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Why PMS & Direct Stock Investing Can Outperform Mutual Funds
By Satya Santosh – Certified Investment & Stock Market Expert For most small or first-time investors, Mutual Funds are an excellent starting point due to their affordability, diversification, and regulatory safety. However, when investors have higher capital,...
US Fed Rate Decision on Sept 17: What It Means for Gold and Indian Equities
Global markets are eyeing the U.S. Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, which concludes on September 17, 2025. The consensus expectation is for a 25 basis point rate cut, though a larger 50 bps move cannot be fully ruled out. The outcome and, more importantly,...
GST 2.0: India’s Biggest Tax Overhaul & What It Means for Consumers, Businesses, and Investors
Introduction: Why GST 2.0 Matters India has witnessed its most significant tax reform since 2017. On September 22, 2025, the government rolled out Next-Gen GST (GST 2.0) with the aim of simplifying tax structures, reducing compliance burdens, and boosting consumption....
U.S. Slaps 50% Tariffs on Indian Exports
What’s Happening The United States has started imposing 50% tariffs on several Indian goods. This move is linked to trade tensions and concerns over India’s oil imports from Russia. The decision will hit many industries that depend heavily on the American market....
Impacts of RBI’s August 2025 Policy
📉 On Inflation: Lower CPI forecast (3.1%) suggests: Easing price pressures Less urgency for further rate hikes Improved purchasing power for consumers 🏦 On Borrowers & Banks: Steady repo rate = EMIs remain stable Positive for households and MSMEs Encourages...
🏦 RBI MPC Meeting (August 4–6, 2025): Key Takeaways
📌 Monetary Policy Decisions Repo rate unchanged at 5.50%; policy stance remains Neutral Unanimous decision by all six MPC members 📉 Inflation Outlook (CPI) FY2025–26 revised down to 3.1% (from 3.7%) Q2: 2.1% (↓ from 3.4%) Q3: 3.1% (↓ from 3.9%) Q4: 4.4% (unchanged) Q1...
Impact of Trump’s 25% Tariff on Indian Markets
Prepared by: Satya Santosh On July 31, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports. The Indian markets initially reacted negatively, with the Sensex and Nifty50 falling sharply but recovering to close about 0.3-0.4% lower. The...
Will Stock markets rally to new highs with RBI new rate cut update ??
A stock market rally following an RBI interest rate cut is likely—but not guaranteed. It depends on several factors beyond just the rate cut itself. Let’s break it down: ✅ When a Rally Is Likely: Rate Cut Seen as Pro-Growth If investors believe the rate cut will...
When will we be proud of our Government and Government Servants?
Can we ever be free from corruption? An IAS officer in Kalahandi, Odisha, was recently caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹10 lakh. Just last week, another government official was found throwing crores of rupees in cash...
RBI Cuts Interest Rate – What It Means:
📉 RBI Cuts Interest Rate – What It Means: The RBI lowers the repo rate, which is the rate at which it lends money to commercial banks. This makes borrowing cheaper across the economy. 💹 Likely Stock Market Trends: 1. Bullish Trend in Equities Lower interest...