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Veteran investor and Motilal Oswal Financial Services Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal has advised investors to adopt a long-term view on Indian equities, projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12–15% over the next 15–25 years. Speaking at his firm’s investor conference on September 4, 2025, Agrawal cautioned against investing with a 5–6 month horizon, stating…
As India’s equity markets brace for the upcoming GST Council meeting, investor sentiment is riding high on expectations of tax rate rationalization that could spark a broad-based consumption revival. Market expert Deven Choksey, Managing Director of DRChoksey FinServ Pvt. Ltd., believes that potential GST cuts could be a turning point for several sectors, especially FMCG,…
In a major boost to India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) ecosystem, NJ Asset Management is set to launch its first retail mutual fund offering from GIFT City, Gandhinagar. The move marks a significant milestone in expanding India’s offshore fund management capabilities, allowing resident and non-resident investors to access dollar-denominated products with Indian equity exposure….
India’s private corporate investment is poised for a robust rebound in FY2025–26, with capital expenditure expected to rise from ₹2.2 lakh crore to ₹2.67 lakh crore—a 21.5% jump year-on-year. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s August bulletin, this surge is being driven by a confluence of supportive macroeconomic factors, including a 100-basis-point policy rate…
In a significant development for the Indian healthcare sector, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital shares nosedived by nearly 18% after the company’s board approved its merger with Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare. The decision, which is seen as a step towards organizational restructuring and consolidation, has sparked mixed reactions in the stock market, with investors showing concern over…
India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, witnessed a sharp movement in trading on Wednesday as its shares dipped nearly 2% after around 1.56 million shares changed hands in a block deal. The market reaction followed the bonus share adjustment, which impacted investor sentiment and trading activity. This development comes at a time when the…
In a landmark divestment move, Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of India’s largest airline IndiGo, is set to offload a 3.1% stake in InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. through block deals worth approximately ₹7,028 crore ($801 million). The sale will bring Gangwal’s holding down to 4.71%, marking a significant milestone in his phased exit from the airline he co-founded…
In a strategic move that signals renewed investor confidence in India’s financial services sector, Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus Asset Manager Private Ltd. has acquired equity shares worth ₹64 crore in Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd. through a block deal executed on August 26, 2025. The transaction involved the purchase of 64.3 lakh shares at ₹100 apiece, representing…
In a sweeping portfolio realignment, BNP Paribas Financial Markets has offloaded stakes worth ₹3,416 crore across a clutch of high-growth Indian companies including Zomato parent Eternal Ltd., Swiggy Ltd., Waaree Energies Ltd., Vishal Mega Mart Ltd., and Hitachi Energy India. The bulk deals, executed on August 26, 2025, reflect the French financial giant’s evolving investment…
Market educator and founder of Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy (ASTA), Avadhut Sathe, has issued a formal response following the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) recent search-and-seizure operation at his Karjat-based training facility. In a statement released on August 25, 2025, Sathe categorically denied allegations of offering stock tips or acting as a financial…
