Oil India Ltd (OINL) released its Q4FY25 earnings recently, and the results tell a story of mixed performance. While some numbers were better than expected, key areas like production and profits missed the mark.

Here’s a quick update on NMDC’s latest quarterly results, unpacking the important details and what they mean going forward.

Stock trades depend not only on company results or market trends but also on regulatory checks. Exchanges and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) use Additional Surveillance Measures (ASM) to track and control abnormal price movements in listed securities.

Sumitomo Chemicals India Ltd (SCIL) recently announced its Q4FY25 earnings report, providing a snapshot of its financial health and future outlook. Let’s break down the key points from the report and what it means for investors and the agrochemicals sector.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have always been the pulse of India’s stock market, but in 2025, their moves are telling a far more nuanced story than just inflows and outflows.

Global financial markets have remained volatile in recent times. Although the US Federal Reserve’s May 2025 decision to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25%–4.50% was broadly in line with expectations, it still triggered market reactions.

After a flat start, Nifty traded in a narrow range of 24,735–24,830 and ended in the red with a loss of 0.30%. The Nifty Midcap 100 outperformed, closing almost flat with a marginal loss of 0.02%.

Gold prices in India have soared in 2025, with domestic spot gold rates touching ₹93,217 per 10 grams, marking a 23% jump so far. Globally, gold breached US$3,230 per ounce (28.3495 grams), buoyed by a weaker dollar and rising geopolitical tensions.

After a negative opening, Nifty witnessed a volatile session with sharp swings between 24,700–25,065 and finally settled with a loss of 0.70%. The Nifty Midcap 100 outperformed, ending with a modest gain of 0.15%.

Mutual funds remain one of the most accessible and widely used investment vehicles for retail investors in India. However, as investment needs become more complex, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) are turning to Portfolio Management Services (PMS) for a more customised approach.