Monday, September 14
In its latest review, MSCI has announced the inclusion of four Indian stocks into its Global Standard Index, effective as of the close of August 26, 2025. The additions, Hitachi Energy India, Swiggy, Vishal Mega Mart, and Waaree Energies, highlight the growing relevance of these companies in India’s evolving equity landscape and are expected to drive significant index-linked activity.These inclusions are made on MSCI’s methodology, which considers market capitalisation, liquidity, and investability criteria. MSCI has also announced the removal of two Indian stocks from the Global Standard Index:Sona BLW PrecisionThermaxThese changes are part of MSCI’s regular rebalancing activity and are aimed at maintaining index representativeness in line with global standards.As per the latest est
Israel said Friday it will intensify its 22-month war with Hamas by taking over Gaza City, drawing a dismissal from the militant group and renewed international calls to end the conflict, while stirring fears for Palestinian civilians and Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. Israel's air and ground war has killed tens of thousands of people in Gaza, displaced most of the population, destroyed vast areas and pushed the territory toward famine. The timing of another major ground operation is unclear. It will likely require mobilizing thousands of troops and forcibly evacuating civilians, almost certainly exacerbating the humanitarian catastrophe. An official familiar with the plans to take over Gaza City said the operation would be "gradual" and that there is no start date. The official spok
