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📉 Global markets rallied as hopes of a possible US-Iran deal eased concerns over oil supply disruptions and inflation.
Brent crude slipped more than 4.6%, falling below $99 a barrel for the first time in over two weeks, while Japan’s Nikkei surged 2.8% to a record high. Softer oil prices also boosted sentiment across equities and bonds globally.
Markets are betting that a deal could help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore smoother energy flows from West Asia, though negotiations remain fragile.
📈 GIFT Nifty also signaled a strong opening for Indian markets.

PepsiCo India will invest ₹5,700 crore by 2030 to expand its capacity, as it sees strong growth potential in India’s food and beverage market.
The investment will go towards its concentrate plant in Madhya Pradesh, a facility in Assam, and land purchases in Tamil Nadu to strengthen its presence in South India for its snacks business, according to Jagrut Kotecha, CEO of PepsiCo India & South Asia.

The Indian rupee remains under strain as rising global crude oil prices and continued foreign institutional investor outflows weigh on market sentiment. Experts believe higher import expenses, reduced foreign investments, and ongoing global uncertainty are adding pressure on the domestic currency and contributing to increased market volatility.
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HCLTech is likely to invest about $150 million (around Rs 1,450 crore) in Indian AI startup Sarvam AI as part of a larger $300 million funding round, according to Moneycontrol report.
The round is expected to value Sarvam AI at nearly $1.5 billion post-money, marking a sharp jump in valuation since its founding in 2023.
HCLTech is expected to lead the funding round, while Bessemer Venture Partners may invest an additional $50 million.
The remaining capital is expected to come from investors including Nvidia, Prosperity7, Activate, Glade Brook and several existing backers.
Sarvam AI is currently backed by investors such as Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed and Peak XV Partners, all of whom are expected to participate in the round on a pro-rata basis.
The funding round is likely to close in the coming weeks and would mark one of the largest investments in India’s rapidly growing foundational AI ecosystem.
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Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to cut fuel consumption and adopt energy-saving measures amid growing concerns over the ongoing Iran conflict and its impact on global oil markets, state-run oil marketing companies on May 15 raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, passing on part of the sharp increase in global energy costs to consumers.
The revised rates came into effect immediately across the country. In Delhi, petrol prices rose by Rs 3.14 per litre to Rs 97.77, while diesel became costlier by Rs 3.11 per litre.

BREAKING: India has raised import duty on gold, silver, platinum, and jewellery components to 15% from ~6%, effective May 13, 2026.
The new structure includes 10% Basic Customs Duty and 5% AIDC. The move aims to curb rising imports, ease pressure on the rupee, and reduce forex outflows, following PM Modi’s recent appeal to avoid non-essential gold purchases. Domestic prices are likely to rise further.
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Discussions led by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw could bring major investment, digital infrastructure and skilled jobs to eastern India.

Indian companies announced $20.5 billion in new investments in the US at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland. The pharmaceutical sector led the investments with planned spending of $19.1 billion, while 12 Indian companies also launched new US projects worth $1.1 billion

Haier, a consumer durables company, plans to invest over ₹7,400 crore to expand manufacturing in India. The company is preparing its biggest production push in the country and aims to reach ₹22,000 crore in revenue by 2028. Haier Appliances India president NS Satish said the firm will increase production of air conditioners, televisions, and washing machines to strengthen its presence in India and boost exports.

📢 Apple Plans Big Chip Strategy Shift
Apple Inc. is exploring partnerships with Intel and Samsung Electronics to build device chips in the United States.
🇺🇸 This move aims to boost local manufacturing and reduce reliance on overseas production.
📊 It could strengthen Apple’s supply chain and improve long-term stability.
🌍 A major step in reshaping the global semiconductor industry.
📈 Big impact expected on tech and chip markets.
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Japan-based Daikin Industries plans to invest Rs 1,000 crore to set up a state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) centre in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said.
Speaking after meeting a Japanese delegation in Chandigarh, Saini said the project will be located in Manesar and is expected to generate employment opportunities for more than 500 people. He added that the facility will be among the largest of its kind in India and will strengthen the state’s position as an industrial and innovation hub.
The investment follows a MoU signed during Saini’s visit to Japan in October last year. He said growing investor confidence among Japanese companies reflects improvements in the state’s business environment.
“The state government’s objective is to promote ease of doing business and reduce the cost of doing business. A single-window system has been implemented for the convenience of industrial investors, under which all required NOCs are provided at one place. This has simplified and expedited processes, increasing the attraction of foreign companies towards the state,” Saini added.
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