BlackRock’s Ben Powell says India is poised for a market rebound as valuations normalise, US–India trade tensions ease and global AI-driven flows rebalance. He urges investors to shift from passive investing to more active, selective strategies amid geopolitical fragmentation and technological disruption. Powell remains bullish on India, US equities, Japan and India’s high-yielding local currency...Read More

India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) reported a significant milestone, surpassing 24 crore unique trading accounts in November 2025. This surge, driven by digitalization and policy support, reflects growing retail confidence and has led to a 22-year high in investor ownership of listed companies.Read More

Indian stocks experienced a pause on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty closing largely unchanged as a four-day rally lost steam. While easing inflation and hopes for an India-U.S. trade deal provided some support, caution ahead of Bihar election results tempered market sentiment.Read More

SBI Funds Management Ltd. is planning a significant initial public offering. The asset manager aims to raise as much as $1.2 billion. This IPO could take place in Mumbai during the first half of 2026. Banks will be invited to pitch for mandates soon. SBI Funds may be valued at $12 billion.Read More

The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day lower by 6 paise at 88.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as foreign fund outflows and continuous dollar demand from local importers, including oil companies, exerted pressure on the local currency.Read More

European shares were steady on Thursday, as investors braced for crucial U.S. economic data following the end of the nation’s longest government shutdown, while losses in Siemens also limited gains after it reported underwhelming earnings.Read More

Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Four2Eight Opportunities Fund has invested ₹956 crore in Ahmedabad-based Match Graphics, a décor paper manufacturer for laminates and MDF boards. The funding will help accelerate expansion, enhance digital printing capacity, and grow global presence.Read More

At least 15 PMS funds across small-cap, sectoral and multi-cap themes delivered stellar October returns, led by Sundaram Alternate Assets’ Rising Stars with 10.5%. Fintech, healthcare and thematic portfolios dominated gains, while only a few hybrid and large-cap strategies lagged.Read More

Retail and mutual fund investors raised their stakes in Reliance Industries during the September 2025 quarter, signalling domestic confidence despite a 9% stock dip, even as FIIs reduced holdings and turned cautious on Indian equities.Read More

India’s top banks are poised for a re-rating as interest rates stabilize and credit growth accelerates. Analysts anticipate improving net interest margins and strong corporate loan book expansion, boosting valuations for major lenders like ICICI, HDFC, and SBI.Read More