The Indian Rupee posted a notable recovery during the week ending 19 April 2025, supported by strong foreign inflows and a pullback in bullish US dollar positions. While several Asian currencies weakened over the same period, the Rupee remained stable, reflecting improved foreign investor sentiment and steady demand in the forex market.

The Government of India categorises select public sector enterprises based on their financial performance, operational scale, and strategic importance. Among these, companies awarded Maharatna status are granted greater autonomy and decision-making powers to support their global competitiveness.

Calculating margin trading interest requires you to know the amount borrowed, the duration until which you intend to utilise the funds, and the rate of interest charged by your broker.

Gold prices in the international market have posted steady gains through 2025, reinforcing the metal’s status as a preferred investment option for Indians. In February alone, gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered a robust net inflow of ₹19.8 billion.

As an investor, you must have heard of several investment strategies, each promising a different return and reward ratio. Among them, passive investing stands out, especially for investors with little knowledge of the market or those who don’t have time to track it.

Zomato has officially changed its name to Eternal Limited. Zomato’s rebranding to Eternal Limited reflects a shift in strategy as the Company aims to reposition itself beyond its core food delivery business. Under the Eternal Limited banner, Zomato plans to scale up operations in adjacent areas, such as quick commerce, dining-out solutions, and other local services.

On Monday, the benchmark indices bounced back sharply; the Nifty ended 221 points higher, while the Sensex was up by 678 points.

In a significant development for India’s telecom sector, the government approved a debt-to-equity conversion for Vodafone Idea (Vi), marking a crucial step in the company’s ongoing financial restructuring. The development follows months of uncertainty over Vi’s ability to raise funds and service its large debt burden.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the premium automotive arm of Tata Motors, is facing multiple headwinds that are clouding its growth prospects. The company has revised its EBIT margin guidance to 5–7% for FY26E, down from 10%, indicating pressure on profitability.

When investors browse the Indian stock market and come across the share price of Madras Rubber Factory (MRF), the reaction is almost universal: ‘Why is the MRF share price so high?’ As of early 2025, MRF is trading at upwards of ₹1,30,000 per share, making it the most expensive stock in absolute terms in India.