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UK's Prudential plc is acquiring a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore, gaining operational control and marking a strategic reset for its India business. This move allows Prudential to deploy a wider product suite and leverage Bharti's domestic reach, aiming to boost insurance penetration in India.

India's top companies saw a significant market valuation surge last week, with Reliance Industries leading the gains. Despite a volatile trading period, the BSE Sensex managed a modest advance. While several giants added billions, others like Bharti Airtel and Hindustan Unilever experienced notable dips. Analysts point to global optimism and domestic buying as drivers for the market's recovery.

With the upcoming wedding season – a time when gold remains an essential purchase for both investment and its auspicious significance – jewellers share what consumers may choose instead if they are planning to get married this year.

Anthropic and OpenAI have fired another salvo, launching their own services companies. While some believe this will force software firms to become more differentiated, others price these stocks at zero earnings growth

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday after a late sell-off in heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains. Concerns over the rupee hitting a fresh record low and elevated crude oil prices also weighed on investor sentiment, though IT stocks provided some support.

Haryana Board Class 12 results are out, with an 84.67% pass rate. Girls outperformed boys, and Science students led in stream performance. Deepika topped the state with 499 marks. Students unhappy with their scores can apply for re-evaluation within 20 days. Check the list of Haryana Board Class 12th toppers here.

Jefferies raised Bharti Airtel's target price to Rs 2,350 on strong Q4FY26 performance, while JP Morgan upgraded Cipla to overweight citing improved earnings visibility and attractive valuations. Morgan Stanley maintained an underweight rating on Dixon Technologies due to revenue and EBITDA misses, and HDFC Securities upgraded Hyundai Motor India to add, noting management's renewed focus on domestic growth and exports.

The Board of School Education Haryana has declared the Senior Secondary (Academic) Examination result for February/March 2026 at www.bseh.org.in. The overall pass percentage stands at 84.67%, with girls outperforming boys by 6.52%. Science recorded the highest stream-wise result at 90.08%. A total of 2,42,856 students appeared, and 2,05,618 passed. Charkhi Dadri topped district performance, while Nuh was lowest. Re-evaluation applications will remain open for 20 days after result declaration.

Foreign funds net sell 8.4K crore stocks; investors poorer by 6 lakh crore

Indian markets brace for volatility this week, driven by US-Iran tensions and crude oil price swings. Investors will also scrutinize crucial inflation data from India and the US for interest rate clues. Key corporate earnings are also on the radar, alongside foreign investor activity, shaping market sentiment.

AIIMS-Patna hosted a national neonatal resuscitation programme, aiming to train over 18,000 healthcare professionals in a single day. This initiative, aligned with India's Newborn Action Plan, seeks to significantly reduce neonatal mortality. Experts stressed strengthening referral systems and skilled intervention during the crucial "First Golden Minute" to improve newborn survival rates across the country, particularly in Bihar.

India's scholarship program for Afghan students has shifted online, significantly boosting female enrollment to over 500, a stark contrast to pre-Taliban figures. This digital pivot allows Afghan women, barred from higher education at home, to pursue studies remotely, preserving India's educational outreach despite collapsed physical mobility.

The plan aligns with the government’s broader objective of strengthening India’s capabilities in satellite communications, particularly in LEO systems, as reliance on foreign providers raises strategic and security concerns.

Stock market today: The BSE Sensex, comprising 30 stocks, advanced 355.90 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 77,269.40. During the session, it had surged as much as 997.25 points, or 1.29 per cent, reaching an intraday high of 77,910.75.

Dalal Street concluded the holiday-shortened week with gains, as the combined market valuation of India's top 10 firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore, led by Reliance Industries. Despite a volatile trading environment and mixed global cues, investor sentiment remained resilient, with the BSE Sensex rising 0.32%.

Delhi-NCR's office market experienced a significant slowdown in Q1, with gross leasing falling 28% to 3 million sq ft due to lower new supply. Despite this, the long-term outlook remains positive, with major developers actively investing in the region. Pan-India office leasing, however, saw a 10% rise, driven by foreign companies establishing Global Capability Centres.

India announced their squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with Yastika Bhatia returning after ACL surgery and Pratika Rawal missing out on the T20 setup despite making the Test squad. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma and Shree Charani earned places, while Radha Yadav retained her spot. Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were unavailable due to injuries.

India’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad announcement saw Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur miss out due to injuries, with the BCCI confirming both were unavailable for selection. Uncapped pacer Nandini Sharma earned a maiden call-up after a strong WPL season, while Yastika Bhatia returned after recovering from ACL surgery. Pratika Rawal was excluded from the T20 squad but included for the one-off Test against England.

Google has commenced construction of its largest AI hub in Visakhapatnam, India, a significant digital infrastructure investment. Partnering with AdaniConneX and Nxtra, the hub aims to bolster India's AI growth and digital economy. The project signifies a commitment to local talent development and responsible resource management.