The Indian stock market has witnessed a sharp downturn, erasing a massive ₹94 lakh crore in investor wealth over the past 5 months. The BSE Sensex, which touched an all-time high in September 2024, has since tumbled 13.5%, reflecting the widespread sell-off. So far in CY2025, the Sensex has declined 6.55%, bringing the market capitalisation …
February proved to be a testing period for Indian markets, with the Nifty50 index witnessing a significant decline of 6%. However, Nifty Bank, which tracks the most liquid and large-cap banking stocks, displayed relative resilience, declining by only 2.51%. Despite this outperformance, the index extended its losing streak for the third consecutive month. As a …
Despite a promising start to the first trading session of March, the NSE benchmark Nifty50 is struggling to sustain gains, trading 0.20% lower and slipping below the 22,100 mark as of 2:05 PM. The downward trajectory of Indian equities has persisted for several months now, with February marking the 5th consecutive month of decline—its longest …
When you think of diamonds, names like Tiffany & Co. and De Beers might come to mind, given their longstanding dominance in the global industry. However, India’s association with diamonds dates back to the 5th century BC, with mentions in ancient Sanskrit texts from 320 to 296 BC. For centuries, India was the world’s primary …
The Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), which include exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories, have successfully rolled out the Direct Payout Settlement mechanism for securities. Implemented on February 25, 2025, under the guidance of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), this initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, market transparency, and investor protection. This system ensures …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed that India will continue to be the fastest-growing major economy, projecting a GDP growth rate of 6.5% for 2025-26. This growth is attributed to strong private investment and macroeconomic stability. The IMF also emphasised the need for structural reforms to sustain long-term economic progress and achieve the goal …
Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer led by Elon Musk, has taken a significant step towards establishing its presence in India. The company has finalised a deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), one of the city’s most upscale commercial areas. This move comes amid growing interest in EV …
On March 3, 2025, the BSE Sensex ended in the red, closing at 73,085.94, down by 0.15%, and the NSE Nifty50 closed at 22,119.30, down by 0.02%. Sectoral Performance On Monday, Nifty Midsmall Financial Services, Nifty Media and Nifty Oil & Gas ended in the red. Nifty Realty, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Consumer Durables ended in green. …
On 28 February, NSE Indices, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), introduced the Nifty India Internet & E-Commerce Index. This thematic benchmark tracks companies that primarily operate through online platforms. The index comprises 21 constituents from the Nifty Total Market and follows a free-float market capitalisation-based weighting method, with individual stocks capped at …
A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Mumbai has directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against senior officials of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), including former Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, as well as the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The order follows a petition filed by journalist Sapan Shrivastava, alleging large-scale stock …
