RBI has not softened its regulatory stance on banks and NBFCs, and approvals for large stake acquisitions—especially by foreign investors—will continue to depend on strict “fit and proper” checks, says former RBI deputy governor R Gandhi. While foreign interest in India’s financial sector is rising, approval timelines and standards will remain unchanged.Read More

Citigroup set its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin ‍and ether at $143,000 ​and $4,304, respectively, betting on regulatory easing and increased ⁠adoption.Read More

ICICI Pru AMC, Ola Electric, BLS International, GPT Infraprojects, Meesho and HDFC AMC were in focus on Friday amid IPO listing action, court rulings, large order wins and profit booking.Read More

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath has warned traders that poor position sizing is one of the biggest causes of market losses. He said even traders who are right most of the time can be wiped out by a single oversized bet, stressing that risk management is critical for long-term survival.Read More

Indian equities may face prolonged consolidation as high valuations, weak earnings visibility and rupee depreciation weigh on sentiment, says Ajay Srivastava of Dimensions Corporate. He remains bullish on autos and US technology stocks, cautions against new-age platform companies, and expects capital to gradually shift toward global equities and precious metals.Read More

Ather Energy is launching its own auto insurance services. This move aims to simplify the ownership experience for its electric two-wheeler customers. The company will partner with multiple insurers to offer policies nationwide. This strategy is part of Ather’s plan to build a complete ecosystem around its vehicles.Read More

More than 300 BSE 500 stocks ended 2025 in deep losses, with names like Ola Electric, FirstCry and Aditya Birla Fashion plunging as much as 70% amid volatility and sectoral churn.Read More

Gurmeet Chadha, Managing Partner and CIO at Complete Circle Consultants, has advised investors not to be negative on the stock markets, as they have the tendency to keep humbling people.Read More

On Friday, the Indian Rupee made a notable leap, gaining 54 paise to wrap up at 89.66 against the US Dollar. This uptick was fueled by robust corporate dollar inflows and a dip in crude oil prices. Coupled with a positive trend in local equity markets, the Rupee’s performance signals a potential recovery after an...Read More

German ‍government bond yields edged up ​on Friday, after European Union leaders agreed to ⁠borrow an extra 90 billion euros ($105.46 billion) over two years to fund Ukraine’s defence, rather than use frozen Russian assets to do ‌so.Read More