Indian equities ended lower on Friday, with the Sensex down 387.73 points (0.47%) at 82,626.23 and the Nifty 50 slipping 96.55 points (0.38%) to 25,327.05, snapping a three-day winning streak. Analysts noted profit booking amid Fed rate cut hopes and U.S.-India trade progress, with PSU banks, metals, and pharma outperforming, while IT, FMCG, and private...Read More

Laser Power and Infra Ltd, cable and conductor manufacturer, is gearing up to file its preliminary papers this month with markets regulator Sebi to raise anywhere between Rs 1,200 crore and Rs 1,500 crore through an initial public offering (IPO), people familiar with the matter said.Read More

Quarterly earnings reporting, intended to ensure transparency, is increasingly undermining long-term innovation. High compliance costs, management time, and pressure to meet short-term targets force companies to cut R&D budgets, creating a “tragedy of the commons” for national growth. Global trends show alternatives work, yet India persists with the old system, benefiting short-term traders over long-term...Read More

Indian equities extended gains for a third consecutive week, with the Nifty50 rising 0.8% by September 19, 2025, despite net FII outflows of ₹10,962 crore. Positive global cues, optimism around India–US trade talks, and the US Fed’s 25 bps rate cut supported the rally. Key support-resistance levels and intraday time clusters indicate potential short-term opportunities...Read More

Amid this growth, around 18 of the stocks have delivered positive returns, with 12 posting impressive gains between 10% and 70% in FY26 so far.Read More

India’s GST 2.0 reform introduces a simplified two-rate structure — 5% for essentials and 18% for aspirational goods, with luxury/sin taxed at 40%. The move aims to boost consumption, ease compliance, and correct duty distortions. Analysts expect benefits for FMCG, cement, insurance, healthcare, and agriculture, alongside stronger private capex, improved earnings momentum, and potential GDP...Read More

India’s spirits market is emerging as a high-growth consumer sector, driven by premiumisation, which boosts both topline and margins. While overall industry growth is mid-to-high single digits, the prestige and above (P&A) segment—led by scotch and white spirits growing at 15–20% CAGR—is expanding rapidly. Indian players and multinationals alike are strengthening premium portfolios and launching...Read More

Asset managers and wealth advisory firms are not just managing money for clients but also delivering outsized returns for their own shareholders.Read More

Navratri 2025 offers a cosmic moment for investors to reassess portfolios and align investments with long-term goals. Experts advise reviewing SIPs, rebalancing away from overheated sectors, avoiding festive FOMO trades, and staying disciplined. With equity, debt, and gold allocation in check, investors can harness the nine-night energy for steady wealth creation rather than short-term gains.Read More

The broking arm of Anand Rathi will launch its Rs 745 crore IPO on September 23, priced between Rs 393 and Rs 414.Read More