Air India scored a 2-1 victory in the battle of Mumbai giants in the National Football League.
Local giants Mahindra United wasted chances galore but did carve out a 2-0 victory in the National Football League.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower due to investor caution over rising bond yields, a weaker rupee, and fresh fuel price hikes, which have revived inflation concerns.
Indian carmakers experienced a robust start to the new fiscal year, with an estimated 4.5 lakh passenger vehicles sold in April, marking a 27 per cent increase year-on-year, attributed to factors like GST 2.0, repo rate cuts, and income tax benefits.
A goal in each enabled the Mumbai champions beat Indian Bank 2-0 in a National Football League match.
Mahindra United registered two impressive victories on the second day of the Nike-Manchester United Premier Cup (under-15) South and West Zone football qualifiers in Margao, Goa, on Thursday. First they beat Sporting Clube de Goa 1-0, and followed it up with a 2-0 win over Air India 2-0.
With Mahindra United disbanding their team, Vasco Sports Club, who finished third behind HAL and ONGC in the second division, should be promoted to the elite first division of the I-League for the coming season, says Goa Football Association secretary Savio Messais.
The Mumbai side scored once in each half to get the better of Dempo in an NFL match.
India internationals Steven Dias and N P Pradeep, who are in a transfer controversy with their employer, said since Mahindra United has agreed to a hike in their salary they have no issues in playing for the Mumbai club if the promise is kept.
India's consumption stocks, which have outperformed the broader market, are now facing significant pressure due to a gradual rise in fuel prices and the potential for higher inflation. Analysts warn that companies may be forced to pass on increased input costs to consumers, potentially hurting demand across both staples and discretionary categories, with a looming threat of deficient monsoon rainfall further exacerbating inflationary concerns.
Indian stock markets rallied in early trade after US President Donald Trump announced a halt to planned military strikes on Iran, citing requests from Gulf leaders and ongoing "very big discussions" that could lead to a deal. This de-escalation, coupled with foreign fund inflows and gains in IT and Adani group stocks, contributed to the positive market sentiment. Track Sensex and Nifty on May 19, 2026.
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is largely bullish among analysts following its Q4FY26 results, driven by strong SUV demand, a robust product pipeline, and improving growth visibility across segments, despite near-term margin pressures from rising commodity costs and potential weakness in the tractor cycle.
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is implementing a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to fortify its supply chains against geopolitical volatility, logistical challenges, and regulatory risks, drawing lessons from recent global disruptions.
The defending champions' hopes of retaining the National Football League crown suffered a major setback after they were beaten 0-1.
The Mumbai teams were involved in a 1-1 draw in an eighth round I-League match.
Indian stock markets concluded Tuesday's trading session lower, reversing intraday gains due to late-session selling in blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. The decline was primarily driven by the Indian rupee hitting a new record low against the US dollar and elevated global crude oil prices, compounded by geopolitical uncertainties.
Felix Aboagye's goal gave the Mumbai side their first victory from two matches in the National Football League.
Mahindra United won their maiden IFA Shield title with a 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan in the final.
The fancied Mumbai side was beaten 0-2 in the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup football tournament.
Churchill Brothers upset Mahindra United 2-1 to move into the eighth place in the National Football League.
Flavio Rodrigues's goal gave the Mumbai champions a 1-0 victory in the National Football League.
Two second half strikes by Ranty Martins enabled Dempo to beat Mahindra United 3-2 in the ONGC I-League, played at Nehru Stadium, in Margao on Monday.
The Brazilian striker scored once in each half in a 2-0 victory over Indian Bank in the National Football League.
Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava is pushing for increased government incentives for biogas-powered vehicles over hybrids, emphasising their net-zero carbon emissions and the valuable organic manure they produce, while also advocating for continued GST benefits for electric vehicles.
Tata Motors emerged as the biggest gainer in the passenger vehicles (PV) market in the second half of FY25, following a GST rate cut in September, achieving the highest growth among major OEMs and overtaking Mahindra & Mahindra in volumes.
If anybody needed any confirmation why Mahindra United and JCT continue to inhabit the lower rungs of the I-League table, today's 15th round encounter between the two former champions provided the requisite proof.
Manjit Singh scored in the dying moments to help Salgaocar snatch a 2-1 victory over Mahindra United and avoid relegation in the I-League football on Monday.
A fine brace by Jose Ramirez Baretto guided the Mumbai champions to a 4-2 victory over Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in the Federation Cup football tournament.
Holders Churchill Brothers of Goa, down to 10 men in the last 25 minutes, held former champions Mahindra United of Mumbai to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the I-League at the Cooperage football ground on Thursday.
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 1 per cent, driven by strong earnings reports from FMCG and auto sectors, alongside a rally in Asian markets and signs of de-escalation in geopolitical tensions.
Mahindra, who led 1-0 at half-time, scored through Douhousey D Pierre (first minute), Steven Dias (52nd) and substitute Tarif Ahmed (injury time of second half).
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump in early trade, mirroring weak global trends, as escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly a drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear facility, pushed crude oil prices higher. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for May 18, 2026.
Mahindra United made a spirited rally to edge past a fighting ten-man JCT Mills, 2-1 to move to the top of the table.
Passenger vehicle sales in India reached a record high of 4.7 million units in FY26, boosted by strong performances from major automakers and the implementation of GST 2.0.
The Mumbai outfit are also negotiating with East Bengal's Baichung Bhutia.
Sunday Seah's goal gave the former chamopions from oa a 1-0 victory in the National Football League.
JCT Mills held former Durand Cup winners Mahindra United to a 1-1 draw in the ninth National Football League.
Viva Kerala put up a spirited display against Mahindra United to earn a 1-1 draw in a seventh round I-League encounter at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Friday. Wisoot Bunpeng (29th minute) and Mohammad Rafi (54th) were the scorers for Viva Kerala and Mahindra United respectively.
