Amid global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, has reaffirmed that the Indian stock market remains a safe bet on a medium-term basis, driven by strong domestic fundamentals, policy continuity, and resilient corporate earnings. Speaking on October 19, 2025, Nair emphasized that while short-term volatility may persist…
In a poignant moment for India’s financial history, the Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)—one of the country’s oldest bourses—is set to celebrate its final Diwali and Kali Puja as a functioning exchange on October 20, 2025, before formally shutting down operations. Founded in 1908, the CSE once rivalled the Bombay Stock Exchange in trading volumes and…
Amid rising concerns over US credit losses, trade tensions, and rate volatility, global banks and financial institutions are increasingly turning to India’s financial services sector as a safe and scalable investment destination. According to Bloomberg data compiled in October 2025, over $15 billion worth of deals have been struck this year involving Indian banks, NBFCs,…
In a transformative move for India’s financial services sector, Dubai-based Emirates NBD Bank PJSC has announced its decision to acquire a 60% controlling stake in RBL Bank Ltd. through a $3 billion (₹26,850 crore) preferential share issue. The deal, confirmed on October 19, 2025, marks the largest-ever foreign direct investment (FDI) in an Indian private…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that global investors have pledged over ₹50,000 crore in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India’s finance and banking sector in recent months, reflecting robust confidence in the country’s economic resilience and reform-driven growth. Speaking on October 20, 2025, Goyal emphasized that despite global headwinds, India continues…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has confirmed that the Indian government is actively working on a multi-pronged strategy to improve the supply of rare earth minerals, which are critical to sectors such as electronics, defence, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. Speaking at a policy roundtable on October 17, 2025, Goyal outlined steps including bilateral…
In a major boost to India’s quick commerce ecosystem, JioMart, the digital commerce arm of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., has recorded a staggering 200% year-on-year growth in its Quick Hyper-Local Delivery segment during Q2 FY26 (July–September 2025). The company added 5.8 million new customers in the quarter, marking a 120% sequential rise, and expanded its…
India’s largest cement manufacturer Ultratech Cement, part of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced a massive ₹10,255 crore capital expenditure plan aimed at expanding its production capacity by 22.8 million tonnes per annum (mtpa). The investment, approved by the company’s board on October 18, 2025, will be executed through a mix of brownfield and greenfield…
In a significant financial move, the family of Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee has announced plans to sell 17.7 million shares—valued at approximately 1.73 trillion won ($1.22 billion)—in the South Korean tech giant. The sale, disclosed in a regulatory filing on October 18, 2025, is aimed at covering a portion of the inheritance tax…
In a confident forecast for India’s equity markets, Vipul Bhowar, Director at Waterfield Advisors, has projected strong double-digit returns by Diwali 2026, citing robust earnings visibility, sectoral rotation, and resilient domestic demand. Speaking to investors and analysts on October 18, 2025, Bhowar emphasized that despite global headwinds, India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain intact, and selective sectoral…
