quoting a senior government official. Another government source was cited as saying a team of Chinese security service and protocol officials were in Pyongyang recently and that a visit by Xi late in May or early June was likely. Xi, who hosted U.S. President Donald Trump last week, will try to act as a mediator between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the senior official was quoted as saying. South Korea's foreign ministry did not immediately comment on the report. China is a key economic and political ally of North Korea and the two have made efforts to reinforce ties that had cooled during the COVID-19 pandemic. North Korean leader Kim visited Beijing last year and stood alongside Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a major military parade. Trump, who met Kim three times in his first term to negotiate the North's nuclear programme, has said he would be open to meeting the North Korean leader again and that he had a good relationship with him.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:28AM IST The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,852, compared to Wednesday's index close of 23,659. In APAC region, Japan's Nikkei rose over 3%, while Kospi gained 6%.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:27AM IST Iran War Live Updates

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INDIA NEWS | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:23AM IST India is struggling with an energy crisis caused by the nearly three-month-long war against Iran that the US and Israel launched in late February

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INDIA COMMODITIES | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:20AM IST Gold prices held steady as optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal countered concerns over oil-driven inflation and rising global interest rates. While U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices dipped on hopes of a Middle East accord, Federal Reserve minutes indicated a potential for policy firming if inflation persists above target.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:20AM IST Elon Musk's SpaceX races toward what could be the largest IPO in history, its filing delivers a rare mix of hard financial data and bold ambitions of exploring the frontiers of space.

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INDIA CURRENCY | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:18AM IST Hopes for a Middle East peace deal between Washington and Tehran have caused the US dollar to retreat from a six-week high. President Trump indicated negotiations are in their final stages, though he also warned of potential further attacks.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:13AM IST Stocks to buy today, May 21, 2026: Kunal Kamble of Bonanza Portfolio recommends buying ELGI Equipments, Tata Communications, and Nibe today; here's why

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:12AM IST For Anthropic, the partnership offers access to much-needed resources to support a surge in demand as customers flock to use its tools to streamline coding and other tasks.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:07AM IST Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he would "advocate" for reducing the federal income tax burden on lower-income households from roughly 3% of total tax collections to zero.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:06AM IST Trump said there are 1,600 ships in the Strait that are loaded up with oil which are going to be coming out very soon.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:04AM IST US crude fell to around $98 a barrel on a report that President Donald Trump said Washington is in the "final stages" with Tehran.

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INDIA NEWS | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:00AM IST U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on AI and cybersecurity as soon as Thursday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as pressure grows from parts of his political base to increase oversight of new AI models, such as Anthropic's Mythos. The order would create a voluntary framework for AI developers to engage with the U.S. government about the public release of covered models, the sources said. Under the framework, the developers would be asked to provide their models to the government 90 days before public release, and also give pre-public access to critical infrastructure providers such as banks, one of the people said. Such an approach may represent a middle ground among Trump supporters. MAGA activists, including former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and right-wing political organizer Amy Kremer, have been pressing the White House to require AI developers to submit their most capable models for government security tests. On the other side of the debate are tech industry supporters such as venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and former Trump adviser David Sacks, who are resistant to mandatory requirements. Sacks in March stepped down from his role as Trump's lead AI official and is now co-chairing the president's tech advisory committee. Trump's AI policies in his second term have largely reflected the tech industry's perspective. NEW MODELS DRIVING DEBATE A White House spokesperson called any discussion about AI policy details "speculation." A National Security Agency spokesperson directed Reuters to contact the White House when asked about details of the president's plan. National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross, who serves as Trump's principal adviser on cybersecurity policy and strategy, did not respond to requests for comment. The balance of power between the two groups of Trump's supporters has shifted, driven by the release of powerful new AI systems, including Mythos and OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber. The companies warn the new models could supercharge complex cyberattacks, though some cybersecurity executives have said those fears are overblown. Mythos' arrival prompted a battle among the president's supporters to influence how he responds. The outcome of that debate could have a significant impact on the AI industry if the president's decision slows the rollout of large language models or prompts the companies to change how a model performs to address safety concerns. Either option could hurt profits. Republicans have traditionally favored limited government and opposed regulations, but support is growing among their more vocal populist supporters to impose AI guardrails. The populist faction is asking Trump to require government approval of "potentially dangerous" AI systems before they're deployed, according to a letter they sent to the White House last Friday. Kremer said it is "antithetical" to her political views to advocate for new regulations, but AI requires a different approach. "You can't count on these people that are leading these AI companies to put our interests at heart and do what's right to protect the American people," she said. Kremer helped organize a January 6, 2021, rally that preceded the Capitol riot. She said in an interview that she was not among the thousands of Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol that day. BIG TECH SUPPORT Tech executives are among the president's largest political donors and most visible supporters. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Google's Sundar Pichai and OpenAI's Sam Altman sat front and center as he was sworn into office in January 2025. Advocates for the tech industry told Reuters they want to see the U.S. Department of Commerce's Center for AI Standards and Innovation play a leading role in the Trump administration's response to advanced AI models, adding that companies are willing to work with the scientists and cybersecurity specialists in that organization voluntarily. The National Security Agency has been involved in administration-wide discussions about how to respond to Mythos, according to two other people familiar with the matter, along with Cairncross. Lawmakers asked Cairncross to work with federal agencies to set up a process that would monitor "sudden frontier AI capability jumps." "The past couple months have served as a massive wake-up call for the kinds of vulnerabilities that AI can create," said former U.S. Representative Brad Carson, who now helps run a super PAC network whose funders include Anthropic. Holding back new AI models while the federal government vets them may allow the U.S. to gain a short-term advantage over adversaries but will not keep the technology out of enemy hands in the long term, said Neil Chilson, head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, a nonprofit often aligned with the tech industry. "We need to make sure we're deploying it and getting the most out of it, including by hardening our defenses," Chilson said. Voluntary federal testing of new AI models has been in place for a few years, with companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic submitting their products for scrutiny by the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, known by a different name under former President Joe Biden. The Commerce Department announced in May that Google, xAI and Microsoft had agreed to submit their AI models for security testing, though the details later disappeared from its website. The White House and Commerce Department did not respond to requests for comment about why the details disappeared.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 7:00AM IST Here's a look at stocks that are likely to be in focus during the trading session on Thursday.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:55AM IST Stocks to buy today: Jatin Gedia of Teji Mandi Investment Technologies suggests buying the shares of 360 One Wam, Indusind Bank, and Bajaj Finserv

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:50AM IST Shares of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T;) and L&T; Technology Services will be of interest today.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:50AM IST Market experts share their insights on fundamentals and technical levels for key stocks.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:48AM IST Nifty closed marginally higher on Wednesday, while broader markets remained subdued. Analysts anticipate continued caution due to a weak rupee, high crude prices, and rising US bond yields. The market sentiment remains weak, with key support and resistance levels identified for potential future movements.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:48AM IST Nifty closed marginally higher on Wednesday, while broader markets remained subdued. Analysts anticipate continued caution due to a weak rupee, high crude prices, and rising US bond yields. The market sentiment remains weak, with key support and resistance levels identified for potential future movements.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:48AM IST The order that Trump is expected to sign would revamp existing cybersecurity information-sharing programs to include AI companies while stopping short of mandatory federal approval of cutting-edge models, Bloomberg News has reported.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:47AM IST Some analysts and observers have called previously discussed valuations well over $1.25 trillion difficult to justify,based on earlier reports of financial information that showed revenue primarily coming from Starlink, and xAI's heavy cash burn, which prior to the acquisition was averaging $1 billion a month.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:47AM IST Top picks include Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bank of India, power technology major Hitachi Energy India, heavy electrical equipment maker CG Power, and automotive giant Bajaj Auto.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:43AM IST Markets saw a volatile session with Nifty trading below the 23,800-24,000 resistance zone, though select heavyweight buying limited downside. Several companies like ITC, Nykaa, and IndusInd Bank are in focus due to Q4 results and news developments, including Lenskart's profit decline and Dr. Reddy's new diabetes drug launch.

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INDIA COMMODITIES | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:37AM IST Oil prices surged Thursday amid persistent supply worries stemming from the Iran war's uncertain conclusion and a significant U.S. inventory draw. Concerns are mounting over dwindling global stockpiles as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely inaccessible, impacting crucial energy shipments. Analysts suggest a breakthrough in talks is unlikely if concessions aren't made.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:37AM IST Brent crude traded above $105 a barrel, recovering modestly after tumbling 5.6% in the previous session. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate hovered near $99 a barrel.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:36AM IST Nvidia remains in an enviable position, with Wall Street predicting that Nvidia's revenue will account for more than a third of the entire semiconductor sector's sales this year.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:34AM IST Asian equities surged, mirroring Wall Street's gains as optimism surrounding US-Iran talks eased Middle East tensions. Crude oil and bond yields declined, while South Korean stocks and Samsung Electronics saw significant increases. Despite a general market rebound, Nvidia's shares experienced a slight dip following its sales forecast.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:33AM IST South Korean stocks rose more than 4%. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.92%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 1.27%.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:31AM IST Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority has established a "controlled maritime zone" in the Strait of Hormuz. Transit through this zone, defined by specific connecting lines between Iran and the UAE, will now require prior coordination and authorization from the authority.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:28AM IST India's market regulator Sebi has issued a show cause notice to six Capital Group FPIs for alleged lapses in trade confidentiality. Two traders reportedly shared sensitive order details with Singapore-based Rohit Salgaocar, who then allegedly passed them to market operator Ketan Parekh. This enabled a front-running network to profit from illicit gains.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:20AM IST Gland Pharma stock surged to a 52-week high following robust March quarter and full-year results. Its European unit, Cenexi, is improving profitability. Future growth is anticipated from capacity expansions and new product lines. The company's contract development and manufacturing business is also expanding. Investors are watching Gland Pharma's growth prospects.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:13AM IST Indian crypto exchanges are blocking user withdrawals fearing misuse for money laundering. Global exchange Binance, however, permits free withdrawals, citing user rights and global norms. This difference exposes a regulatory gap in India's digital asset market. Experts suggest clear guidelines are needed to balance security and user freedom. The situation creates uncertainty for crypto users and service providers alike.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:10AM IST Muthoot Finance plans to raise 2,000 crore next week. The company will issue three-year floating-rate bonds. These bonds are linked to the 91-day treasury bill. This move allows Muthoot Finance to avoid high fixed borrowing costs. Floating-rate bonds are gaining popularity as interest rates are expected to rise.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:06AM IST Sammaan Capital, formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance, reported a significant loss of 8,101 crore for the March quarter. Revenue from operations declined while impairments on financial assets surged. The company has completed a transaction with Abu Dhabi's IHC Group, which now holds a substantial equity stake. Sammaan Capital received substantial funds from this transaction.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:03AM IST The fundraise includes 3,080 crore from promoter group entities and 920 crore from the International Finance Corporation. The shares will be issued at 356.02 apiece, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:00AM IST Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!

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INDIA NEWS | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:00AM IST Mumbai | New Delhi: A diplomatic gift, an internet meme and a decades-old candy brand came together this week to produce the kind of organic advertising moment that marketers spend crores chasing.During his Italy visit on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, a pack of Melody toffees, turning it into an unlikely global branding moment for Parle Products.Also Read: Modi, Meloni script new strategic chapterMeloni described Melody as a "very very good toffee" in a short video that quickly went viral, riding on the already popular 'Melodi' meme culture around the two leaders' social media camaraderie and triggering a spike in searches and purchases of the decades-old confectionery brand."I was pleasantly surprised... had no idea the PM was carrying Melody," Arup Chauhan, executive director and owner of Parle Products, told ET. "We extend heartfelt gratitude to our prime minister for this gesture through our very own Indian power brand, Melody, further strengthening India's global positioning."Also Read: EUs late-night US deal averts Trump's tariff shockCommerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal posted on X, "India's toffee tale would surely be melody to the ears! Exports have grown nearly 166% since 2013-14." He said, "Made in India toffees wow the world" and that exports of toffees, caramel and similar sweets grew from 49.68 crore in FY14, to 132 crore in FY26.The frenzy around the viral moment even helped Parle Industries' shares hit a 5% upper circuit on Wednesday, despite the company having no connection to Melody and its maker Parle Products, highlighting the strong public recall of the Parle name.Invaluable VisibilityFor the 15,568-crore Parle Products, the country's largest biscuits maker, the development could prove a windfall. "We are looking at scaling the brand's reach globally, in the 100 countries it is already available including across Europe, the US, Australia and New Zealand," Parle Products VP Mayank Shah told ET. "While Melody largely serves the Indian diaspora in global markets, we expect this (Modi-Meloni episode) to make the brand resonate with global consumers as well."Shah described the episode as an organic visibility that's "far more valuable than" conventional advertising. "You cannot have paid content like this with the Prime Minister of India and the Prime Minister of Italy. It's impossible. I don't think there can be any brand that can really afford it," he said. Shah said there was a sudden and strong spike in sales of Melody since morning, with strong traction across quick commerce platforms. On Swiggy Instamart, Melody packs were sold out across several pin codes, though they remained available on Blinkit.Experts said the episode highlights the staying power of legacy low-ticket brands even as consumer companies increasingly chase premiumisation."This is the kind of story made for virality; the brand would get advantage of the buzz for a couple of days," social commentator and brand specialist Santosh Desai said. "The buzz could evoke nostalgia in adults and curiosity among youngsters, maybe fuel sales, but for a few days."The episode also reflects a broader contradiction in India's consumer market- while FMCG companies increasingly push premium products and affluent consumption, low-priced legacy brands continue to command outsized emotional recall and visibility. New high-value destinations for toffee exports from India include Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Italy, the UK, Oman, Iraq, Spain, Morocco, Kuwait and the US, according to officials."Europe and the Gulf, once barely on the map, are now meaningful contributors," an official said. "This geographic diversification reduces concentration risk and reflects growing international confidence in Indian confectionery quality and packaging standards."In FY26, India exported toffees and confectionery to 74 countries, up from 50 countries in FY214, with per-tonne realisation improving 2.4 times, indicating the shift from bulk, low-value trade to higher-margin, diversified markets."While volumes were already meaningful at 6,652 mt (in FY14), realisations were low, largely driven by a few bulk-volume markets such as Cameroon and Gambia, which alone accounted for over 50% of shipments," the official added.(With inputs from Kirtika Suneja)

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:00AM IST The notice issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) cites provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:00AM IST Meloni described Melody as a "very very good toffee" in a short video that quickly went viral, riding on the already popular 'Melodi' meme culture around the two leaders' social media camaraderie and triggering a spike in searches and purchases of the decades-old confectionery brand.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 5:58AM IST Credit Saison India has secured $500 million in its largest-ever external commercial borrowing, a multi-currency syndicated transaction involving six lenders including Asian Development Bank and State Bank of India. The funds will fuel the expansion of its MSME and secured lending portfolios, with the company aiming for significant loan book growth and branch network expansion.

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INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Thu, 21 May 2026, 5:54AM IST Sebi is proposing new rules for mutual fund investments. Third parties can now make payments in certain situations. Employers can invest on behalf of employees through salary deductions. Asset Management Companies can pay distributors in mutual fund units instead of cash. A framework for investors to donate to social causes is also suggested.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 5:41AM IST Market watchers anticipate significant shifts in the BSE Sensex this June. Hindalco Industries or Shriram Finance are poised for inclusion, potentially attracting substantial passive investment. Conversely, Trent is expected to be excluded due to a dip in its free-float market capitalization. Nuvama predicts the announcement on May 22, with changes effective June 19.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 5:37AM IST Federal Reserve officials signaled a potential shift towards interest rate hikes if inflation persists above their 2% target. Many policymakers advocated for removing the central bank's easing bias, suggesting the next move could be a rate increase. This stance reflects growing concerns about inflationary pressures.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 21 May 2026, 5:32AM IST Dalal Street saw a peculiar event where investors confused Parle Industries with the original Parle candy maker. A social media video led to a surge in Parle Industries' stock. This mix-up highlights a recurring investor behavior. Similar incidents have occurred with other companies, demonstrating a pattern of name-based trading errors.

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