BILKUL BAZAAR— The Daily News Wrap

9:00 PM |06 – 07 Aug 2026

National Business News Highlights

1. India–US Trade Talks Progress on Tariff Issues
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US can move ahead with a trade agreement once tariff-related concerns are addressed, indicating continued momentum in negotiations.

2. SEBI’s New Auction-Based Market Closing Gains Traction
India’s new auction-based closing mechanism for F&O stocks is improving price discovery and transparency while aligning the market with global practices.

3. RBI’s Growth Outlook Boosts Market Sentiment
Following the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged while raising India’s growth forecast and lowering inflation projections, investor confidence remains positive.

4. UPI Merchant Fee Debate Continues
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said consumers already bear the cost of digital payments indirectly, while any decision on merchant charges will require broader policy consideration.

5. Biocon Reports Strong First-Quarter Performance
Biocon posted more than a four-fold jump in quarterly profit, driven by robust growth in its biosimilars and generics businesses.

6. Manipal Health Makes Strong Stock Market Debut
Shares of Manipal Health closed significantly above their IPO price, reflecting healthy investor demand for healthcare offerings.

7. Market Participants Adjust to New Closing Session Rules
Brokers and institutional investors are adapting trading strategies under the revised end-of-day auction framework introduced this week.

8. Infrastructure Spending Continues to Support Growth Outlook
Economists believe sustained government infrastructure investment remains one of the strongest drivers of India’s economic expansion this fiscal year.

9. Digital Payments Continue to Expand Across India
Industry experts expect UPI transaction volumes to keep rising as digital payment adoption deepens among consumers and merchants nationwide.

10. Investors Eye Upcoming Inflation Data
Domestic markets are expected to closely track India’s upcoming inflation numbers and global macroeconomic indicators for further policy cues.

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International Business News Highlights

1. Global Markets Await Key US Inflation Data
Investors worldwide are focused on next week’s US inflation figures, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decisions.

2. US Stocks Poised for Strong Weekly Finish
Wall Street futures pointed to gains as investors responded positively to corporate earnings and expectations surrounding the latest jobs data.

3. Google Restructures AI Leadership
Google is reorganising its artificial intelligence operations and strengthening leadership around its Gemini AI platform to enhance competitiveness.

4. High Fuel Prices Persist Despite Softer Crude Oil
Global fuel prices remain elevated due to limited refining capacity and supply-chain constraints, even as crude oil prices have eased.

5. Strait of Hormuz Developments Ease Shipping Concerns
Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement on maritime traffic arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.

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