Indian equity benchmarks Sensex $^BSESN and Nifty 50 $^NSEI surged nearly 1% on Monday, led by strong gains in the IT and oil sectors. The rally was supported by value-buying and improved investor sentiment across global markets, despite continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Lower crude oil prices provided additional support for domestic equities, helping India’s markets outperform many Asian peers.

SpaceX continues its aggressive expansion of the Starlink satellite internet network with the successful launch of 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). The launch, conducted shortly after sunset on Monday evening, marked the 200th orbital mission from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, further solidifying SpaceX’s dominance in commercial space transportation.

American Express $AXP announced a sweeping update to its U.S. consumer and business Platinum® Cards, marking the most significant overhaul in the product’s four-decade history. This strategic move comes at a time when evolving preferences among Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping spending patterns, particularly across travel, dining, and lifestyle categories.