India’s auto industry posted a mixed performance in June 2025, closing Q1 FY26 with varied trends across segments. While domestic demand faced pressure from rural softness and macro uncertainties, exports surged for key players like Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, and Hyundai, providing crucial support. EV sales maintained momentum,…
Trade negotiations between the United States and India have reached an impasse due to longstanding structural differences in tariffs, market access, and regulatory frameworks. Despite several high-level meetings in recent months, key sectors such as agriculture, dairy, automobiles, and steel remain contentious. With a July 9 tariff rollback…
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…
The evolution of Wealth Management India reflects a profound shift from traditional, manual financial practices to a technology-driven paradigm that prioritizes accessibility, precision, and transparency. Digital Wealth Management, powered by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, and cloud computing, has redefined Financial Planning…
On May 26, 2025, Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund received its certificate of registration from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), with Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited approved as the Asset Management Company (AMC). This landmark approval for the 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services…
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, wealth management in India was still in its infancy. Investment decisions were largely limited to fixed deposits, gold, and traditional insurance plans. The idea of "wealth creation" was often synonymous with "savings" — with limited access to capital markets or professional…
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump introduced a new trade policy aimed at strengthening the U.S. economy by imposing significant tariffs on goods imported from other countries. He called this move "Liberation Day" and explained that it would help protect American businesses and workers by making foreign…