India’s retail sector has recorded a robust 11% growth in sales between August and October 2025, driven by the rollout of GST 2.0 reforms and strong festive season demand. The surge highlights the resilience of consumer spending and the effectiveness of policy measures aimed at simplifying taxation and boosting liquidity in the market. Background: GST…
A viral social media post has reignited debate over India’s skyrocketing housing prices, particularly in metropolitan cities where even modest apartments are now priced at ₹1 crore or more. The post, which resonated with thousands of users, argued that such valuations are increasingly detached from ground realities, raising questions about affordability, sustainability, and the future…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening the country’s capital markets by enhancing liquidity and visibility for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). This move, which includes their inclusion in major stock indices, is expected to transform the investment landscape, attract…
In a major development in India’s financial enforcement landscape, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 1,400 crore linked to industrialist Anil Ambani, taking the total value of attached properties and investments connected to him and his group companies to nearly Rs 9,000 crore. This move is part of ongoing investigations into alleged…
India’s brand landscape has witnessed a major shift as HDFC Bank has overtaken Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to become the country’s most valued brand, according to the latest Kantar BrandZ India Report. This development underscores the growing dominance of financial services in India’s economy and highlights the resilience of banking brands in an era of…
The much-awaited Sudeep Pharma IPO has officially opened for subscription today, drawing strong interest from retail investors, institutional buyers, and market analysts. As one of the leading players in the pharmaceutical excipients and specialty chemicals segment, Sudeep Pharma’s public issue is being closely tracked for its potential to deliver robust listing gains and long-term value….
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s financial regulatory framework, the Government of India has appointed Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sandip Pradhan as a Whole-Time Member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). This appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives to SEBI’s leadership, particularly in areas of taxation, compliance,…
Renowned investor Michael Burry, best known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis and inspiring the film The Big Short, has sharply criticized Nvidia’s Q3 earnings report, raising alarms about what he describes as “major accounting concerns.” Despite Nvidia posting record-breaking revenue and profits, Burry has warned that the company’s reliance on stock-based compensation (SBC) and…
India’s mutual fund industry is undergoing a historic transformation, with a significant shift from actively managed funds to passive investing vehicles such as index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This trend reflects changing investor preferences, regulatory nudges, and the growing realization that passive strategies often deliver competitive returns at lower costs compared to actively managed…
Global chipmaker Nvidia has once again defied skeptics by posting earnings that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, easing concerns about a potential AI bubble. The company’s robust financial performance underscores the surging demand for its graphics processing units (GPUs), which have become the backbone of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data center operations worldwide. The…
