📰 India Business Brief: Top Headlines for June 18, 2026

Business Standard

• US-Iran Peace Pact Unveiled: A 14-point interim agreement between the US and Iran has been announced to halt the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal includes a $300 billion private investment vehicle to rebuild war-hit Tehran.
• PM Modi at G7 Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attending the G7 summit in France, emphasized that access to Artificial Intelligence must be broad and inclusive, while reaffirming India’s commitment to global peace.
• QS World University Rankings: Indian universities have shown significant improvement in the latest QS rankings, though experts note that a gap in international academic reputation persists.
• Sports Roundup: India secured an emphatic 95-run victory over the Netherlands in the Women’s T20 World Cup, while Thomas Tuchel’s England defeated Croatia 4-2 in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.

Economic Times

• NSE Files for $3 Billion IPO: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for a mega $3 billion initial public offering, with State Bank of India (SBI) listed among the ten major investors offloading stakes.
• India-UK Trade Deal: The long-awaited India-UK trade pact and social security agreement are set to come into effect on July 15, 2026, expected to unlock nearly $480 million in immediate tariff cuts.
• US Fed Holds Rates: In Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed Chair, the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75%, while signaling a potential rate hike by the end of the year.
• SpaceX Market Volatility: SpaceX shares experienced their first decline since a record-setting IPO, dropping 7.3% as investors reacted to limited free float and the upcoming expiry of insider lockups.

Mint

• Market Momentum: Indian equities extended their rally for a fourth session; the Sensex rose 347 points to 77,155.62, while the Nifty closed at 24,085.70, buoyed by falling crude oil prices linked to the US-Iran peace deal.
• Reliance's AI Manifesto: Mukesh Ambani has reportedly asked top executives to draft a manifesto to make Reliance Industries the world’s first "AI-native" large conglomerate.
• Edible Oil Price Relief: Industry analysts predict a 10% drop in edible oil prices in the coming months as easing West Asia tensions and improved supplies from Indonesia lower freight and commodity costs.
• Stock Recommendations: Market expert Raja Venkatraman has recommended "Buy" ratings for Titagarh Rail Systems, Five-Star Business Finance, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders for the current trading cycle.

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