Over 40 lakh households have adopted rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, significantly boosting India’s clean energy transition. The scheme, launched in February 2024, is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with Gujarat leading installations. This initiative empowers citizens to become power producers, reducing electricity bills and generating income.
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 2,536.9 crore for the March quarter, a significant shift from a profit of Rs 3,067.5 crore a year ago. The airline’s performance was impacted by a sharp rupee depreciation and a challenging operating environment, despite a rise in total income.
US stocks continued their record-setting rally, driven by strong earnings and AI optimism, pushing major indices higher. Despite inflation and geopolitical concerns, investor sentiment was buoyed by hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire extension, easing energy market pressures. Technology stocks, particularly Dell, led the gains as markets closed the week on a positive note.
US stocks continued their record-setting rally, driven by strong earnings and AI optimism, pushing major indices higher. Despite inflation and geopolitical concerns, investor sentiment was buoyed by hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire extension, easing energy market pressures. Technology stocks, particularly Dell, led the gains as markets closed the week on a positive note.
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Friday. Investor wealth saw a substantial decline of Rs 5.77 lakh crore. Benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, plunged sharply in the final trading hour. Concerns over a weaker monsoon outlook and geopolitical uncertainty fueled the sell-off. Broad-based selling pressure was observed across various sectors.
India’s foreign exchange reserves dropped by $7.511 billion to $681.384 billion in the week ending May 22, marking a second consecutive weekly decline. This decrease follows a significant fall in the previous week, with the reserves now under pressure due to the Middle East conflict and RBI’s currency market interventions.
