The benchmark indices gained around 8% in December alone following renewed interest of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and sustained flows form domestic investors. That took the calendar year gain to over 20%. This has prompted more retail investors to opt for equity investments, and SIP has emerged as a preferred route.
US stock futures jump, dollar gains on tariff ruling
American stock futures saw a rise. The dollar’s value increased after a US court blocked Donald Trump’s global tariffs. The court considered the tariffs illegal.
May 29, 2025