Amidst ongoing trade tensions, financial jargon can be confusing. This guide clarifies terms like bear and bull markets, dead cat bounces, and capitulation, all reflecting investor sentiment. Economic downturns, signaled by recessions and shifts in treasury note yields, further complicate the landscape, influencing strategies like 'buying the dip'.
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ONGC-NTPC Green Pvt Ltd's joint venture signed a $2.3 billion deal to acquire Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd, marking their first strategic investment since 2024. The acquisition aligns with the net-zero vision of ONGC and NTPC, leveraging Ayana's extensive renewable portfolio for further expansion and growth.
Trade discussions were a crucial aspect of this visit and culminated in both nations launching Mission 500, a bold ambition of more than doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
Fraudsters are purchasing electric vehicles through financing, then replacing the new battery with a used one and selling the new battery. They subsequently default on the loan, returning a significantly devalued vehicle. To combat this, the Finance Industry Development Council has requested that the government include battery numbers on vehicle registration certificates.
Kolkata-based logistics firm WCIL has secured a Rs 139-crore material handling contract from Vedanta Ltd for its Jharsuguda plant, spanning four years. This strengthens WCIL's relationship with Vedanta and opens doors for future mining projects. The firm reported notable sales and profit growth for the year ending March 2024. WCIL also raised Rs 492 crore through its IPO.
Venture capital investments in India saw significant growth from January to November 2024, reaching $16.77 billion across 888 deals. The technology sector secured $6.50 billion. In China, VC funding activities experienced a decline, with a disclosed funding value of $32.3 billion across 2,313 deals.
Stock market crash: It's mayhem in the Indian stock markets for the last few months with Sensex and Nifty correction entering double-digits. What should investors do? Where can you put your money, if not in equity markets? We take a look:
Indian equity market shows promise as the Nifty 50 ends a three-week slide, closing nearly 2% higher. Key factors include positive macroeconomic indicators, a drop in the dollar index, and RBI's liquidity support. As markets anticipate volatility in a shortened week due to the Holi festival, FII activity, global market dynamics, and technical levels will be critical.
The US trade deficit narrowed by 6.1% to $122.7 billion in February before President Trump launched new tariffs. US exports rose while imports remained nearly unchanged. Analysts expect these tariffs to impact businesses' supply chains and costs, potentially affecting imports and exports in the coming months as new tariffs take effect.
Indians embraced quick commerce for groceries and non-grocery items in 2025, leading to higher average order values. Companies experienced rapid growth, though expansion into smaller cities may hinder profitability. Regulatory scrutiny and stiff competition from established e-commerce platforms could further complicate the landscape.