Indian equities closed lower on Tuesday, November 18, breaking a six-session winning run as heavy selling in metal and technology counters weighed on sentiment. Both major benchmarks slipped more than 0.40%, with only a few large-cap stocks offering limited support that couldn’t offset the broader weakness. A sharp uptick in the US Dollar Index prompted…
India’s technology workforce is undergoing a significant transformation as Generative AI (Gen AI) adoption accelerates, reshaping recruitment patterns and compressing the base of traditional talent structures. EY’s AIdea Outlook 2026 report highlights a shift toward a diamond-shaped workforce, where mid-level and specialist roles expand while entry-level hiring contracts sharply. The report notes that several Indian…
Domestic equities logged a strong week, advancing around 1.4%. The Nifty finished above 25,900, while the Sensex added over 1,100 points across five sessions. The week saw mixed corporate earnings, with some companies reporting robust profits and others disappointing. Leading brokerages such as Nomura, Nuvama, Jefferies, and Motilal Oswal released fresh recommendations, from which a…
Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah (PW), founded by Alakh Pandey, is focusing on affordability, regional expansion, and AI-driven learning as it gears up for a stock market listing. Co-founder Prateek Maheshwari told that PW will maintain its student-first, low-cost model, with only a 6–7% fee hike post-listing to offset inflation. PW’s courses, priced around ₹4,000 annually, have…
On Monday, November 10, MCX gold and silver prices surged in morning trade, supported by positive global cues and growing expectations of another U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next month. MCX December gold futures rose 1.12% to ₹1,22,426 per 10 grams around 9:40 am, while December silver contracts jumped 1.93% to ₹1,50,579 per kg. The…
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows continued their strong momentum in October, reaching a record ₹29,529 crore, slightly above September’s ₹29,361 crore, according to AMFI data. The number of contributing SIP accounts rose to 9.45 crore from 9.25 crore, while the total SIP accounts in the system increased to 9.88 crore, with net additions of around…
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) announced on November 7 that it has signed an agreement with US-based General Electric (GE) for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines, along with a support package, for the production of 97 LCA Mk1A fighter jets. The contract for the 97 Light Combat Aircraft was finalized in September 2025, with engine…
India’s mutual fund industry has reached a major milestone, with assets under management (AUM) crossing ₹75 trillion and monthly SIP inflows exceeding ₹25,000 crore, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced at the Global Leadership Summit 2025. However, he noted that retail participation remains low. Although 53% of Indian households are aware of mutual funds, only…
The initial public offering (IPO) of eyewear brand Lenskart Solutions Ltd drew strong investor interest during its subscription period. Attention now turns to the Lenskart IPO allotment, expected to be finalized today, November 6, 2025. The IPO opened from October 31 to November 4, and the company’s shares are scheduled to list on the BSE…
The recent goods and services tax (GST) reforms have spurred consumer spending on items such as cars and kitchen appliances during the festive season, offering a boost to the economy after the 50% tariffs imposed by the US, according to Bloomberg. Data from retail intelligence firm Bizom shows that consumer expenditure from September 22 to…
