Foreign Institutional Investors have pulled out Rs 1,98,103 crore from Indian equities in 2025. September alone saw Rs 27,163 crore exit. This selling trend has continued for nearly two years, totaling Rs 3,19,313 crore over 21 months. Analysts point to valuation concerns and global allocation shifts. Outflows may slow as valuations stabilize and corporate earnings improve.
The Reserve Bank of India now permits banks to finance domestic company mergers and acquisitions. This reform updates capital market exposure guidelines. It aligns Indian banking with global standards. This opens new credit opportunities for banks. They can reclaim market share from non-bank lenders. Banks must develop specialized M&A advisory and underwriting skills. This policy change supports India's corporate growth.
Avenue Supermarts reported strong revenue growth for Q2 FY26. DMart's standalone revenue increased by 15.4 percent year-on-year. It reached 16,218.79 crore rupees for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. This marks the highest Q2 revenue in four years. The company now operates 432 DMart stores. The board will meet on October 11 to approve financial results.
Indian and global copper prices are soaring to record highs in 2025, driven by a perfect storm of factors. The green energy transition, significant supply disruptions, and Chinese stimulus are fueling this demand. Geopolitical tensions and a weaker US dollar further contribute to the rally.
Platinum, trading at historic discounts to gold and silver, presents a compelling investment opportunity. Technical and fundamental indicators suggest a major reversal is underway, driven by tight supply and growing industrial demand from green technologies. This undervalued precious metal offers significant upside potential.
Riding the market wave hasnt been easy for alldespite strong index gains, several Nifty500 stocks are still stuck in the red so far this fiscal year. While the Nifty500 has climbed 8% and the benchmark Nifty is up 6% so far in FY26, not all constituents have kept pace. Data shows that 44 stocks from the Nifty500 have slipped over 10% during this period, highlighting pockets of underperformance amid a broadly buoyant market.
Data shows that 44 stocks from the Nifty500 have slipped over 10% during this period, highlighting pockets of underperformance amid a broadly buoyant market.
Indian markets show volatility in 2025. Chirag Muni discusses investment strategy. Equities provide returns over five years. Gold and silver also perform. India's GDP growth is 6.5 percent. Inflation is 2.1 percent. Interest rates are cut. Investors should consider mutual funds. Allocations to largecap, midcap, and smallcap are suggested. This approach targets growth.
