Nokia is set to increase its market share in India after securing a major 4G/5G deal with Vodafone Idea, replacing Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE in key circles like Chennai and Andhra Pradesh. As part of the three-year agreement announced on September 22, 2024, Nokia will emerge as Vodafone Idea’s largest supplier, covering regions that…
Charting a New Course for Trade Rules in the 21st Century The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has embarked on a groundbreaking journey, and the next two years will unveil its potential as a blueprint for cutting-edge, rules-based trade frameworks. Spearheaded by the United States and joined by 13 influential nations—India, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, Indonesia,…
BEIJING — Mainland Chinese investors are pouring into the Hong Kong stock market at unprecedented levels, driving record purchases as the Hang Seng Index hovers near three-year highs. On Monday, net mainland Chinese purchases of Hong Kong stocks hit a record HK$29.62 billion ($3.81 billion), according to Wind Information data. This marks the highest level…
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been steadily withdrawing funds from the Indian equity market, with a notable sell-off of Rs 30,000 crore in the first fortnight of March 2025. This trend follows a significant outflow of Rs 34,574 crore in February and Rs 78,027 crore in January, bringing the total outflow to Rs 1.42 lakh…
U.S. trading partners threatened to escalate trade tensions with the United States on Thursday after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs raised fears of higher prices in the world’s largest consumer market. The penalties, announced Wednesday, triggered a global market selloff and drew widespread condemnation, marking a dramatic shift from the decades-long era of trade liberalization….
In the mid-day session, the Nifty Auto index soared to an unprecedented peak of 22,634.05, led by remarkable gains in M&M and Bajaj Auto. Concurrently, the Nifty Realty index exhibited robust growth, climbing by over a percent. Market Resilience: Sensex and Nifty Near Peak Levels As of April 30 afternoon, both benchmark indices, Sensex and…
SBI Life Insurance, a prominent player in the insurance sector, has recently reported a modest APE (Annualised Premium Equivalent) growth of 4% for the quarter ending June 2023. Despite this, brokerages are maintaining a bullish outlook on the company’s stock, citing several factors that contribute to its positive standing, including the brand reputation, effective distribution…
In a riveting display of market dynamics, the index embarked on its journey at 21,773.55, surging to an impressive high of 21,928.25 throughout the day. This robust bullish momentum was complemented by a relatively narrow trading range, with the session’s low recorded at 21,715.15. Identifying Breakout Stars: Top 3 Stocks in the Spotlight Indian Railway…
It has been a turbulent Thursday for HDFC Bank. India’s premier private lender saw its shares plummet by nearly 9% in early trade today, March 19, 2026. The volatility followed the sudden exit of part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty, an event that wiped out over ₹1 lakh crore in market valuation within minutes of the opening…
Visiting Warren Buffett in Omaha a few years ago, my students and I got a rare glimpse into his method for selecting managers. When asked about his process, Buffett explained it simply: He takes them to lunch, and if they seem motivated by money alone, he doesn’t hire them. For Buffett, with his extraordinary knack…
