In the ever-evolving financial landscape of India, the nation’s central bank is determined to empower account holders with the fruits of higher interest rates. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is advocating for an upward revision of savings deposit rates, but it appears that banks, with an eye on fortifying their profit margins, are not…
The memo by Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital Management explores the concept of risk in investing, drawing an analogy between investing and chess. The author highlights the role of sacrifice in chess, where a player intentionally loses a piece to gain a more advantageous position. This concept is then applied to investing, where taking on…
In the latest report by Geojit, it has been observed that most spices on NCDEX experienced an upward trend on Thursday, with the exception of turmeric. Jeera and coriander futures witnessed gains due to strong demand, while turmeric futures faced a decline of over three percent due to tepid demand. Positive Growth in Spices Exports…
The Market Rollercoaster: A Test of Investor Patience The Indian stock market has been nothing short of a wild ride. After a volatile 2024, February 2025 continued to test investors’ patience with sharp fluctuations and bearish trends. The big question now is: will Nifty break a 29-year record with its fifth consecutive monthly decline? Let’s…
Indian markets opened in the red today as the Nifty 50 slipped after a gap-down open and struggled to reclaim higher levels, while the Sensex also traded lower amid a global risk-off mood and a weak rupee. IT stocks tried to support the index, but the broader market action in mid- and small caps showed…
Key Highlights: ✅ FPIs Outflow: ₹24,753 crore pulled out from Indian equities in the first week of March 2025.✅ Total Withdrawals: ₹1.37 lakh crore outflow by FPIs in 2025 so far.✅ 13 Consecutive Weeks of Selling: Since Dec 13, 2024, FPIs have offloaded $17.1 billion from equities.✅ Key Reasons: Summary: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued…
Ajay Piramal’s Remarkable Financial Triumph In the realm of financial success, few stories are as captivating as Ajay Piramal’s journey. Over the past 23 years, investors in Piramal’s flagship company have experienced a remarkable 28% average annual growth in their investments, dwarfing the Sensex’s 17%. The significance of compounding money at 28% annually versus 17%…
The cryptocurrency market is facing turbulence this autumn, and the signs of an impending winter are looming large. Amid economic uncertainties and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the long-awaited introduction of a group of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to ether has revealed the prevailing malaise in the crypto sector. Six ETFs, launched…
The recent phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump highlights a critical moment in the ongoing Middle East conflict. With global energy security at stake, the conversation focused heavily on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime artery that has been effectively throttled since the outbreak of hostilities on February…
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…
