BILKUL BAZAAR— The Weekly News Wrap
- Bilkul Bazaar Sunday Special
- The Week It Was | June 21 – 27 0f 2026
Top 10 National Business News
- India’s first Green Hydrogen train moves closer to rollout
Indian Railways announced significant progress on the country’s first hydrogen-powered train, a major step towards clean and sustainable rail transport. - ICICI Bank leads gains among India’s most valued companies
Six of India’s top ten listed companies added nearly ₹88,700 crore in market value during the holiday-shortened week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainer. - SEBI continues market reforms
Capital market regulator SEBI introduced and discussed measures aimed at improving market transparency, investor protection and ease of doing business in the securities market. - Jio IPO buzz keeps primary market active
Discussions surrounding the anticipated Jio IPO continued to dominate investor interest, making it one of the most talked-about developments in India’s capital markets this week. - AI chip demand boosts India’s technology outlook
Continued global demand for AI infrastructure is expected to benefit Indian IT services, semiconductor design firms and electronics manufacturing. - Air India expands international hub strategy
Air India continued strengthening its network strategy by improving connectivity through major Indian hubs, reinforcing its long-term global aviation ambitions. - Government pushes Digital India initiatives
The government advanced several digital governance initiatives aimed at improving citizen services and promoting technology-driven economic growth. - States intensify investment promotion
Several states accelerated preparations for upcoming investment summits and industrial projects to attract domestic and foreign investment. Madhya Pradesh announced that Bhopal will host its Global Investors Summit in 2027. - Manufacturing and infrastructure remain key growth drivers
Public and private sector investments continued to support manufacturing, logistics and infrastructure expansion across multiple sectors. - Start-up ecosystem remains resilient
Indian start-ups continued attracting investor interest, particularly in AI, fintech, deep-tech and clean-energy segments, despite cautious global funding conditions.
Top 5 International Business News
- SK Hynix becomes South Korea’s most valuable listed company
Riding the global AI boom, SK Hynix overtook Samsung Electronics in market value, highlighting the surging demand for advanced memory chips. - Wall Street mixed as AI stocks remain volatile
US markets witnessed volatility as investors assessed AI-related valuations, while Micron gained on strong AI demand projections and Apple faced pressure after price revisions. - Global regulators increase focus on AI in finance
Financial regulators across major economies accelerated the use of artificial intelligence for fraud detection, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. - Bitcoin extends strong rally
Cryptocurrency markets remained buoyant, with Bitcoin approaching fresh highs amid improving investor sentiment and increased institutional participation. - Global investors monitor oil prices and geopolitical risks
Energy markets remained sensitive to geopolitical developments, with crude oil prices and inflation expectations continuing to influence global investment decisions.
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