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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The 1 February 2025 Budget’s tax relief measures intended to revive consumption and disposable income, have failed to reverse the tide of foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows from key consumption-led sectors like fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and consumer durables. Despite initial optimism, the FMCG sector has witnessed a significant FPI outflows of ₹6,904 crore in February 2025 alone, continuing a trend that began in October 2024 after the markets hit an all-time high in September, showed the latest data from the National Securities Depository (NSDL).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Current market price: ₹1,752.35 | Buy range: ₹1,700–1,760 | Profit goal: ₹1,890 | Stop loss: ₹1,670 | Timeframe: 1–2 months Current market price: ₹340.25 | Buy range: ₹330–342 | Profit goal: ₹381 | Stop loss: ₹323 | Timeframe: 1–2 months Nifty 50 opened on a mildly negative note and experienced volatility throughout the trading session. The index tested its 21-day exponential moving average (EMA), currently positioned around 22,682.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A ‘zero-for-zero’ tariff approach is being touted as the best way for India to deal with US President Donald Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs. Mint explains what this initiative is and why some consider it to be a better option than a bilateral trade agreement.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A new chief executive trying to steer the company, generative AI disrupting the information technology (IT) services industry, and now an activist shareholder raising its stake—New Jersey-based Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp now finds itself walking a tightrope. Cognizant is one of the few companies seeing a second round of shareholder activism in less than 10 years.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian stock markets fell on Monday due to various global and domestic factors. The Sensex dropped over 700 points from its intraday high to close 217 points lower at 74,115.17.

Bank of Canada interest rate cuts might not be able to fix the damage of a trade war — but they can’t hurt either, say economists.

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says it has laid off some employees as part of its “growth strategy.”

United States President Donald Trump’s tariff war has become a complicated roller coaster of international trade disputes.

The Bank of Canada is expected to cut its interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, amid trade uncertainty with the United States.

Investment Grade Index, a key measure of credit risk for top-rated borrowers, widened by 2.06 basis points to 53.54, marking the highest level of US credit risk in 2025, according to a Bloomberg report. When this index rises, it signals that investors see higher risks in lending to these companies. Meanwhile, the Markit CDX North American High Yield Index, which tracks riskier borrowers, dropped by 0.5 points to 106.4, its lowest point in six months. As per Bloomberg, unlike the investment-grade index, this one falls when credit risk increases, showing that investors are becoming more cautious about lending to lower-rated companies.

President Donald Trump has spoken of tariffs as a job-creating behemoth.

The commerce and industry ministry has also sought wish lists of various industries and tariff concessions they expect from Washington under the pact. «Inputs have been sought from various stakeholders as both sides aim to increase exports,» said an official. US President Donald Trump claimed Friday that India will significantly reduce tariffs on American imports, saying New Delhi imposed «massive» trade barriers and that «somebody is finally exposing them for what they have done».

trade policies, analysts have pinpointed top S&P 500 stocks that are likely to see huge growth in the next 12 months. Technology and energy shares lead the pack. As per S&P Global Market Intelligence data, Micron Technology (MU), Super Micro Computer (SMCI) and Devon Energy (DVN) are some of the firms whose shares are likely to rise more than 30 percent.

tornado made landfall near Orlando in Seminole County, Florida, during the early morning hours of Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The tornado damaged at least one house, which has collapsed, as per Seminole County Emergency Management officials. The house collapse took place in Longwood, authorities said.

strategic partnership, including defence engagement and connectivity via Iran through INSTC and Chabahar Port. Visiting Armenian foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan and external affairs minister S Jaishankar engaged in detailed conversation on expanding defence trade and connectivity initiatives, it is learnt. There was also focus on launching direct flights and enhancing business and people-to-people ties. Mirzoyan delivered a speech at the Indian Council on World Affairs, MEA's think tank.

Indian equities have become one of the worst performers as the world resets its trading rules. For the first time since 2009, Sensex's P/E is trading below that of the Dow. Despite once-rich valuations among emerging markets (EM), foreign investors keep selling even after a sharp correction from last year's peak.

Indo-Pacific could offer an alternative trading framework, but many countries—especially India—will be uneasy about China’s dominant role within it, commented Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times. He set the tone for CUTS International’s webinar on geopolitics last week. The two-session brought together global experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to assess the implications of President Donald Trump’s second term on the Indo-Pacific region’s geopolitics, trade, and security frameworks. Ambassador Meera Shankar, former Indian Ambassador to the U.S., emphasised that “Collective security, collective prosperity, and a rules-based order drive the Indo-Pacific region.” However, she noted that while economic cooperation has progressed, collective security remains a work in progress.

ICICI Securities Ltd from the bourses. Last year in August and October, Mumbai and Ahemadabad benches of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved applications filed by the ICICI Securities Ltd and ICICI Bank to delist the private sector lender’s securities company from the bourses.

Howard Lutnick has been appointed as new US Commerce Secretary by US President Donald Trump. Lutnick, a strong advocate of tariffs, will play a central role in President Donald Trump’s trade strategy, working closely with the US Trade Representative’s office. His appointment aligns with the administration’s ongoing tariff policies targeting China, Canada, and Mexico. While some duties have been temporarily paused for negotiations, steel and aluminum tariffs are set to take effect on March 12.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Thousands of U.S. companies opened for business on Friday with no idea whether they had to pay tariffs.

In his victory speech, he said: «When we come together, we build things that last, because we are Canada strong.» Stocks plunge as Donald Trump slaps tariffs on US trading partners Carney also took on Donald Trump and his trade war in his speech, arguing the US president «thinks he can weaken us with his plan to divide and conquer». «The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life […] and Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape or form.» The incoming prime minister continued: «The Cana...