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Indian stock markets will remain closed on June 26 for Muharram, marking another scheduled exchange holiday in 2026. Commodity exchanges will follow different trading schedules, with MCX resuming in the evening session while NCDEX remains shut. Several additional market holidays are scheduled later in the year.

SBI Mutual Fund’s unlisted shares have delivered nearly 3.8x returns over the past three years, helped by sharp price appreciation and a 3:1 bonus issue, ahead of its proposed IPO. With Sebi’s approval in place, the country’s largest asset manager is expected to launch its public issue in early July.

HDFC Mutual Fund has secured an additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health, which is known for operating Medanta hospitals, from co-founder Sunil Sachdeva for Rs 130 crore. This acquisition builds on a prior purchase made last month. The transaction accounts for a 0.37% stake in the company. In related news, Global Health has reported…

Vodafone Idea shares have seen a dramatic surge, climbing nearly 80% in under three months. This rally, fueled by reduced dues and promoter support, has sparked investor interest. However, experts caution that while short-term gains are possible, underlying structural challenges persist, making it a trader’s play rather than a long-term investment. Investors are advised to…

India’s IPO market is set for a strong rebound in the second half of 2026, with major listings such as Jio Platforms, NSE and SBI Mutual Fund lined up. A mix of large corporates and new-age firms like Zepto and Acko is expected to drive primary market activity across sectors.

Brokerages have initiated fresh coverage on several Indian stocks across metals, textiles, engineering and luxury retail, with mostly Buy ratings and double-digit upside targets. Firms like Meesho, Vedanta Aluminium, GE Vernova T&D and Welspun Living are seen as key beneficiaries of sectoral growth and structural demand trends.

South Korean stocks experienced a dramatic plunge, exceeding 8% and triggering a trading halt. This sharp decline was primarily driven by a significant selloff in major semiconductor companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, alongside broader global tech sector weakness. The benchmark KOSPI index is now on track for its worst weekly performance in over…

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Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, are closed today, June 26, for Muharram. The MCX has a partial closure, while NCDEX is shut all day. This holiday marks the start of the Islamic New Year and is a significant observance. Investors can anticipate several more market holidays throughout the year, with the next closure…

Asian markets saw a dip, led by a pullback in heavyweight chip stocks after a strong rally. US futures remained steady following a volatile session on Wall Street, where tech giants like Apple experienced significant declines. Investors are closely watching the sustainability of high tech valuations amid concerns over AI spending and potential interest rate…