Indian markets surged on the new expiry day, erasing recent losses. Strong domestic and global factors fueled the rally. The Nifty is nearing its all-time peak. Companies like Paytm, M&M, Bajaj Auto, Zydus Life, and Ashoka Buildcon are in focus due to significant news. Investors are advised to maintain a positive stance.Read More

Municipal bonds in India have reached a record high this fiscal, surpassing ₹1,000 crore, driven by government interest subsidies and SEBI’s encouragement. The Nashik Municipal Corporation recently raised ₹200 crore, highlighting the growing attractiveness of this funding avenue for urban local bodies undertaking developmental projects.Read More

Prashant Jain, co-founder of 3P Investment Managers, anticipates Indian large-caps to compound at 11-12% over the next three to five years. He expresses caution on popular themes like consumption and manufacturing, citing expensive valuations, and believes small- and mid-caps have overshot fair valuations due to a surge in new investors.Read More

Indian equity indices surged over 1% on Wednesday, mirroring global gains as softer US retail sales data fueled expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate cut. The Sensex and Nifty neared record closing levels, driven by strong investor sentiment and foreign inflows. All sectoral indices ended higher, with metals leading the advance.Read More

As the financial landscape evolves, Indian banks are on a robust quest for capital through bond markets. This week, Canara and ICICI banks are poised to unveil bond offerings amounting to an impressive ₹7,500 crore. In a recent maneuver, Axis Bank successfully raised ₹5,000 crore through a strategic private placement of non-convertible debentures.Read More

Irdai, India’s insurance authority, is stepping up to harmonize relations between health insurers and hospitals through active discussions with industry representatives. Their talks revolve around crucial elements such as claim settlements, rate structures for medical packages, and the facilitation of cashless insurance services.Read More

In a forward-thinking initiative, the Reserve Bank of India is simplifying wealth management for business families. By allowing the transfer of ownership of investment companies to private family trusts, they’re paving the way for smoother succession planning and minimizing potential disputes. The focus remains on designating family members as trustees, which strengthens familial control over...Read More

Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Poonam Gupta stated that food’s significant weight and price swings in India’s Consumer Price Index complicate inflation forecasting. This is crucial for monetary policy decisions. The RBI uses various models and indicators to predict inflation and growth. Forecasts for 2025-26 show inflation at 2.6%. Data updates are vital for...Read More

ICIL offloaded 34.3 million Airtel shares worth Rs 7,200 crore to long-term institutional investors, cutting its stake below 1%. The sale saw strong global interest and came at a slight discount to market price.Read More

Nifty surged past 26,200, reversing a three-day losing streak on broad-based buying. Analysts signal renewed bullish momentum, highlighting key support levels and upside targets while recommending L&T Finance and Man Industries for short-term gainsRead More