D-Street does a jig! India–US trade deal lifts sentiment, but earnings to drive market returns

The India–US trade deal marks a turning point for equities by removing a major source of tariff uncertainty, and lifting investor sentiment, according to top money managers. They said the worst of the market stress may have peaked for now, but the trade agreement is unlikely to be a game-changer, and returns will ultimately hinge […]

CFTC’s Selig says market structure bill makes US ‘gold standard’ for crypto

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss legislation regarding digital assets, prediction markets as well as regulation.  CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said the market structure bill moving through Congress would make the United States the “gold standard” for crypto regulation, arguing that clear rules are long overdue for digital asset markets. Selig […]

‘Defeated by Gurgaon’s real estate market’: Couple earning ₹1 crore struggles to buy home

Despite a combined annual income of ₹1 crore, a couple in Gurgaon says they feel “completely defeated” by a real estate market that offers zero value for money. With a budget of up to ₹1.7 crore, they have spent months searching for a home, only to find “pathetic” construction quality and mediocre builders. The frustrated […]

Budget allows one-time concessional duty sales by SEZ units in domestic market

India’s latest budget proposes a special one-time measure allowing eligible manufacturing units in Special Economic Zones to sell goods in the Domestic Tariff Area at concessional duty rates, responding to global trade volatility and US tariffs. | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Responding to long-standing industry demands amid global trade volatility and US tariffs, Finance Minister […]