Stay updated with this week’s comprehensive analysis of Indian stock market trends including Nifty and Sensex movements, sector performance, and key derivative market insights.

If you’ve been tracking India’s financial markets lately, you’ve likely noticed a quiet but profound shift in the country’s housing finance landscape. On May 5, 2025, LIC Housing Finance (LICHFL) made history with the debut listing of its residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) on the National Stock Exchange—a move that’s not just a milestone for the company but a signal that a new era of investment opportunities is opening up in India’s debt markets.

The RBI’s revised rules on AIF investments could reshape how banks and institutions participate in real estate and private equity. With provisioning norms, investment caps, and carve-outs for strategic AIFs, this blog unpacks what’s changing—and what Indian investors and traders should watch as capital flows get realigned.

Infosys has shown a blend of strong and moderate business movements recently. Let’s break it down simply—what’s looking good, what needs watching, and where things are steady in the context of Infosys share price and business outlook.

On Thursday, the benchmark indices corrected sharply. The Nifty ended 253 points lower, while the Sensex was down by 823 points. Among sectors, all the major sectoral indices witnessed profit booking at higher levels, but the Capital Market index lost the most, shedding over 3%.

A deep dive into Trent’s transformation from quiet player to fashion powerhouse.

The Union Budget 2025–26 has introduced several income tax changes, allowing middle-income earners to optimise their take-home pay. Under the updated structure, individuals with a Cost to Company (CTC) of up to ₹15 lakh can potentially bring their tax liability down to zero through strategic use of available exemptions and deductions.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a framework to standardise the expiry of equity derivatives contracts by limiting them to particular weekdays. Currently, exchanges can schedule different contract expiries across the week. Under the new proposal, this could be restricted to a set day or days.

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is at a crucial juncture, with both India and the European Union aiming to reach a conclusion that could transform economic relations for years to come.

In early 2009, Satyam Computers, one of India’s prominent IT companies, publicly admitted to financial irregularities running into thousands of crores. The disclosure surprised many, especially given the Company’s recent recognition—it had received the Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance just months earlier.