Stock Market
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…
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…
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…
As gold and silver prices surge to historic highs in October 2025, ace investor Vijay Kedia has issued a cautionary note to Indian investors, urging them to look beyond bullion and focus on value creation through equities. In a widely discussed statement, Kedia referred to gold and silver as “lifeless money,” arguing that while they…
India’s high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) are increasingly turning to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to diversify portfolios, enhance returns, and navigate market volatility with precision. According to Puneet Sharma, CEO and Fund Manager at WhiteSpace Alpha, this shift reflects a growing appetite for non-traditional strategies, risk-adjusted performance, and customized wealth solutions. Speaking to Business Today on October…
India’s equity markets are poised for a robust revival in Samvat 2082, led by strong momentum in automobiles, financials, and power utilities, according to Mahesh Patil, Chief Investment Officer at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC. After a year of muted returns and macroeconomic headwinds, Patil believes the worst is behind and expects Nifty earnings growth…
In a stark warning that has rattled global financial circles, Gita Gopinath, Harvard professor and former IMF Chief Economist, has cautioned that a correction in the US stock market could trigger a global fallout worse than the dot-com crash. Speaking through an opinion piece and media interactions on October 16, 2025, Gopinath emphasized that the…
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….
