Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty 50 ETF has outperformed its benchmark by nearly 12% this financial year, a feat achieved by strategically tendering shares into a buyback at a premium. This “passive-plus” approach, also benefiting its Nifty IT ETF, aims to offset fees and generate incremental alpha for investors.Read More

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The Nasdaq closed higher Tuesday, while the S&P 500 and Dow declined as investors assessed economic data for the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Nonfarm payrolls saw a modest increase, but the unemployment rate rose. Investors are now pricing in significant interest rate cuts for next year.Read More

Oil prices surged Wednesday following President Trump’s order for a complete blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers. This move, aimed at increasing pressure on President Maduro, introduces fresh geopolitical concerns amid existing demand worries. The blockade could impact significant daily oil volumes, potentially boosting prices. The U.S. has recently intensified its campaign against Venezuela’s oil...Read More

Gold prices surged as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report fueled expectations of future interest rate cuts. The rising unemployment rate in November pressured the dollar and Treasury yields, making gold more attractive. Investors are now keenly awaiting key inflation data this week for further market direction.Read More

Kotak Mahindra Bank is restructuring its microfinance portfolio, significantly reducing joint liability group (JLG) loans to focus on individually underwritten loans. The bank aims to rebuild its microfinance book to previous levels, cautiously expanding to manage the cyclical nature of the business. Early indicators for its new underwriting model are encouraging, with improved collection efficiency.Read More

State Bank of India’s chairman CS Setty has reshuffled top management portfolios following the arrival of new MD Ravi Ranjan. Ranjan will now oversee risk, compliance, and stressed assets, while Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh takes charge of international banking, global markets, and technology. The changes aim to streamline operations and leverage expertise across key banking...Read More

Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra projects India’s real GDP to grow 7.5% in the next fiscal, driven by reforms and supportive policies. Headline inflation is expected to remain within the RBI’s comfort zone around 4%, with the central bank likely maintaining a softer monetary stance.Read More

Investor interest in Indian equities has hit a nearly two-year low, with average daily turnover declining significantly. This subdued activity stems from uncertainty and underperformance in mid- and small-cap stocks, impacting retail investors, HNIs, and brokerages alike.Read More

Seven companies, including Fusion Cx and Orient Cables India, have received Sebi’s approval for their IPOs. Fusion Cx plans a Rs 1,000 crore issue, while Orient Cables India aims for Rs 700 crore. Other companies like RSB Retail India and Lohia Corp also received nod for their offerings.Read More