Monday, August 24
India has become the fifth-largest economy in the world by GDP ($4.1 trillion) and is expected to grow by around 7% per annum in FY27, making it the fastest-growing major economy globally. It is also one of the most populous countries, with a predominantly young population, making India one of the largest domestic markets and a strong source of skilled, English-speaking manpower.Over the past year, a range of reforms and initiatives by the Government and other authorities are expected to provide a strong push to the macroeconomic environment and, in turn, support growth in financial markets. These include the following:(1) Monetary policy easingIndia’s monetary policy has shifted towards softer rates to stimulate economic growth. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has undertaken several mea
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar on Sunday announced the much-anticipated alliance between NCP and NCP (Sharad Pawar) in Pimpri Chinchwad for the upcoming civil body polls. Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Pune, will be held on January 15. During an election campaign rally, Pawar said, "While finalising the list of candidates for the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar faction decided to contest the polls together in Pimpri Chinchwad."Because of this, the family will come together once again. There were many questions in people’s minds about what would happen; many times, certain decisions have to be taken in the interest of Maharash
India’s SME IPO market went through a sharp reality check in 2025 and yet, even during this rough phase, a small but notable group of SME stocks quietly delivered multibagger gains, reminding investors that stock selection backed by solid fundamentals determines returns even in a dull market.Data from Trendlyne shows that around 29 SME stocks have delivered gains of more than 100% from their IPO prices, despite the broader SME universe struggling to stay afloat. This performance stands out sharply in a year when enthusiasm for SME IPOs faded rapidly after listing, subscription numbers moderated and post-debut rallies lost steam.Over 250 SME IPOs hit the market in 2025, raising nearly Rs 11,000 crore, the highest-ever annual fundraising for the segment. Average listing gains fell to rough
