The Indian stock market witnessed a brutal first half in 2026. The benchmark index Nifty 50 dropped almost 9% in the first half of the year (H1CY26), with stocks such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and HCL Technologies plunging 34-38% during the period.
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Vedanta to Sell 1.6% Stake in Hindustan Zinc via OFS at Rs 685; Rs 4,600 Cr Fund Raise Plan
Vedanta Ltd (NSE: VEDL) has announced its plan to sell up to 1.6% stake in Hindustan Zinc Ltd through an Offer for Sale (OFS). The company aims to raise around Rs 4,600 crore from this stake sale.