BILKUL BAZAAR— The Weekly News Wrap

• Bilkul Bazaar Sunday Special 04 July 2026
• 9:00 PM to 9.00 PM |  July 03 – July 04

Top 10 National Business News

1. PM Modi inaugurates India’s first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex
   Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan as part of development projects worth over ₹1.06 lakh crore, aimed at strengthening the country’s energy and manufacturing sectors.
2. Amazon Prime Day 2026 begins with major discounts
   Amazon India’s three-day Prime Day sale kicked off with offers across smartphones, laptops, electronics, home appliances and fashion, along with bank discounts and no-cost EMI options.
3. Indian stock markets end higher
   Benchmark indices closed in the green on Friday, with the Sensex gaining 261 points and the Nifty closing above 24,270, supported by gains in IT and pharmaceutical stocks.
4. HCLTech surges after billion-dollar technology deal
   Shares of HCLTech rallied after the company announced a $1.14 billion contract with a Fortune Global 50 enterprise, boosting investor confidence in the IT sector.
5. Raymond Realty records strong pre-sales growth
   Raymond Realty reported more than a two-fold increase in Q1 pre-sales to around ₹700 crore, driven by healthy demand in the residential housing segment.
6. Retail space leasing rises across major Indian cities
   Retail leasing in malls and high streets increased by 18% across India’s top eight cities, reflecting improving consumer demand and expansion by retail brands.
7. India’s bond market continues to attract investors
   Strong foreign inflows and easing bond yields have kept investor interest high in India’s debt market, with bond issuances maintaining momentum.
8. Metal stocks outperform on strong demand outlook
   Shares of leading steel and metal companies gained after analysts projected improved earnings supported by infrastructure spending and higher domestic demand.
9. Real estate sector maintains positive momentum
   Housing demand remained robust across key markets, encouraging developers to launch new projects and expand their residential portfolios.
10. Digital banking ensures uninterrupted services
    While some bank branches remained closed due to regional holidays, customers continued to access banking seamlessly through digital platforms including UPI, internet banking and mobile apps.

International Business News Updates

1. Global markets end the week on a positive note
   Global equities advanced as technology stocks rebounded, while investors assessed economic data and expectations surrounding future interest rate decisions.
2. US construction spending edges higher
   Construction spending in the United States rose modestly in May, although residential homebuilding continued to remain under pressure due to higher financing costs.
3. Bitcoin trades below $60,000
   Bitcoin remained below the $60,000 mark amid cautious investor sentiment over global monetary policy and ETF fund flows.
4. UAE stock markets close higher
   Major stock indices in the United Arab Emirates ended in positive territory, supported by gains in industrial and investment companies.
5. Nokia’s AI-led turnaround draws investor attention
   Nokia continued to attract investor interest as its artificial intelligence-driven business strategy strengthened growth prospects in the telecom technology sector.

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