President Donald Trump has bought municipal and corporate bonds this fall. These include investments in companies like Netflix, Boeing, and Intel. The US government recently took a stake in Intel. Trump also purchased bonds from cities, school districts, utilities, and hospitals. These transactions were disclosed by the US Office of Government Ethics. Trump reported no...Read More

Bihar election results highlight the impact of cash transfers on voter turnout and electoral success. While markets anticipate a positive reaction to the NDA’s victory, concerns are rising over the fiscal deficit implications of such populist spending. Brokerages note that increased subsidy spending could push states’ fiscal deficits beyond the 3% GDP ceiling.Read More

India’s private credit sector is becoming the new darling for wealthy investors and family offices. With stock markets frequently in turmoil, these high-net-worth individuals are turning their gaze toward high-yield opportunities that private credit provides.Read More

Asian markets opened with caution. Investors await crucial US economic data. Uncertainty surrounds the US Federal Reserve’s next move. Japan and Australia saw slight dips. South Korea’s equities climbed. Bitcoin’s gains have largely vanished. Oil prices are down, while gold is up. This week promises significant market movements.Read More

With momentum strengthening, overall profit growth for a sample of 2,857 companies accelerated to a six-quarter high of 15.2%, helped by a lower base of 4.1% in the year-ago quarter and a double-digit advance by select companies in sectors including automobiles, cement, capital goods and oil and gas.Read More

Indian equities closed higher on Friday. Nifty gained 31 points, reaching 25,910. Easing retail inflation and a strong corporate earnings season provided a supportive backdrop. Analysts anticipate markets to remain firm. A potential India-US trade deal could drive further gains. Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers, while domestic institutional investors were net buyers.Read More

Indian markets experienced volatility, ending with modest gains as equities grapple with conflicting signals and cautious sentiment due to US market corrections. Kotak Mahindra Bank’s board will consider a stock split, while Godrej Properties plans significant housing unit launches. NTPC aims for a substantial share in India’s nuclear capacity, and Websol Energy System is exploring...Read More

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is actively considering establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in India. The bank also plans to support Yes Bank’s strategic revival. SMBC aims to see Yes Bank regain its position among India’s top private sector banks. This move signifies SMBC’s long-term commitment to the Indian financial market.Read More

The busy IPO season of 2025 is handing out some of the biggest returns to venture capital firms that backed these companies early. ET’s calculations show that VC firms have taken exits of around Rs 15,000 cr through recent listings, including Ather Energy, BlueStone, Lenskart, Urban Company, Groww and Pine Labs.Read More

Nifty is poised for further gains, with analysts eyeing a decisive move above 26,000-26,100 for the next rally leg. Key support is seen at 25,500-25,750. Banking and IT strength are supporting the index, with expectations of retesting previous highs.Read More