Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has declared that India will remain the fastest-growing major economy for the next 20 years, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals, policy reforms, and global investor confidence. Speaking at the India-Brazil Business Dialogue in New Delhi on October 16, 2025, Goyal emphasized that India’s growth trajectory is not a short-term…
India’s eyewear disruptor Lenskart is gearing up for its much-anticipated IPO, and its co-founder and CEO Peyush Bansal is poised to enter the billionaire club. The company is expected to list on the Mumbai stock exchange as early as November 2025, targeting a valuation of $9 billion. If the IPO sees a 25% pop on…
In a measured yet confident statement at the IMF and World Bank Fall Meetings in Washington, DC, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra asserted that the recent US tariff hikes under President Donald Trump do not pose a significant threat to India’s economic stability. Speaking on October 15, 2025, Malhotra emphasized that India’s…
In a powerful address at the Public Interest Directors Conclave 2025 held in New Delhi on October 15, 2025, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), emphasized the critical role of Public Interest Directors (PIDs) in safeguarding governance and stability across Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs). Pandey described PIDs as…
In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming India’s agricultural innovation ecosystem, the Government of India launched the Global AgXelerate platform on October 15, 2025, in New Delhi. The platform is designed to connect Indian agri-startups, researchers, and innovators with global markets, investors, incubators, and technology ecosystems, positioning India as a strategic hub in the global…
As India prepares to usher in Samvat 2082, Aashish Somaiyaa, CEO of WhiteOak Capital Asset Management, has offered a cautiously optimistic outlook for equity markets. In a recent interview with ET Now on October 15, 2025, Somaiyaa stated that while markets may remain range-bound in the short term, the next Samvat year looks promising, driven…
In a significant development for India’s financial services sector, Sunil Subramaniam, former Managing Director of Sundaram Mutual Fund, has joined BayFort Capital as a strategic advisor. The announcement was made on October 14, 2025, by BayFort Capital, a fast-growing investment and advisory firm known for its focus on alternative assets, portfolio innovation, and wealth strategy….
India’s primary market is set for a blockbuster week as six IPOs prepare to list between October 16 and 18, 2025, with analysts projecting listing gains of up to 30%. Among the most anticipated are Rubicon Research, Canara HSBC Life Insurance, and Canara Robeco AMC, each backed by strong subscription numbers and robust grey market…
Market expert Dipan Mehta has expressed strong optimism about LG Electronics India, citing the recent GST rate reduction on consumer durables as a key catalyst for growth. Speaking to ETMarkets on October 15, 2025, Mehta highlighted LG’s robust distribution network, brand equity, and product innovation as reasons for his bullish stance. The GST Council’s decision…
India’s economic trajectory could be significantly bolstered by aggressive expansion in renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and electronics manufacturing, according to veteran investor Prashant Jain. Speaking through his latest newsletter and media interactions on October 14, 2025, Jain emphasized that these sectors—once considered structural weaknesses—are now emerging as growth engines capable of sustaining GDP growth…
