Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in Indian equities, withdrawing close to Rs 18,000 crore in just the first two weeks of December 2025. This sharp reversal in foreign flows has rattled investor sentiment, raising concerns about the near-term outlook for the domestic stock market. The short headline, “FPIs pull out nearly Rs…
India’s exporters are bracing for a significant setback as Mexico has announced a sweeping tariff hike that will impact nearly three-fourths of India’s outbound shipments to the Latin American nation. Beginning January 2026, duties on a wide range of products will rise as high as 50%, creating fresh challenges for Indian businesses across sectors such…
The Federal Reserve continues to face a delicate balancing act as inflation remains stubbornly above its long-term target. In recent remarks, Federal Reserve policymaker Hammack stated that he would prefer a tighter monetary policy stance given the risks posed by persistently high inflation. His comments highlight the ongoing debate within the Federal Open Market Committee…
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision has sparked intense debate across financial markets. While the majority of policymakers voted in favor of a rate cut, two dissenting voices stood firm, citing persistent inflation risks as their primary concern. This divergence highlights the delicate balance the Fed must maintain between supporting economic growth and ensuring…
India’s equity markets have witnessed extraordinary wealth creation in the past five years, but alongside this success story lies a sobering reality: several prominent companies have eroded massive shareholder value. According to Motilal Oswal’s 30th Annual Wealth Creation Study, firms such as Vodafone Idea, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL), Bandhan Bank, Rajesh Exports, and YES Bank…
Consumer electronics brand boAt, operated by Imagine Marketing, has come under scrutiny after its statutory auditor B S R & Co LLP flagged multiple financial discrepancies, compliance lapses, and mismatches in the company’s updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP). The concerns, raised across FY23, FY24, and FY25, emerge as the company prepares for its second…
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has said that the Indian rupee may be approaching a critical turning point after breaching the 90‑per‑dollar mark, but cautioned that the currency’s next major move will depend heavily on trade‑related uncertainty, particularly the outcome of ongoing U.S.–India tariff negotiations. The bank’s assessment comes at a time when the rupee…
India’s largest lender, the State Bank of India (SBI), is set to acquire a 50% stake in a newly formed digital payments intelligence company—Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC)—a not‑for‑profit entity created to combat the rising wave of digital payment frauds across the country. The move follows formal approval from the Reserve Bank of India…
The Indian rupee plunged to a fresh all‑time low of 90.37 per US dollar, extending its persistent downward slide despite visible intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The currency’s sharp depreciation reflects a combination of strong dollar demand, foreign capital outflows, and global economic pressures, making it one of the weakest‑performing Asian currencies…
India has recorded one of its strongest foreign investment years ever, securing $135 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitments for 2025, according to official data cited in multiple reports. This unprecedented surge reflects a powerful vote of confidence from global corporations across technology, semiconductors, automobiles, energy, and financial services. The commitments come at a…
