Indian equities opened higher after two weak sessions, helped by softer crude, better global cues, and easing geopolitical nerves, but traders are still watching whether Nifty can sustainably move back above 24,000. Top 3 highlights: Sensex and Nifty opened in the green, with Nifty moving back above 23,900 in early trade. Consumer durables, pharma, and…
Even after stepping down as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, Warren Buffett’s final financial footprint left the world talking. With a staggering $370 billion cash pile—mostly tucked away in Treasury bills—many wondered: Why was the world’s greatest investor sitting on the sidelines? In a recent conversation with CNBC’s Becky Quick,…
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…
Gold surged past the monumental $3,000 per ounce threshold for the first time ever on Friday, continuing its record-breaking rally as investors sought refuge from economic uncertainty. The precious metal climbed 2.94% in morning trading to reach $3.85 per ounce, just a day after surpassing its previous high from late February. Spot gold was up…
Tata Capital Ltd. is aiming for a valuation of up to $11 billion in what could be India’s largest initial public offering (IPO) this year, according to sources familiar with the matter. The financial services arm of Tata Group is expected to raise as much as $2 billion through the public offering. The company’s board…
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…
The Indian stock market faced significant losses in early afternoon trading, driven by global uncertainties and weak cues from U.S. markets. Investor sentiment was dampened by concerns over Donald Trump’s tariff policies, reports of a new bat coronavirus strain in China, and escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. As a result, the Nifty index slipped…
India is preparing for a deluge of mega listings this year that may send the value of initial public offerings soaring past 2024’s record run, even as the nation’s economy wobbles and currency faces growing strains. At least seven companies are in the pipeline to raise at least $1bn each this year, according to investment…
Advanced Stage of RBI’s Vetting Process for IDBI Bank Sale The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) review of potential bidders for IDBI Bank’s stake sale is progressing well, as reported by Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). This development marks a significant step in the strategic disinvestment…
Raamdeo Agrawal, the Chairman and Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, provided the following key insights on the pre-budget market conditions: The market is an “approximate machine” that goes up and down in an unpredictable manner. It may go up 5 steps, then down 4 steps, then up 7 steps, and then down 4 steps….
