The broader market experienced positive buying interest, with the BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices rising by 0.7% and 1.6%, respectively. Market Surge Following RBI’s GDP Forecast Sensex and Nifty saw significant gains, climbing nearly 2% around noon on June 7. This uptick came after the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
In a surprising turn of events on January 31, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) dealt a severe blow to Paytm Payments Bank, imposing an unprecedented ban on all banking activities after February 29. Unlike previous actions, this move lacked any potential for redemption, raising questions about the gravity of the regulatory concerns that led…
NSE Could Open a New Chapter for Its Own Shares The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) could soon create an unusual situation in the Indian capital market: its own shares may become available for trading on the NSE platform, even though the company would formally list its shares on another exchange. According to reports…
In a strategic move, the government is gearing up to initiate the sale of IRFC shares through an offer for sale (OFS) during the ongoing fiscal year. This authoritative revelation underscores the government’s commitment to prudent financial management. IRFC’s Recent Financial Performance In the first quarter of the current fiscal year, IRFC posted a net…
Nykaa Fashion, under the leadership of CEO Adwaita Nayar, has taken a strategic step towards improving its profitability by introducing convenience charges to its customer base. This decision comes in the wake of Nayar’s acknowledgment that Nykaa Fashion’s performance hasn’t aligned with its internal expectations. Embracing Additional Charges for Profitability Enhancement To optimize its profitability…
Everyone said the fintech boom was over. The venture money dried up, valuations cratered, and the press moved on to the next shiny thing. But here’s what the headlines missed: the infrastructure play is just getting started. “Most people confuse the hype cycle for the growth cycle. In India’s fintech story, we haven’t even hit chapter…
Nifty Soars: FY24 Witnesses Remarkable Performance The financial year 2023-24 marked an exceptional period for the Indian stock market, with the Nifty showcasing outstanding growth. Garnering over 30 percent returns, this fiscal year proved to be the most lucrative since 2010. A significant majority, approximately 48, of the Nifty 50 stocks demonstrated positive returns, reflecting…
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…
TCS announces a major $700 million acquisition of Salesforce specialist Coastal Cloud, marking its second US buyout in under three months and boosting its AI-cloud prowess. Acquisition Details Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) revealed on December 10 its all-cash deal to acquire Coastal Cloud Holdings, a top Salesforce partner, for up to $700 million (including deferred…
May 2026 Global Macro Briefing | Edition #1 Let me be direct with you. The global economy did not collapse in April 2026. Growth continued. Jobs were created. Stock markets had their best month in years—the S&P 500 climbed over 10%, and the Nasdaq surged 15%. And yet—if you look one layer beneath the surface—the…
