FAANG: In 2024, FAANG stocks (Meta, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Alphabet) saw strong growth, driven by innovation in AI, cloud, and emerging tech sectors. Indian investors can gain exposure through direct investments, ETFs, and leveraged products like the Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF. Despite risks, FAANG stocks remain attractive for 2025, with diversification key for a balanced portfolio.
RBI rate cut to pressure bank margins, NBFCs brace for liquidity strain
RBI’s 25-bps rate cut, its first in five years, pressures private banks’ NIMs while public banks remain stable. NBFCs may see funding relief, but liquidity