🗞️ Government Raises ₹45,306 Crore Through Disinvestment & Asset Monetisation
The government mobilised ₹45,306 crore through disinvestment and asset monetisation in FY26, exceeding its revised estimate for the financial year.
Higher-than-target proceeds give the government additional fiscal flexibility while supporting its broader strategy of unlocking value from public assets and improving capital allocation.
💬 Expert Take — “Exceeding the revised monetisation target is positive for fiscal management. Effective asset monetisation can help fund new infrastructure and capital expenditure without relying entirely on additional borrowing.”
🗞️ BSNL Bets ₹77,000 Crore on 4G & 5G Expansion
BSNL is planning a ₹77,000 crore investment in its 4G and 5G network expansion as the state-owned telecom operator targets profitability by FY29.
The investment is aimed at strengthening network coverage and capacity, improving competitiveness, and accelerating BSNL’s transition towards next-generation telecom services.
💬 Expert Take — “The scale of BSNL’s investment shows how capital-intensive India’s telecom transition remains. Execution will be critical—the real test will be whether network expansion translates into subscriber growth, better monetisation, and a sustainable path to profitability.”
🗞️ Government Buying Goes Digital Through GeM
India’s Government e-Marketplace (GeM) continues to transform public procurement by connecting government buyers with businesses through a transparent digital marketplace.
The platform has expanded opportunities for MSMEs, startups and other sellers while improving competition and efficiency in government purchasing.
🗞️ India & Egypt Look to Expand Investment and Digital Trade
India and Egypt have discussed strengthening investment flows and digital services trade as the two countries look to deepen their economic relationship.
The discussions covered opportunities for stronger business cooperation and expanding bilateral trade across emerging sectors.
🗞️ India-Singapore Partnership Gets Fresh Push
India and Singapore held their 19th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, reviewing bilateral cooperation and opportunities to deepen the strategic partnership.
Singapore remains an important economic partner for India, particularly across investment, technology, finance and connectivity.
🗞️ Bharat Forge Q1 Earnings in Focus
Bharat Forge’s Q1 performance put the spotlight on its revenue, profitability and margin performance, along with management’s FY27 outlook.
Investors are particularly tracking the company’s defence, oil & gas and automotive businesses as it continues diversifying beyond its traditional auto components operations.
🗞️ Adani Group Faces Questions Over Alleged Airline Plans
According to the Economic Times, MP Mahua Moitra raised allegations regarding the Adani Group’s disclosures about possible airline plans.
The claims should be treated as allegations rather than established facts; the development puts attention on corporate disclosures and transparency around any potential aviation strategy.
🗞️ Elon Musk’s Wealth Reportedly Grew $875 Million a Day
According to an NDTV report, Elon Musk’s fortune has increased at an average pace of approximately US$875 million per day since 2025.
The extraordinary increase highlights how sharply the valuations of Musk-linked businesses have influenced his overall wealth.
📊 Market Update
📈 Sensex: 78,542.44 ▲ 43.27 (+0.06%)
📈 Nifty 50: 24,583.80 ▲ 13.15 (+0.05%)
🪙 Gold (per gram)
24K: ₹15,197 ▼ ₹38
22K: ₹13,930 ▼ ₹35
18K: ₹11,398 ▼ ₹28
🥈 Silver: ₹2,45,000/kg