*Financial News*
Source: Leading Newspapers
*Compiled by RUDRA SHARES* 
Vande Mataram
Wednesday, 13 May 2026

*Metals, Mining & Commodities*
• Coal India to set up Chile, Singapore units in critical minerals push
• Gold, silver and precious metal imports to get costlier as govt hikes import duty to 15%
• Bridal jewellery gets a gold rush across India as panic buying over policy curbs and higher duties intensifies

*Technology, Telecom & Electronics*
• HP India supply chain can tide over chip shortage: MD Ipsita Dasgupta
• Voda Idea may consider raising fresh funds to bolster its books
• IT stocks tumble on OpenAI's push into AI adoption

*Auto, EV & Mobility*
• JSW MG Motor set to build an Indian core for electric passenger vehicles
• Global headwinds put electric bike companies on price hike path

*Banking, Finance & Markets*
• EXIM Bank plans to raise ₹99,500 cr funds in FY27 amid global volatility
• True North exits Fedbank Fin in a Rs 385.4-cr block deal
• Fund houses face compliance push on portfolio overlap
• Sebi may relax norms for agri commodity F&O contracts
• FIIs/FPIs sell Indian equities worth Rs 1,959 cr; DIIs buy Rs 7,990 cr on May 12
• Global investment funds, domestic MFs and insurance firms queue up for Groww shares after lock-in expiry
• India’s economic strength defies foreign outflow fears, says S&P
• Mutual funds keep cash holdings elevated in April despite sharp market rebound

*Energy, Power & Infrastructure*
• Power, renewable energy ministries to discuss green power curbs and grid penalties
• India launches $1.5 billion maritime insurance pool, issues first covers
• Noida airport regulator AERA fixes Rs 490 UDF for departing domestic passengers
• Adani Ports to invest $1.36 billion in Europe expansion
• No status quo on Adani Port land: Supreme Court

*Hospitality, Travel & Consumer*
• Leela Palaces bets on firm domestic demand; staycations rise: CEO
• Outbound travel slows as Indians rethink foreign holidays amid crisis and costs

*Economy & Policy*
• West Asia crisis a wake-up call for self-reliance: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
• CEA Nageswaran says West Asia crisis a balance of payments stress test; to impact CAD, inflation & exchange rate
• ‘No more business as usual’: Piyush Goyal’s wake-up call to Indian industry amid Gulf crisis

*Gaming & Media*
• Nazara plans to divest esports, adtech biz to sharpen gaming focus: Nitish Mittersain

*Politics & Governance*
• Assam to advance on path of development and prosperity under PM Modi, CM Himanta: Sonowal
• DMK raises concerns on possible mix-up in postal votes between two Tiruppattur constituencies
• Farooq Abdullah opposes alcohol ban in J&K, cites revenue loss
• AIADMK rebels back Vijay ahead of Tamil Nadu floor test
• Adhikari aide murder: CBI takes over probe into Chandranath Rath case from Bengal police
• Rahul Gandhi takes views of Kerala Congress leaders on choice of Chief Minister

*Global Affairs*
• Donald Trump says US ready to do ‘whatever is necessary’ on Russian oil waiver as crude prices rise
• Lack of good faith, dishonesty by US significant obstacle to end war: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi

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