The celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title victory are still going strong. After lifting their second IPL trophy on May 31, the franchise hosted a special celebration evening for players, support staff and their families in Ahmedabad.

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Among the guests at the event was renowned mentalist Aakarsh Bhat, who later shared a series of inside pictures from the memorable evening on social media. Along with the photographs, Bhat also revealed some interesting details about his interaction with Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, and several RCB stars.

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Recalling his experience, the mentalist admitted that he initially assumed Virat and Anushka might not be interested in participating in the magic session. However, he was pleasantly surprised by their reaction.

"We thought Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma would say no to magic. Surprisingly, it was quite the opposite! They both thoroughly enjoyed it. Plus, Anushka literally gave a jaw-dropping reaction to one of the acts. I wish someone recorded that moment," he wrote.

The fun reportedly didn't stop there. According to Aakarsh, several members of the IPL-winning squad enthusiastically joined the session and became part of the interactive performances.

"What followed was even more crazy! Andy Flower, Dinesh Karthik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Vicky Ostwal, Josh Hazlewood and Phil Salt all joined in for the fun. It felt more like I was performing for my college mates. They were so humble, super fun and enthusiastic. This event will be etched in my memory," he added.

What Anushka Sharma wore for the celebration?

Anushka Sharma's evening look also grabbed attention online. Opting for comfort over glamour after the high-pressure final, the actress wore a purple checks antifit kurta crafted from handwoven cotton, paired with a classic white pyjama set. The outfit, reportedly priced at ₹6,250, was completed with traditional Kolhapuri-style flats, perfectly complementing her understated fashion aesthetic.

The celebration evening came after an emotional night for the franchise and its supporters. Following RCB's title-winning victory, Virat Kohli was seen sharing heartfelt moments with teammates, family members, and fans. Videos of Kohli gifting his batting pads to supporters, interacting with Krunal Pandya's son, and celebrating alongside Anushka Sharma quickly went viral across social media.

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New Delhi: India's electric vehicle (EV) market registered an increase in demand during May this year, as higher fuel prices pushed more buyers towards battery-powered alternatives, according to reports by Nomura and HSBC.

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According to Nomura, EV sales in May reached 6.4 per cent of passenger vehicle sales, compared with 4 per cent in FY26, while electric two-wheelers accounted for 8.9 per cent of sales, up from around 6.5 per cent last year. The brokerage said that demand sentiment shifted more towards EVs which is continuing to gain traction.

Similarly, an HSBC report said, "The recent hikes in fuel prices has led to customer demand to incline towards purchasing an electric vehicle." The brokerage estimated electric two-wheeler penetration at 9.3 per cent and electric passenger vehicle penetration at 6.6 per cent in May.

Tata Motors Sees Strong Growth In EV Segment

Among carmakers, Tata Motors continued to be the major beneficiary due to the surge in demand for electric cars. The company reported an 85 per cent year-on-year increase in EV sales, while EV bookings have grown 2.5 times over the past two months.

According to Nomura, Tata Motors is seeing particularly strong demand in the segment that costs below Rs 15 lakh and plans to increase EV production capacity from 10,000 units a month to 15,000 units.

Electric Two-Wheeler Market Expands

The shift was even more pronounced in the two-wheeler segment. TVS Motor remained the market leader with around 42,000 electric scooter registrations in May, followed by Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy. Ather's sales more than doubled year-on-year, helping the company gain a market share of 16.5 per cent, the Nomura report states.

Brokerages Remain Optimistic On EV Growth

While rising commodity costs remain a concern for manufacturers, both brokerages believe the demand for electric vehicles is gathering momentum. Nomura is of the view that "EVs are at an inflection point" in the Indian market, supported by favourable policy measures and growing consumer acceptance.

Rising Oil Prices Add To EV Appeal

The oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel prices by around Rs 8 per litre over a two-week period in April. The Indian crude basket, which determines domestic fuel pricing, remained above $100 per barrel for three consecutive months in May, over the prolonged Middle East crisis that has led to a choking of Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas exports transit.

The continued vacillations in the peace negotiations between the US and Iran amid regular breaches of the ceasefire has led to more uncertainty and expectations of further rise in oil prices.

Indian oil companies are still losing Rs 550 crore a day on the sale of petroleum products as the government has reined in price hikes to protect consumers.

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