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India’s retail inflation outlook has received a positive boost with SBI Research estimating a potential decline of up to 35 basis points (bps) in FY2025-26, driven by the ongoing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation. The report highlights that the reforms, which began showing impact between September and November 2025, have already reduced Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation by around 25 bps, with further relief expected in the coming fiscal year. Key Highlights of Read More

Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman and Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, highlighted in his latest Wealth Creation Study that while Asian Paints was his standout pick last year, he now sees IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation) as a strong opportunity going forward. Wealth Creation Study For nearly three decades, Raamdeo Agrawal has published his annual Wealth Creation Study, a widely followed report that analyzes long-term investment trends in India. The study began in 1996 as a statistical review Read More

Indian equity markets ended the week on a strong note, with benchmark indices closing firmly in the green on Friday, December 12, 2025. The BSE Sensex surged 449 points to settle at 85,267.66, while the NSE Nifty50 climbed 148 points to finish at 26,046.95, marking a decisive close above the psychological 26,000 level. Market Drivers The rally was led by metal and realty stocks, which outperformed broader indices. Tata Steel gained nearly 3%, supported by Read More

Equity mutual funds recorded a strong rebound in November, with inflows rising 21 percent month‑on‑month to Rs 29,911 crore, according to the latest data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). This marks a significant improvement in investor sentiment after a period of cautious participation in the equity markets. The sharp rise from October’s Rs 24,690 crore highlights renewed confidence among retail investors, supported by resilient market performance and sustained interest in diversified Read More

In a widely anticipated move, the Jerome Powell–led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 25‑basis‑point cut in the benchmark federal funds rate, bringing it down to the range of 3.50 percent to 3.75 percent. The decision, taken after the two‑day policy meeting on 10 December 2025, marks the third consecutive rate cut by the US central bank since September 2025. The rate reduction comes at a time when the US economy is grappling with Read More