<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business &amp; World Business News</title><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business</link><description>Check latest updates on business, finance, budget and economy from across the world. Get daily updates for BSE Sensex, Share price, Stock markets, BSE, NSE, Nifty, business news on various sectors and much more from Times of India Business.</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>2026-05-22T18:03:39+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/1898055.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Fri, 22 May 2026 18:03:39 IST Bennett Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd, http://in.indiatimes.com/policyterms/1554651.cms</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business &amp; World Business News</title><url>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/507610.cms</url><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[AIIB launches $10 billion support facility for countries hit by Middle East conflict, India among key shareholders]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131263271.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[India's second-largest shareholder, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), has launched a $10 billion fund to aid member nations grappling with the Middle East conflict's economic fallout. This facility offers crucial support for energy and food security, alongside economic resilience, through fast-disbursing aid and liquidity for affected countries and businesses.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/aiib-launches-10-billion-support-facility-for-countries-hit-by-middle-east-conflict-india-among-key-shareholders/articleshow/131263271.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/aiib-launches-10-billion-support-facility-for-countries-hit-by-middle-east-conflict-india-among-key-shareholders/articleshow/131263271.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T17:36:34+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131263319,imgsize-627186.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[RBI announces record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend payout to Centre, surplus transfer rises again]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131262528.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The Reserve Bank of India has announced a record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend payout to the government for FY26, significantly boosting fiscal space amidst global uncertainties. This substantial transfer, a notable increase from previous years, reflects the central bank's robust financial performance and expanding balance sheet. The decision was made at the RBI Central Board's recent meeting.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rbi-announces-record-rs-2-87-lakh-crore-dividend-payout-to-centre-surplus-transfer-rises-again/articleshow/131262528.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rbi-announces-record-rs-2-87-lakh-crore-dividend-payout-to-centre-surplus-transfer-rises-again/articleshow/131262528.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T16:40:23+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131262533,imgsize-1265629.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI Mutual Fund raises Bandhan Bank bet, stake crosses 5% mark after fresh share purchase]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131261723.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[SBI Mutual Fund has boosted its investment in Bandhan Bank. The fund's stake now exceeds five percent after buying more shares. This move was reported on May 20, 2026. Bandhan Bank shares saw a slight increase on Friday. Investors are watching this development closely.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sbi-mutual-fund-raises-bandhan-bank-bet-stake-crosses-5-mark-after-fresh-share-purchase/articleshow/131261723.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sbi-mutual-fund-raises-bandhan-bank-bet-stake-crosses-5-mark-after-fresh-share-purchase/articleshow/131261723.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T15:47:27+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131261711,imgsize-787104.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hormuz crisis: Venezuela becomes India’s third-largest crude oil supplier in May]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131261272.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Venezuela has surged to become India's third-largest crude oil supplier this May, surpassing Saudi Arabia and the US. Indian refiners are boosting purchases of cheaper Venezuelan heavy crude due to its attractive economics and compatibility with complex refineries. This shift comes as West Asia conflict disrupts traditional shipping routes, prompting India to diversify its oil sourcing.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/hormuz-crisis-venezuela-becomes-indias-third-largest-crude-oil-supplier-in-may/articleshow/131261272.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/hormuz-crisis-venezuela-becomes-indias-third-largest-crude-oil-supplier-in-may/articleshow/131261272.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T15:30:07+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131261414,imgsize-1076596.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[RBI steps in with heavy dollar sales to defend rupee: Report]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131259669.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The Reserve Bank of India aggressively intervened, selling billions to defend the rupee against sustained pressure.  This significant dollar selling, even before markets opened, helped the currency strengthen.  Elevated oil prices remain a key concern, with policymakers considering further measures, including a potential interest rate hike, to stabilize the rupee.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rbi-steps-in-with-heavy-dollar-sales-to-defend-rupee-as-currency-rebounds-from-record-lows-report/articleshow/131259669.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rbi-steps-in-with-heavy-dollar-sales-to-defend-rupee-as-currency-rebounds-from-record-lows-report/articleshow/131259669.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T13:43:31+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131259793,imgsize-85594.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil to cross $200 per barrel? Report flags worst-case Hormuz scenario that Iran warned of]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131258286.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe global energy crisis, potentially pushing oil prices to $200 per barrel by late 2026.  Wood Mackenzie's report outlines three scenarios, with the worst-case predicting a significant economic contraction.  This warning echoes Iran's own earlier predictions amid escalating regional tensions.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/oil-to-cross-200-per-barrel-report-flags-worst-case-hormuz-scenario-that-iran-warned-of/articleshow/131258286.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/oil-to-cross-200-per-barrel-report-flags-worst-case-hormuz-scenario-that-iran-warned-of/articleshow/131258286.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T12:10:53+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131258376,imgsize-747646.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens over 100 points up; Nifty50 above 23,650 as US-Iran conflict uncertainty lingers]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131255104.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sensex-stock-market-today-22-may-2026-live-updates-nse-bse-gift-nifty-50-top-gainers-losers-mcx-stocks-in-focus-market-news/liveblog/131255104.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sensex-stock-market-today-22-may-2026-live-updates-nse-bse-gift-nifty-50-top-gainers-losers-mcx-stocks-in-focus-market-news/liveblog/131255104.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T07:59:33+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131255104,imgsize-118234.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian stocks today: Markets rise on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough; oil worries persist]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254968.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Asian markets rallied Friday, buoyed by hopes of US-Iran peace talks, though volatile oil prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns fueled inflation worries. Tokyo led gains as investor sentiment improved. Despite diplomatic optimism, rising crude prices prompted reassessment of global interest rate expectations, with the US Federal Reserve potentially hiking rates later this year.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/asian-stocks-today-22-may-2026-markets-rise-on-hopes-of-us-iran-breakthrough-oil-inflation-worries-persist/articleshow/131254968.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/asian-stocks-today-22-may-2026-markets-rise-on-hopes-of-us-iran-breakthrough-oil-inflation-worries-persist/articleshow/131254968.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T09:11:11+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131255730,imgsize-1093973.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for May 22, 2026 - check list]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131255277.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has chosen Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers (GRSE), NBCC as the top stocks to buy on May 22, 2026:]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/top-stocks-to-buy-today-stock-recommendations-for-may-22-2026-check-list/articleshow/131255277.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/top-stocks-to-buy-today-stock-recommendations-for-may-22-2026-check-list/articleshow/131255277.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T08:24:16+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131255287,imgsize-24360.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold prices set for second straight week of decline]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131255213.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/gold-silver-rate-today-live-updates-18k-22-carat-24k-gold-price-10g-silver-cost-per-kg-mcx-comex-etf-stock-precious-metal-gold-prediction-city-wise-cost-latest-gold-news/liveblog/131255213.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/gold-silver-rate-today-live-updates-18k-22-carat-24k-gold-price-10g-silver-cost-per-kg-mcx-comex-etf-stock-precious-metal-gold-prediction-city-wise-cost-latest-gold-news/liveblog/131255213.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T08:14:30+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131255213,imgsize-88566.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices today: Crude rises as doubts grow over US-Iran peace talks]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254827.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Oil prices surged Friday amid lingering uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks and ongoing concerns about supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz. Despite recent gains, benchmarks are set for a weekly dip. While gaps in negotiations have narrowed, any toll system in the Strait is deemed unacceptable.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/oil-prices-today-may-22-2026-crude-rises-as-doubts-grow-over-us-iran-peace-talks-hormuz-tensions-persist/articleshow/131254827.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/oil-prices-today-may-22-2026-crude-rises-as-doubts-grow-over-us-iran-peace-talks-hormuz-tensions-persist/articleshow/131254827.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T07:27:32+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254865,imgsize-660005.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITC sees 5% Y-o-Y net profit rise at over Rs 5k cr despite West Asia conflict]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131251832.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/itc-sees-5-y-o-y-net-profit-rise-at-over-rs-5k-cr-despite-w-asia-conflict/articleshow/131251832.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/itc-sees-5-y-o-y-net-profit-rise-at-over-rs-5k-cr-despite-w-asia-conflict/articleshow/131251832.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T01:56:00+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254811,imgsize-724518.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIC profit rises 19.3% to Rs 57,419 crore]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254828.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/lic-profit-rises-19-3-to-rs-57419-crore/articleshow/131254828.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/lic-profit-rises-19-3-to-rs-57419-crore/articleshow/131254828.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T07:20:10+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254820,imgsize-510567.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zepto plans to float Rs 11k cr IPO in July]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254809.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/zepto-plans-to-float-rs-11k-cr-ipo-in-july/articleshow/131254809.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/zepto-plans-to-float-rs-11k-cr-ipo-in-july/articleshow/131254809.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T07:16:12+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254803,imgsize-78178.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG Electronics Q4 net falls 8.2% to Rs 692.7cr]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254789.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/lg-electronics-q4-net-falls-8-2-to-rs-692-7cr/articleshow/131254789.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/lg-electronics-q4-net-falls-8-2-to-rs-692-7cr/articleshow/131254789.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T07:12:44+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254787,imgsize-408075.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adani to acquire Jaypee fertiliser arm for Rs 1.5k cr]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254761.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/adani-to-acquire-jaypee-fertiliser-arm-for-rs-1-5k-cr/articleshow/131254761.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/adani-to-acquire-jaypee-fertiliser-arm-for-rs-1-5k-cr/articleshow/131254761.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T07:10:23+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254766,imgsize-461652.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandra set to detail strategy on loss-making biz on May 26]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254669.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/chandra-set-to-detail-strategy-on-loss-making-biz-on-may-26/articleshow/131254669.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/chandra-set-to-detail-strategy-on-loss-making-biz-on-may-26/articleshow/131254669.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T07:01:03+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Reeba Zachariah</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254703,imgsize-488936.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPCL, Bharat Electronics &amp; more: Top stocks on brokers' radar today]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254626.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Goldman Sachs maintains a neutral stance on Jubilant Foodworks, citing margin pressures and slow Domino's growth. Nomura is bullish on BPCL, expecting earnings recovery. Morgan Stanley sees PI Industries returning to growth, with strong biologicals margins. Grasim Industries gets an upgrade on improving demand and margin-led growth.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/buy-or-sell-stock-recommendation-by-brokers-for-may-22-2026-jubilant-foodworks-bpcl-pi-industries-grasim-industries-bharat-electronics/articleshow/131254626.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/buy-or-sell-stock-recommendation-by-brokers-for-may-22-2026-jubilant-foodworks-bpcl-pi-industries-grasim-industries-bharat-electronics/articleshow/131254626.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T07:00:45+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Business Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254664,imgsize-695680.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevation Cap to sell 1.3% Paytm stake]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254693.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/elevation-cap-to-sell-1-3-paytm-stake/articleshow/131254693.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/elevation-cap-to-sell-1-3-paytm-stake/articleshow/131254693.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T06:59:35+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254694,imgsize-539413.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Index of services production set to come by July]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131254563.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/index-of-services-production-set-to-come-by-july/articleshow/131254563.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/index-of-services-production-set-to-come-by-july/articleshow/131254563.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-22T06:54:34+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Shiva</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131254565,imgsize-598633.cms"/></item></channel></rss>