By Research desk August 2025 Market Performance Recap: Indian equities extended their decline in August 2025, marking a second straight month of weakness after nearly four months of steady gains. The Nifty fell 1.4% and the Sensex slipped 1.7%, while midcaps and smallcaps saw sharper corrections, down 2.9% and 4.1% respectively. The mood was weighed […]
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By Research desk July 2025 Market Performance Recap: The Indian stock market faced a turbulent July 2025, with both the Nifty 50 and Sensex ending the month in the red, declining by 2.93% and 2.90% respectively. This marked the fifth consecutive week of losses for the benchmark indices— their longest losing streak since August 2023.
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Company Overview National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL), incorporated in 1996, is India’s first and largest securities depository and a SEBI-registered Market Infrastructure Institution (MII). The company played a pioneering role in the dematerialisation of securities in India. As of March 31, 2025, NSDL holds an ~86.8% share of the total value of dematerialised securities under
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By Research desk June 2025 Market Performance Recap: The Indian stock market demonstrated robust positive momentum in June 2025, with key indices closing the month with significant gains, largely buoyed by favorable domestic policy actions and supportive global cues. The benchmark NIFTY50 concluded June with approximately 3.10% gains, while the BSE SENSEX also showed a
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Company Overview Travel Food Services Ltd. (TFS), incorporated in 2009, is one of India’s leading players in the airport-based food and hospitality sector. The company operates 442 Travel Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) and 37 premium lounges across major travel hubs in India, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. TFS’s outlets span across 127 brands (including international, regional,
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By Research desk May 2025 Market Performance Recap: The Indian stock market demonstrated resilience and positive momentum in May 2025, ending the month with gains across key indices despite periods of consolidation. The benchmark NIFTY50 concluded May with approximately 1.7% gains, while the BSE SENSEX also showed a positive trend for the month. As of
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Overview: Structural Deficit Meets Headwinds The global copper market is at an inflection point, with the convergence of long-term structural drivers and near-term macroeconomic headwinds creating a complex landscape for investors and industry participants alike. On the one hand, the demand for copper continues to be bolstered by secular growth trends, particularly the global energy
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By Research desk April 2025 Review The Indian stock market rebounded strongly in April 2025, ending the month on a positive note despite early volatility triggered by global tensions. Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex gained approximately 3.46% and 3.2% respectively, with Nifty closing at 24,335.95 and Sensex at 80,288.38. The broader markets outperformed, as
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF), a new category of investment products effective from April 1, 2025, to bridge the gap between traditional Mutual Funds (MFs) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS). SIFs offer a combination of the structure and regulation of mutual funds with the flexibility
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India’s luxury market is undergoing a significant transformation. With the recent introduction of a 1% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on luxury items priced above ₹10 lakh, the government is sending a clear message: the era of informal, shadow luxury consumption is ending. While at first glance the move may appear to be a minor
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