Investing – Blog Category

With global markets continuing to swing to the tunes of the US’s tariff flip-flops, benchmark indices in India gained over 2% on Tuesday, 15th April 2025. Notably, it became the first major market to recoup the losses made since the reciprocal tariffs were first announced on 2nd April 2025. While the primary indices are closing on a positive note, another stock that made it to the green light zone is the stock of Paytm’s parent company, One97 Communications Limited. What was the surge, and what caused the rise in Paytm share price? Let’s decode.

The stock market has witnessed heightened activity with a 3% jump in Bajaj Housing Finance shares. Approximately 529 crore shares, representing approximately 64% of the company's total equity, have been unlocked for trading as the company’s one-year shareholder lock-in period ends. This milestone has sparked curiosity among investors and market enthusiasts alike. But what does this mean for the company, its shareholders, and the stock market? Let’s break it down.

What began as cautious cost-cutting in Silicon Valley is now a full-blown global workforce reset. Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has extended its layoff strategy to India, marking a sobering moment for the country’s tech sector. The wave is a more significant trend reshaping talent priorities across industries.

This week is packed with significant corporate actions that investors should be aware of. From dividends and stock splits to spin-offs and rights issues, several companies are making moves that could impact shareholder value.