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Think India’s best borrowers are wealthy city dwellers? Think again. Rural women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) boast a stunning 98% loan repayment rate, and they’re doing it without traditional collateral. This post uncovers the powerful blend of social trust, peer accountability, and grassroots financial discipline that makes India’s SHG model a global standout.

The company has set a price band of ₹85 to ₹90 per equity share, with a lot size of 166 shares, translating to a minimum investment of ₹14,940 for retail investors.

The IPO is priced in the range of ₹189 to ₹199 per share, with a minimum application size of 75 shares, requiring an investment of approximately ₹14,925 for retail investors.

The price band has been fixed at ₹225 to ₹237 per equity share, with investors required to bid in lots of 63 shares, translating to a minimum investment of ₹14,931 at the upper end.

Imagine an economy that’s not overheating with high prices...and not slowing down either. That sweet spot where growth stays strong, inflation stays in check, and interest rates remain stable is what economists like to call a Goldilocks economy.

It raised ₹17,800 crore, a number that places it among the largest NFOs in Indian mutual fund history. And it did this not through aggressive marketing or complex product design, but by leveraging two critical advantages: Jio’s digital distribution network and BlackRock’s global investing credibility.

After Ola released its Q1 FY26 performance report, the company’s share price jumped more than 17% in a single day. That’s not just noise it’s a sign of a possible turnaround. But is it real and lasting? Let’s dig in.

The REIT is offering units in the price band of ₹10 lakh to ₹10.6 lakh per unit, with a minimum application size of just one unit.

By March 2025, individuals owned 19.3% of the total market cap of micro-cap stocks. That’s already a big number. But here's the kicker: when we look only at non-promoter holdings, that is, shares available to the public, retail investors control over 70%. That’s a staggering concentration.

This week’s market update brings a mix of encouraging signs and cautious moves. China’s inflation nudged higher, Canada saw a surprise drop in unemployment, and India’s forex reserves dipped slightly. A quick look at how global economic shifts are shaping the outlook.

In July 2025, Nvidia hit a $4 trillion market cap, becoming the most valuable company in the world. For perspective, that’s roughly equal to the entire nominal GDP of India

Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund is an open-ended equity thematic scheme launched by Bandhan Mutual Fund, categorized under Equity - Thematic Fund.

In July 2025, India’s market regulator SEBI shook the global trading world by banning Jane Street, one of Wall Street’s most elite and secretive trading firms from operating in Indian securities markets. The move came after SEBI accused the firm of manipulating India’s high-volume derivatives segment, specifically targeting trades in Bank Nifty options. But what makes this case truly fascinating is how it began not with a tip-off or whistle blower, but with a lawsuit filed by

One useful tool for gauging overall market valuation is the Buffett Indicator, which compares a country’s total stock market value to its GDP. As of July 2025, the United States stands at an elevated 207%, while India ranges between 124% to 129%, both well above their historical averages.

ICICI Prudential Active Momentum Fund is an open-ended equity scheme under the Sectoral/Thematic category.

The Axis Services Opportunities Fund is an open-ended equity mutual fund that falls under the sectoral/thematic category.

JM Financial Mutual Fund has introduced the JM Large & Mid Cap Fund, an open-ended equity mutual fund scheme designed to offer long-term capital growth.

As we approach the end of June and the beginning of July, global markets have witnessed a mix of signals, some signs of stabilisation in major economies, while others hint at ongoing challenges. In the US , the labour market showed strength. The number of job openings rose to 7.769 million in May, surpassing market expectations. The unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.1% , signalling stability. However, job growth has been slowing, particularly in government sectors, and

FY25 was a landmark year for India’s electric vehicle (EV) journey, with penetration reaching 7.77% along with a growth rate of 15.31% for the year.

India’s economy grew by 6.5% in 2024-25, and even more impressively, clocked 7.4% growth in the last quarter, making it one of the fastest-growing major economies right now.