India’s smallcap and midcap stocks have plunged significantly, marking the worst crash since the Covid market meltdown of March 2020. In February, the BSE Smallcap index fell 14%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 tumbled 10.8%. With valuations still high, key technical breakdowns, and earnings disappointments, further market turbulence is anticipated.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while
December 12, 2025