In a sharp reversal of sentiment, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Mutual Funds (MFs) have significantly reduced their stake in at least seven smallcap stocks during the second quarter of FY26, triggering a steep correction in their share prices—some plunging as much as 60%. The selloff reflects a broader trend of profit booking, valuation concerns,…
India’s two largest private sector lenders—HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank—delivered their Q2 FY26 earnings over the weekend, but their share prices moved in opposite directions on October 21, 2025. While HDFC Bank shares surged 1.75% to ₹1,020 apiece, ICICI Bank shares declined 2.57% to ₹1,399.65. The divergence has sparked investor curiosity, especially as both banks…
Even as gold prices soar to an unprecedented $4,321 per ounce in October 2025, legendary investor Warren Buffett remains unmoved. The 93-year-old chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, often dubbed the “Oracle of Omaha,” has once again reiterated his long-standing aversion to investing in gold, emphasizing that the yellow metal, despite its meteoric rise, remains…
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…
Amid rising concerns over US credit losses, trade tensions, and rate volatility, global banks and financial institutions are increasingly turning to India’s financial services sector as a safe and scalable investment destination. According to Bloomberg data compiled in October 2025, over $15 billion worth of deals have been struck this year involving Indian banks, NBFCs,…
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…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that global investors have pledged over ₹50,000 crore in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India’s finance and banking sector in recent months, reflecting robust confidence in the country’s economic resilience and reform-driven growth. Speaking on October 20, 2025, Goyal emphasized that despite global headwinds, India continues…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has confirmed that the Indian government is actively working on a multi-pronged strategy to improve the supply of rare earth minerals, which are critical to sectors such as electronics, defence, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. Speaking at a policy roundtable on October 17, 2025, Goyal outlined steps including bilateral…
In a major boost to India’s quick commerce ecosystem, JioMart, the digital commerce arm of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., has recorded a staggering 200% year-on-year growth in its Quick Hyper-Local Delivery segment during Q2 FY26 (July–September 2025). The company added 5.8 million new customers in the quarter, marking a 120% sequential rise, and expanded its…
