The recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan has unexpectedly opened new doors for Indian defence firms to showcase their products in global markets. With tensions easing, these companies seized the moment to highlight their advanced defence technologies and gain international exposure. Amid rising geopolitical tensions worldwide, national defence strategies are driving increased budgets, making the …
Following the launch of India’s Operation Sindoor on the night of May 7, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) suffered a historic crash, plunging over 6,500 points and triggering widespread panic across financial markets. Investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured significant losses on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index dropped sharply by a …
Starting April 1, 2025, leading banks like State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), and HDFC Bank will implement revised minimum balance requirements for savings accounts. These updates are designed to promote better account management and align with current economic conditions. The revised rules will impact customers across urban, semi-urban, and rural regions. …
May 2025 has just begun, and we are all waiting for the new schemes and mutual funds to be launched. It’s recommended that you make an investment at the beginning of the month and enjoy its returns and benefits at the end. But many mutual fund investors, particularly those new to investing, often struggle with …
In 2025, fixed deposits (FDs) remain a popular investment choice for those seeking safe options with steady returns. For investors looking to earn more this year, Union Bank of India and RBL Bank have revised their FD interest rates for deposits below ₹3 crore, offering rates of up to 8.5% for select customer categories. Union …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption of two Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) tranches—Series IV (2017-18) and Series II (2018-19). Eligible investors who have completed the minimum holding period can redeem their bonds on April 23, 2025. The early redemption will be allowed at a price of ₹9,669 per unit, applicable …
The continuous surge in gold prices over the past two months has left investors anxious and uncertain about their ability to invest in gold. The recent news that the price of 10 grams of gold has reached ₹1 lakh has further heightened concerns, especially among those who were planning to buy gold in the near …
In today’s market, IDFC First Bank’s shares slipped by 4.2% to ₹60.66 on the NSE after the bank’s board approved a major fundraise through a preferential issue of equity shares. The ₹7,500 crore capital infusion plan, while intended to bolster the bank’s capital position and fuel long-term growth, triggered a wave of investor caution, leading …
Investors in mutual funds often believe that holding a concentrated portfolio is necessary to achieve better returns. They believe that many mutual fund schemes deliver only average returns due to their highly diversified portfolios. As a result, such investors might prefer investing in focused mutual fund schemes instead. With the start of the 2025 financial …
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% on Wednesday, 9th April 2025. At the same time, it revised the growth projection for FY2026 down to 6.5% from the earlier estimate of 6.7%, citing uncertainties stemming from trade wars triggered by the US imposing …
