In May 2025, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections surged by 16.4% year-on-year to ₹2.01 trillion, reflecting robust economic activity driven by strong domestic demand, import growth, and enhanced tax compliance. This milestone, following April 2025’s record ₹2.37 trillion, underscores India’s fiscal resilience amid global uncertainties. A…
India’s wealth landscape is evolving rapidly, with high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) increasingly turning to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to diversify their portfolios beyond traditional equities and debt. As of December 2024, AIF commitments in India reached ₹13,49,051 crore, reflecting a 5% quarter-on-quarter growth, driven by…
India’s luxury real estate market is witnessing a remarkable surge, with properties priced above ₹4 crore becoming prime status assets for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). In 2024, the luxury housing segment recorded a 53% year-on-year sales growth across major cities, with Delhi NCR leading the…
Introduction In a decisive step that caught markets by surprise, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.50%, marking its third consecutive cut in 2025 and bringing the total reduction to 100 bps this year. Complementing this, the RBI…
Private equity (PE) funding has emerged as an important pillar of global economic growth, providing businesses with the capital they need to scale, innovate, and compete. This form of investment—characterized by equity capital raised directly from private investors rather than public markets—continues to evolve, reflecting shifts in economic…
A group of ministers (GoM) has recommended significant changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure for 150 goods and services, including textiles. Particularly, the tax rate on tobacco and related products and aerated drinks is expected to increase from the current 28% to 35%. For textiles,…
You might be wondering what a shark has to do with your investments and returns. Well, just like the depth of the ocean, which caters to so many large and small components of aquatic life, your investment portfolio is a mix of big and small investments depending on…
Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential election and will take over white house as the 47th President of the United States of America on January 20, 2025. Here, we explore potential outcomes for the future during his presidency. Donald Trump is known for his unpredictable tendencies and…
RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has announced the monetary policy statement keeping the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Repo rate is the rate at which commercial banks can borrow funds from RBI by depositing their securities to the bank. It is 9th consecutive time the bank has decided to…
Verlinvest Asia Exits Sula Vineyards: Cheers or Tears for Indian Winemaker? Verlinvest Asia, a key investor in Indian winemaker Sula Vineyards, is moving ahead to a full exit. The Belgian firm is offloading its remaining 8.34% stake, marking a complete departure from the company it helped build over…
