The Big StoryIndia’s economy narrowly avoided a major shock last week as geopolitical tensions flared in the Middle East. The Iran-Israel conflict threatened to disrupt global oil supplies and escalate military tensions. Instead, the episode became a catalyst for India to accelerate its defense sector ambitions. A ceasefire was reached on Wednesday between Iran and…
The Reserve Bank of India’s latest monthly bulletin highlights growing concerns over a weakening global economy, driven by escalating trade and tariff tensions and accompanying financial market volatility. While these global developments could dampen India’s growth through reduced external demand, the RBI notes that the country’s domestic growth engines—consumption and investment—remain relatively insulated from external…
Domestic Bets Dominate Amid Global Trade Uncertainty As global trade risks intensify ahead of the April 2 U.S. tariff decision deadline, India’s portfolio management service (PMS) managers are reassessing their strategies. While markets initially rebounded from the steepest small- and mid-cap correction since the pandemic, momentum is fading, and investor nervousness is resurfacing. How are…
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…
IntroductionIndia’s gold imports surged to a record $14.86 billion in November 2024, marking a four-fold increase compared to $3.44 billion in November 2023. This spike was largely driven by festive and wedding season demands, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry. Key Highlights of the Surge 1. Cumulative Growth in Gold Imports 2. Gold…
IntroductionIndia’s wholesale inflation rate eased to 1.89% in November, down from 2.36% in October, according to the latest data. This decline was driven by a drop in food prices, especially vegetables, offering a breather from the inflationary pressures seen in recent months. Key Drivers Behind the Decline 1. Seasonal Food Supplies Bring Relief 2. Manufactured…
At the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit, Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman and Co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, expressed confidence in the resilience of India’s markets and future potential for the Nifty index. Despite the current slowdown in earnings growth, Agrawal emphasized that this downturn is only temporary, and he expects a revival within the next six…
In a significant boost to India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions, the Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, has announced an investment of Rs 83,947 crore (USD 10 billion) to set up a semiconductor plant in Maharashtra. Partnering with Israel’s Tower Semiconductor, this project is set to take place at the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)…
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)…
The Indian stock market experienced a significant boost around noon on June 3, with both the Nifty and Sensex indices rising over 3%. This surge followed exit polls on June 1, which predicted a decisive victory for the NDA government, sparking widespread buying across the board. Market Performance All 13 sectoral indices were in the…
