Markets React Positively as US Envoy Signals Active Trade Talks with India Equity market sentiment improved after the new US envoy to India, Sergio Gor, said both sides are actively engaged in firming up a trade deal. Forex analysts also noted the envoy’s comments helped lift investor confidence, prompting a cautious but clear shift in … Read more
Gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) surged sharply for February delivery, climbing ₹2,431 — a rise of 1.8% — to reach a fresh record of ₹1,41,250 per 10 grams. The move underscores strong demand for the metal as investors and consumers react to a mix of domestic and global forces. Why gold is … Read more
It’s becoming common: grown children — especially Millennials and Gen Z — look at their parents’ savings and retirement accounts and see an investment portfolio that could be doing a lot more. To younger generations raised on fintech tools and metrics, a bank account earning near-zero interest or scattered paperwork feels like inefficiency to be … Read more
Philipp Navratil is confronting a severe leadership test as his company deals with an unfolding infant formula contamination crisis that has touched markets in more than 50 countries. The situation has forced widespread recalls, intensified regulatory scrutiny, and created urgent questions about product safety, supply continuity and corporate accountability. What happened and the immediate impact … Read more
Indian equity benchmarks slipped over the last five trading days, with the BSE benchmark falling 2,185.77 points (a decline of 2.54%) and the Nifty falling 645.25 points (down 2.45%). The pullback marks a period of profit-taking and heightened caution among investors as markets digest a mix of domestic and global signals. Market snapshot The recent … Read more
Currency weakness is more than a line on the financial page. When a currency falls, the effects ripple through prices, corporate profits, interest rates and investor returns. Understanding who benefits, who loses and how to reposition a portfolio can help investors protect capital and spot opportunities. Why currency weakness matters A weaker currency changes the … Read more
U.S. oil firms weigh a complex Venezuela opportunity U.S. oil companies are balancing a potential return to Venezuela’s oil sector against a growing set of investor and political concerns. With a White House summit looming, the debate over whether to re-engage with Venezuela highlights a clash between short-term commercial gains and longer-term reputational, legal and … Read more
Foreign investors trim exposure as geopolitical worries and tariff fears bite Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have been selling Indian stocks amid a backdrop of geopolitical volatility and growing concern that the United States may impose additional tariffs on some Indian exports. The combination of external uncertainty and potential trade restrictions has increased market nervousness, prompting … Read more
Blackstone’s new focus: hospitality joins a broad Indian real estate portfolio The hospitality sector is a relatively new bet for Blackstone in India. Best known here for its large positions in commercial office space, retail assets, and logistics and warehousing, the firm is now turning more attention to hotels, resorts and related lodging businesses. Why … Read more
Gold has been on a strong run, and some analysts say the rally could have much further to go. One high-profile forecast has pushed the idea of a much higher price into the headlines: HSBC has suggested gold could reach $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2026, citing lasting macroeconomic risks and sustained … Read more