*Financial News* 
Source; Leading newspapers 
*Compiled by Rudra Shares* 
Vande Mataram 
Tuesday, 12 May 2026

*Banking & Financial Services*
• Bank of Baroda targets over 10% growth in corporate lending in FY27.
• Niva Bupa aims to outperform industry peers in the retail health insurance segment.
• SIP inflows declined 3% to ₹31,115 crore in April after a strong March; stoppage ratio eased to 97.6%.
• FIIs sold equities worth ₹8,438 crore on May 11, while DIIs bought ₹5,940 crore.
• Bullion industry proposes a framework to mobilise idle household gold into productive working capital.

*Capital Markets & Regulation*
• NSE withheld ₹78 crore payout following a police complaint related to unauthorised F&O trades.
• Sebi may accelerate AIF fundraising approvals and capital deployment processes.
• Sebi proposes allowing depositories to utilise part of IPF income towards administrative expenses.
• BofA Securities settles insider trading matter with Sebi.
• Weak returns from recent IPOs are driving investors towards REITs and InvITs.
• Simca Advertising IPO subscribed 4 times on Day 2; issue closes on May 12.
• Peak XV Partners, Sequoia Capital and other investors plan partial stake sale in Groww.

*IT, Telecom & Technology*
• Vodafone Idea shares gained after reports indicated promoters may strengthen the company’s capital position.
• Smartphone tempered glass imports may face tighter quality restrictions under upcoming government measures.
• Supreme Court of India declined to reopen its 2021 ruling exempting foreign software payments from royalty tax.

*Consumption, Retail & Lifestyle*
• Premium alcoholic beverages and beer demand continue to remain strong across India in FY26.
• PVR Inox returned to profitability in Q4 supported by blockbuster movie releases.

*Hospitality & Travel*
• IHCL is increasing focus on overseas expansion as domestic operations remain stable.

*Oil, Gas & Energy*
• Oil marketing companies are estimated to be losing nearly ₹1,000 crore per day amid elevated crude prices.
• Oil prices moved higher as uncertain US-Iran negotiations kept supply concerns alive.
• PM Narendra Modi issued another appeal for energy conservation amid rising fuel concerns.
• Iran blamed the US and Israel for the global energy supply disruption impacting countries including India.

*Manufacturing & Industrial Policy*
• India is preparing a ‘Made in India’ branding initiative aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities.
• West Asia tensions: Gautam Adani said India should avoid dependence on foreign intelligence systems.

*Markets & Commodities* 
• Oil price concerns rattled Dalal Street as the rupee touched a record low.
• Michael Burry warned of a potential major reversal in Nasdaq markets.
• Gold prices declined to $4,684.32 per ounce in the international market amid geopolitical uncertainty.
• Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund reduced cash holdings and increased exposure to ITC, TCS and Infosys.

*Politics & Governance*
• Devendra Fadnavis and Shivraj Singh Chouhan supported PM Modi’s austerity message and criticised Rahul Gandhi.
• Bengal’s new administration under Adhikari launched initiatives including Ayushman Bharat implementation and BSF fencing measures.
• Tamil Nadu Assembly session begins amid a key floor test for the Vijay-led DMK government.
• AICC to discuss Kerala leadership with former PCC chiefs.
• PM Narendra Modi to visit UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from May 15–20.
• Himanta Biswa Sarma set to take oath again as Assam Chief Minister.

*Jai Hind* 
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