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Market Outlook for the month: Oct 25

Market Outlook for the month: Oct 25

By Research desk September 2025 Market Performance Recap: Indian equities entered a consolidation phase in September 2025, with benchmark indices ending largely flat—the Nifty edged down 0.06% to 24,611 and the Sensex slipped 0.1% to 80,268. Beneath the muted headline, mid- and small-caps continued to outperform, with the Nifty Next 50 rising 2.04%, BSE MidCap […]

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Investing in Foreign Mutual Funds via GIFT City

Investing in Foreign Mutual Funds via GIFT City: A Detailed Analysis for Indian Residents

Introduction A new gateway for resident Indians to diversify their investment portfolios internationally is rapidly gaining traction: Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). This International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) offers a promising alternative to the traditional routes of investing in foreign mutual funds. This detailed analysis explores the intricacies of this burgeoning investment avenue, weighing

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GST 2.0: A Turning Point for India’s Consumption-Led Growth

GST 2.0: A Turning Point for India’s Consumption-Led Growth

Introduction to GST The Goods and Services Tax (GST), rolled out in July 2017, marked one of India’s most significant indirect tax reforms. It subsumed multiple central and state levies—excise, service tax, VAT, octroi—into a unified structure designed to simplify taxation, enhance compliance, and boost transparency. Its introduction created a “One Nation, One Tax” framework

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Market Outlook for the month: September 25

Market Outlook for the month: September 25

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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Market Outlook for the month - Aug 25

Market Outlook for the month: August 25

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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Market outlook -July 25

Market Outlook for the month: July 25

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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Travel Food Services Ltd - IPO

Travel Food Services Ltd – IPO review

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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Copper-Outlook

Copper Market Outlook

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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Market outlook may 25

Market Outlook for the month: May 25

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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SIF (Specialized Investment Funds)

SIF (Specialized Investment Funds): SEBI’s Hybrid Investment Vehicle for HNIs

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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