Axis Securities gives Nifty target of 25,500, names Bharti Airtel and Lupin among top 15 picks

Axis Securities’ small-cap top picks include Mahanagar Gas, Kirloskar Brothers, Sansera Engineering, and Kalpataru Projects. The brokerage noted September’s market volatility after a strong May–August 2025 rally. Despite GST 2.0 reforms providing a positive trigger, momentum faltered due to delayed impact, currency depreciation, inventory overhang, foreign institutional selling, and uncertainty in global policy, especially from […]

Dubai real estate market 2025: A thriving global investment hub

Dubai’s 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 […]

Sebi nod to Nuvama’s mutual fund entry, approves role as sponsor

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.

Dussehra 2025: 45 multibagger stocks deliver up to 11,400% returns in 1 year

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 […]

Tata Capital IPO priced below industry average. Is a listing pop on the cards?

Tata Capital has set its IPO price band at Rs 310–326, a 56% cut from its last unlisted share price, aiming to attract investors and create potential for a listing pop. As one of India’s largest NBFCs, the three-day IPO opens on October 6. Experts say the pricing is sensible, leaving room for long-term value […]

ETMarkets Smart Talk: From BFSI to Healthcare: Key long-term themes for investors over the next 3-5 years from Unmesh Kulkarni

Unmesh Kulkarni of Julius Baer India highlights India’s growth opportunities over the next 3–5 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, […]

Only 9.5% of Indian households invest despite 63% market awareness: Sebi survey

SEBI’s Investor Survey 2025, conducted with AMFI, NSE, BSE, NSDL, and CDSL, reveals a stark gap in India’s investment landscape. While 63% of households—around 213 million—are 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 […]

Bond markets get a boost as RBI holds rates and hints at future easing

The RBI’s MPC kept policy rates unchanged at 5.5% in its October 2025 review, maintaining a neutral stance while signaling room for future easing. Experts say the move restores market confidence, stabilizes borrowing costs, and supports bond market sentiment. With growth forecasts revised higher and inflation near target, selective exposure in 6–12 year maturities is […]