Dubais real estate market in 2025 is witnessing record growth, driven by strong fundamentals, high rental yields, and investor-friendly policies. August alone saw transactions worth AED 51.1 billion, with apartment, villa, and land sales surging. Coupled with Golden Visa benefits, tax-free returns, and world-class infrastructure, Dubai has cemented itself as a global investment and lifestyle hub.
SEBIs Investor Survey 2025, conducted with AMFI, NSE, BSE, NSDL, and CDSL, reveals a stark gap in Indias investment landscape. While 63% of householdsaround 213 millionare aware of at least one securities market product, only 9.5%, or about 32.1 million households, actively participate, highlighting the need for greater financial literacy, simpler investment platforms, and increased trust in markets.
Between Dussehra 2024 and 2025, 45 Indian companies with market caps above Rs 1,000 crore delivered phenomenal multibagger returns, with the top 13 soaring up to 11,400%. RRP Semiconductor led the pack, followed by Elitecon International and Sumeet Industries. From agri to consumer stocks, investors who stayed invested turned lakhs into crores, highlighting pockets of explosive growth amid market caution.
Nuvama Wealth Management secured Sebi approval for its mutual fund business. This enables Nuvama to establish the proposed Nuvama Mutual Fund. The company can now launch various investment schemes. This includes Specialized Investment Funds. Final registration depends on fulfilling Sebi requirements. Nuvama had applied for this sponsor approval in January.
Jane Goodall, who died at 91, revolutionised primatology with her groundbreaking observations of chimpanzees at Gombe. Her work, revealing tool-making, complex communication and individual personalities, challenged definitions of humanity and inspired generations of scientists.
Tata Capital has set its IPO price band at Rs 310326, a 56% cut from its last unlisted share price, aiming to attract investors and create potential for a listing pop. As one of Indias largest NBFCs, the three-day IPO opens on October 6. Experts say the pricing is sensible, leaving room for long-term value and investor appeal.
The Swiss National Bank is significantly shifting its currency preference from the dollar to the euro in its reserve management. This move, driven by efforts to combat franc strength and avoid U.S. accusations of currency manipulation amid trade tensions, saw recent interventions heavily focused on euro purchases.
Unmesh Kulkarni of Julius Baer India highlights Indias growth opportunities over the next 35 years, focusing on BFSI, consumption, and healthcare sectors. He notes FPI outflows, tariff uncertainties, and IT sector challenges as short-term headwinds, while triggers like GST cuts, private capex revival, and domestic consumption recovery could drive the next phase of equity growth, offering strategic opportunities for long-term investors.
