2025 has been tough for the Indian stock market, given the persistent selling, leading to a severe correction. This has been fueled by several factors, starting with the rupee depreciation, high market valuations, and a slowdown in earnings. Moreover, foreign investors (FIIs) have been selling persistently due to the strong dollar, high bond yields, and
U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday, extending their selloff in the wake of dour economic reports and closing the book on a holiday-shortened week fraught with new tariff threats and worries of softening consumer demand. All three major U.S. stock indexes moved decisively lower on the heels of the data, and continued their slide into afternoon
The Indian equity market is ranked the second-last in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Bank of America’s latest fund manager survey (FMS), which also revealed that allocation in Indian equities has fallen to a two-year low, while that of China has rebounded. The survey revealed that 19% of the total 205 panellists managing $482 billion
The stock market remains in a panic mode, with the Sensex tanking nearly 2,300 points or 2.83% while Nifty losing 712 points or 3.03% in February alone. In a massive selloff, investors’ wealth has eroded by `21.8 lakh crore this month alone as concerns over reciprocal tariffs continued to weigh on global and domestic equity markets.
In the Budget of 2025, the finance minister proposed an amendment to Section 158B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (ITA) to include virtual digital assets in the definition of undisclosed income. This means that if, during a search proceeding, an individual’s income from cryptocurrencies is unearthed and found to be unreported, such income will
The stock market has been on a rollercoaster ride this week. While some stocks managed to hold their ground, others came under pressure. Amidst this volatility, global brokerage firm Nomura has given a ‘Buy’ recommendation on select stocks. Here’s a look at the top stocks the brokerage is betting on this week. Nomura has Buy
The real estate sector has long been recognised for its volatility in the stock market. Realty stocks tend to move aggressively in either direction—rallying or falling by 20-30% in a single move when in trend. However, the same level of intensity can be expected in reversal moves, with stocks bouncing back in a similar manner
Gold prices retreated from the record high level in the national capital on Friday, declining by Rs 700 to Rs 88,750 per 10 grams due to weak demand from jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. ALSO READIndia is second-least favoured stock market in Asia, says BofA survey The precious metal of
Amid a global supply glut, difficult weather and falling demand worldwide, which has hit a 27-year low (as per a World Spirits Alliance report), Indian wines continue to show signs of resilience and adaptability, with insiders anticipating the market to grow by as much as 10-15% in the next 3-5 years. At the forefront of
Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO Warren E Buffett, in a letter to shareholders, said that the company has paid more in corporate income tax than the US government had ever received from any company or even the American tech titans that commanded market values in the trillions. Warren Buffett highlighted that the company paid $26.8
In his letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett listed the key contributors to Berkshire’s performance in 2024. This was largely due to the improvement in Treasury Bill yields, increase in earnings of insurance companies, higher share of equity investments, bargain buys in equity markets and investment in fundamentally good businesses. “Berkshire will
In a surprising move, Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announced a shift in the company’s longstanding facial hair and grooming policy in a statement released over the weekend. Following conversations with numerous shareholders—both former and current—Buffett revealed that the company would now allow shareholders to maintain well-groomed beards, a change that marks
One of the most interesting aspects of Warren Buffett’s letter to the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders is the stance on their investment in Japan. Berkshire will continue increasing its investments in Japan. As Buffett writes, “A small but important exception to our U.S.-based focus is our growing investment in Japan.” Outlining their long-term commitment in these
