Imagine an investor waking up in early July to check their portfolio—expecting the usual sluggish dribble of listings after a slow first half. Instead, a wave of IPOs bursts through: NSDL, Anthem Biosciences, Tata Capital, BlueStone, Crizac, and m....

The Shockwave MomentImagine, you’ve spent a decade at TCS, one of India’s most trusted IT giants, believing your job is rock solid. But then, an email arrives: “Organizational restructuring – your role is impacted.” For nearly 12,000 TCS....

Once Upon a Fed: A Meeting That Made HeadlinesPicture this: On July 24, 2025, President Trump tours the Federal Reserve’s massive headquarters renovation, donning a hard hat beside Fed Chair Jerome Powell. It’s a rare presidential visit—the f....

On July 24, 2025, India and the United Kingdom inked a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) — a deal that took nearly 14 rounds of negotiation over three years. But beyond the paperwork and press conferences, this agreement symbolizes something big....

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has long been the undisputed leader in India’s electricity trading market, with over 90% market share and strong profit margins. But now, a major regulatory change from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission....

The world runs on silicon. Tiny, intricate semiconductor chips power everything from our smartphones and laptops to advanced AI systems and cutting-edge defense technologies. Recognizing the strategic importance of this industry, India is aggressi....

On a recent afternoon, a Mumbai garment exporter shared how an impending India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is boosting confidence, pushing him to hire more staff and expand product lines. This optimism is felt across sectors, from auto to agro, ....

It’s not every day that the country’s largest private lender surprises the street with a bonus issue. But when HDFC Bank announced a 1:1 bonus issue in July 2025—its first in nearly two decades—it didn’t just make headlines; it reshaped portfolios....

For much of modern history, India has positioned itself as a sovereign voice in a divided world—never quite picking sides, yet playing all sides carefully. Today, as global power dynamics intensify, that balancing act is entering a far more volati....

The Indian pharmaceutical industry, often hailed as the “pharmacy of the world,” is staring at a potential headwind. In a recent interview, former US President Donald Trump hinted at massive tariffs — possibly 200% or more — on foreign pharmaceuti....

The Indian rupee has recently found itself in choppy waters. What began as a mild currency dip is now turning into a broader concern, thanks to renewed US tariff threats and a firming US dollar. For investors, policymakers, and market participants....

“The future of banking isn’t just about balance sheets—it’s about how quickly you can earn a customer’s trust.”India's banking sector is undergoing a visible transformation. While public sector banks (PSBs) still dominate in terms of scale and....

“Inflation is like water—it seeps in unnoticed until it changes the landscape.”For decades, Japan was the poster child of low inflation and ultra-loose monetary policy. But 2025 has brought winds of change. With inflation consistently overshooting....

Just when the markets were warming up to the idea of a September rate cut, the latest U.S. retail inflation data landed like a bucket of ice water. Core consumer prices in the U.S. remain stubbornly high, rising more than expected and dimming the ....

“Every revolution begins with a cluster of ideas — and it blooms where talent meets opportunity.”India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are entering exactly such a revolution. What started as cost-saving back offices has now transformed into AI-....

IntroductionLast month, Meera, a school teacher in Bhopal, noticed something unusual while doing her monthly grocery run — the total bill was lighter by nearly Rs 600. Tomatoes that had touched Rs 80/kg last year were now comfortably pri....

Think of a busy airport where one key airline suddenly gets grounded. Flight schedules are disrupted, travelers get stranded, and everything slows down. That’s what happened in India’s futures and options (F&O) market when SEBI tempo....

Picture a giant warehouse, fully stocked, but with no immediate buyers. That’s what India’s banking system has looked like lately, flush with funds but unsure where to deploy them. This is reflected in a surprising data point from the Reserve B....

Though Nifty50 slid to 25,000 at the start of the week, two sectors stood out for their resilience: pharma and realty. Let’s explore what propelled their gains today (July 14, 2025), backed by data, and what lies ahead.Looking to act on these tren....

In a twist of global trade irony, what hurts one country can sometimes help another — and India’s textile sector is cashing in. With the United States reimposing or raising tariffs on Chinese textile and apparel imports, Indian textile manufacture....

India’s financial markets are witnessing a quiet power shift — and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are right at the center of it. While traditional banks have long dominated lending and credit distribution, NBFCs are now stealing the spotl....

After months of rallying to fresh lifetime highs, the Indian stock market is taking a breather. Both Sensex and Nifty have recently entered a phase of consolidation, where sharp directional moves are replaced by sideways trading, low volumes, and ....

India’s infrastructure story is no longer just about highways and railways — it’s about solar parks, EV corridors, defence corridors, and indigenous manufacturing hubs. In 2025, as the nation’s infrastructure spending crosses a whopping $125 ....

In a striking reminder to India’s growing legion of retail traders, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has sounded the alarm on rising retail losses in the derivatives segment. While trading in futures and options (F&O) has....

India’s bond market is having its moment — and it’s about time. With the total market size now exceeding a staggering Rs 53 trillion, retail investors are waking up to the idea that there’s more to wealth creation than stocks and FDs. Thanks ....

India is laying down the bricks of its future — quite literally. With infrastructure investment crossing $125 billion in 2025 and more mega projects lined up, the country is in the midst of one of the largest construction and development boom....

As global trade tensions once again take center stage, Indian equity markets are facing a fresh test of resilience. With renewed tariff threats from the United States, particularly under the possibility of a second Trump presidency, investors are ....

In 2025, Indian investors are increasingly looking beyond the usual suspects — stocks, mutual funds, and fixed deposits — and giving serious attention to an often-underestimated asset class: corporate bonds. As interest rates stabilize and compani....

India’s mutual fund industry has hit a massive milestone in 2025 — 100 million unique SIP accounts. Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), once considered a niche investment tool for salaried individuals, have now become the go-to strategy ....

The Indian earnings season has officially begun, and leading the charge is none other than Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). As the country’s second most valuable company and the flagship of India’s IT sector, TCS’s Q1 results often set t....

As Donald Trump gears up for another presidential run, global trade jitters are back in the spotlight. The former US president has hinted at reinstating or expanding tariffs on foreign imports — a move that could send ripples across global supply ....

The return of Donald Trump to the global spotlight in 2025 has reignited worries about tariffs, protectionist trade measures, and supply chain reshuffling. With talk of new or higher US tariffs on goods from Asia, including India, Indian businesse....

Jio Financial Services has just added another feather to its cap. In 2025, the company secured final approval from SEBI to launch its own stockbroking operations, marking a major milestone in its push to become a full-scale financial powerhouse. T....

In a move that has caught the attention of traders and institutions alike, SEBI’s recent scrutiny of the trading strategies of Jane Street and other high-frequency participants is reshaping India’s F&O market. With the regulator stepping up it....

India’s unlisted markets are heating up in 2025, with one name repeatedly capturing investor imagination — the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). Before its long-awaited IPO sees the light of day, retail investors are scrambling to ge....

Chhattisgarh has made headlines in 2025 with a bold new policy shift that could set the tone for other states. Under the new framework, the state government has decided to actively encourage retail participation in equity investing while simultane....

India’s booming startup ecosystem is set for another milestone with Meesho, the social commerce giant, officially filing for its initial public offering in 2025. From humble beginnings connecting home-based sellers to millions of buyers through Wh....

The Serum Institute of India, long hailed as one of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturers, is taking a surprising and ambitious leap in 2025. Stepping beyond its traditional pharmaceutical and vaccine empire, Serum has unveiled plans to enter ....

In a world where every rupee counts, Indian savers are starting to ask a simple question — why settle for 2.5 to 4 percent interest in a traditional savings account when better options exist? Enter liquid funds, a category of mutual funds that is ....

India’s primary market has welcomed another heavyweight in 2025, with HDB Financial Services making a spectacular stock exchange debut. Backed by HDFC Bank, HDB Financial Services is among the largest non-banking financial companies, or ....

India’s ambitions to lead in artificial intelligence are no longer just a buzzword, and Telangana is proving it with real action. The state’s new initiative, the Telangana Global Digital Exchange (TGDeX), launched in 2025, is poised to accelerate ....

India’s stock market has been riding a wave of optimism in 2025, with foreign portfolio investors, or FPIs, playing a starring role. After a period of cautious inflows during global uncertainty, FPIs have returned in force, pumping billions o....

India’s startup ecosystem has faced a bumpy ride in recent years. After a wave of layoffs in 2022 and 2023, many feared the so-called startup dream was crashing to reality. But 2025 has brought a fresh breeze of optimism. Layoffs among Indian star....

India’s currency has been on quite a ride in 2025, with the rupee recently touching 85.75 against the US dollar. For many, this feels like a worrying milestone, but there is more to the story than just a weaker currency headline. The Reserve Bank ....

India’s trade relations with the United States have seen ups and downs over the decades, but 2025 has brought a fresh twist. The two countries have finalized a new trade framework that offers Indian exporters a 20 percent tariff edge in specific s....

For much of modern history, India has positioned itself as a sovereign voice in a divided world—never quite picking sides, yet playing all sides carefully. Today, as global power dynamics intensify, that balancing act is entering a far more volati....

India’s growth story is evolving, and so are the sectors that investors trust the most. As we step deeper into 2025, certain industries have clearly emerged as favorites among retail and institutional investors. In particular, financials, pha....

India’s booming social media ecosystem has given rise to a new breed of celebrity: the financial influencer. From YouTube channels explaining stocks to Instagram reels about quick money tips, these creators have become powerful voices for millions....

In Q4 of FY25, India’s economy clocked an impressive 6.7% GDP growth, defying global headwinds and domestic uncertainties. At a time when many developed nations are wrestling with slowing growth and inflation worries, India seems to have found its....

The Indian IPO market in 2025 is refusing to slow down, with fresh names joining the parade seemingly every month. And the latest lineup is as diverse as it gets: Raymond Realty, Globe Civil Projects, and Icon Facilitators ....

From July 2025, a fresh round of GST and PAN rules will officially kick in — bringing both relief and responsibilities for Indian businesses. These changes are aimed at boosting compliance, cracking down on tax evasion, and making it easier for au....

India’s startup scene, once overflowing with unicorn dreams and headline-making deals, is now feeling a bit of a funding chill in 2025. From sky-high valuations to more cautious VCs, there’s no doubt that Indian tech startup funding has ....