Category: Stock Market

India has officially ascended to the position of the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2025, surpassing Japan, as reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its April 2025 World Economic Outlook. India’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected at $4.187 trillion, slightly edging out Japan’s $4.186 trillion. Key Drivers of India’s Economic Ascent 1.…

In a renewed effort to improve their financial health, state-owned telecom companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) plan to monetise land assets worth ₹1,000 crore during FY26. This move is part of a broader revival strategy aimed at reducing debt and boosting liquidity. However, the timeline may face delays…

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd (MLDL), the real estate and infrastructure arm of the Mahindra Group, has announced a rights issue to raise up to ₹1,496.28 crore. The capital raised will support the company’s ongoing growth initiatives, including debt repayment and funding for future real estate acquisitions. The record date to determine shareholders eligible for the…

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) has formally demerged its Madura Fashion & Lifestyle (MFL) business, creating a standalone listed entity—Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL). The record date for the demerger, May 22, 2025, marks a pivotal shift in the company’s structural and strategic framework. Strategic Rationale Behind the Demerger The vertical demerger…

Mumbai based Alan Scott Industries Ltd has announced a rights issue to raise approximately ₹7.26 crore by offering equity shares to its existing shareholders. The move comes as part of the company’s effort to bolster its capital base and support ongoing business initiatives. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the issue has been…

India’s retail inflation fell to a six-year low of 3.16% in April 2025, marking the third consecutive month below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 4% target. With food prices rising sharply and inflation broadly cooling, the data strengthens the case for a potential repo rate cut in the upcoming June monetary policy review. However,…

As tensions mount along India’s borders, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has issued a clear and urgent directive to the country’s financial institutions: Stay vigilant, ensure service continuity, and upgrade cybersecurity infrastructure to the highest levels of preparedness. In a high-level meeting held on May 9 in New Delhi with the Managing Directors and CEOs…

The Nifty Bank index has been one of the standout performers in the Indian equity landscape. Despite a broadly cautious macroeconomic backdrop, it has outshone not just the benchmark Nifty 50 but also most sectoral indices across both short and medium-term horizons. Yet, as bank stock valuations climb higher, the underlying fundamentals and management commentary…

Mumbai based Alan Scott Industries Ltd has announced a rights issue to raise approximately ₹7.26 crore by offering equity shares to its existing shareholders. The move comes as part of the company’s effort to bolster its capital base and support ongoing business initiatives. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the issue has been…

After months of caution and capital flight, global investors are making a strong return to Indian equities. The Indian stock market has added nearly $489 billion in market capitalization in just over a month, rekindling foreign interest and pushing the Nifty 50 Index to outperform broader Asian benchmarks. So, what’s behind this massive rally? And…