The global economy is entering a new phase where technology, geopolitics, and monetary policy are shaping the future more than ever before. While economic growth remains positive, major institutions are warning about rising risks. According to the IMF, global growth is expected around 3.1% in 2026, lower than historical averages due to geopolitical tensions, energy…
Mankind Pharma, India’s fourth-largest pharmaceutical company by domestic sales, has strategically moved forward with its Rs 13,630 crore acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV). In a bold funding move, the pharma giant has partnered with Kotak Mahindra Capital and IIFL Capital to launch a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) worth up to Rs 3,000 crore,…
Bears dominated the stock market again on August 8, as India’s key indices, Nifty and Sensex, closed lower. A significant drop in IT and Metal stocks contributed to the negative sentiment. At the close, the Sensex fell by 581.79 points or 0.73%, ending at 78,886.22. Meanwhile, the Nifty dropped by 180.50 points or 0.74%, finishing…
After a successful year of implementing the T+1 settlement, it has shown high levels of operational effectiveness. Recently, SEBI has introduced a new option for clearing and settling funds and securities on the same day (T+0) in addition to the existing T+1 settlement cycle. According to the T+0 system, trades will be settled on the day…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has made significant adjustments to the lot size for trading derivatives contracts linked to the Nifty 50 index, aiming to enhance accessibility and participation in the market. Here’s a breakdown of the revisions and their implications: Reduction in Lot Sizes Nifty 50 Index The lot size for Nifty 50 contracts…
In a positive turn of events, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently revised its projections for global economic growth, unveiling an optimistic outlook for 2024. The upgraded forecasts specifically highlight positive trends in the world’s largest economies, the United States and China. This upward shift is attributed to a quicker-than-anticipated easing of inflationary pressures,…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to transfer a dividend of between Rs 85,000 crore and Rs 1 lakh crore to the government for FY25, driven by anticipated higher interest income from foreign securities, according to economists. The RBI’s board is meeting today to finalize the dividend payout. Budgeted and Revised Estimates The…
Procter & Gamble announced Thursday that it plans to lay off 7,000 workers over the next two years, roughly 15% of its non-manufacturing workforce. In a statement, the company said it’s trying to become more efficient and reduce costs as it faces tougher competition. “There will also be some changes aimed at making the company…
Abhishek Integrations Limited (AIL) has surged to new heights, hitting an upper circuit and achieving a 52-week high at Rs 44.85 per share, driven by significant developments in its business operations. The company recently secured new orders valued at Rs 2.70 crore from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), boosting investor confidence and propelling the…
Introduction Here’s a number that should reframe how you think about 2026: emerging market stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 for five straight quarters, and they’re on track for a sixth. Not because Wall Street stumbled — the S&P 500 is still posting solid gains — but because the AI trade has found a second…
