BofA prefers oil producers over refiners as crude prices stay elevated

BofA prefers oil producers over refiners as crude prices stay elevated

Bharat Subramanian, Senior Analyst (Energy) at BofA Global Research, believes upstream oil and gas companies are better positioned than downstream players if crude oil prices remain elevated and the rupee continues to weaken. Subramanian said the direction of crude prices remains difficult to predict because of ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. However, he noted that BofA’s current…

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US FDA finds violations at Alkem Labs’ Daman facility after 12-day inspection

Alkem launches India’s first ready-to-use semaglutide syringe for diabetes and weight loss from ₹350

Alkem Laboratories has launched semaglutide in single-shot pre-filled syringes in India, becoming the first pharmaceutical company in the country to introduce this convenient delivery format. Available in multiple dose strengths, the ready-to-use syringes are priced from ₹350, making the therapy more accessible and affordable for patients. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved…

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India slips to seventh in global market cap rankings as South Korea pulls ahead

India slips to seventh in global market cap rankings as South Korea pulls ahead

India’s equity markets slipped to seventh place in terms of market capitalisation on Tuesday, June 2, as heavy foreign selling, weak earnings growth and limited exposure to AI-linked stocks allowed South Korea’s chip-heavy market to overtake it. South Korean stocks have rallied this year, driven by AI chipmakers, which have lifted the combined value of…

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Half of South Korea’s stock market value rests on just two companies

Half of South Korea’s stock market value rests on just two companies

South Korea has overtaken India as the world’s sixth-largest equity market, driven by a powerful rally in AI-linked semiconductor stocks. The shift highlights growing investor concentration in chipmakers, while India’s market remains broader and more diversified. By Yoosef K   June 2, 2026, 5:28:07 PM IST (Published) Chipmakers are reshaping global equity rankings, underscoring investors’ growing…

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