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Blackstone began engaging with India two decades ago and has significantly expanded its footprint across various sectors. As of 2025, its investments in India have reached approximately $50 billion, encompassing private equity, real estate, technology, data centers, and healthcare.

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, India has imposed steep tariffs on American products, specifically 150% on alcoholic beverages and 100% on certain agricultural goods. This move has drawn sharp criticism from the White House, highlighting the growing complexities in international trade relations.

In a major setback for investors, IndusInd Bank's stock plunged over 20% on 11th March 2025, wiping off thousands of crores in market value. The sharp fall came after reports surfaced that the bank could face a ₹2,000-crore net worth hit due to discrepancies in its derivative exposures.

China: In February, China's overnight and seven-day repo rates surged, leading to significant losses for bond investors due to rising yields. The overnight repo rate surged from 2.1% in January to 3.5% in February, while the seven-day rate increased from 2.3% to 3.8% over the same period.

Investing in stocks and mutual funds has skyrocketed in recent years. Many people moved their money from fixed deposits (FDs) to the stock market. With India's stock market booming, millions have joined in, buying shares of publicly traded companies. Just six years ago, only one in 14 Indian households invested in stocks—now, it's one in five.

After a prolonged 10-day losing streak, the Nifty 50 index has finally reversed its downward momentum, showing a notable recovery. On Thursday, the index climbed by 0.93% to close at 22,544.70, while the BSE Sensex rebounded by 0.83% to reclaim the 74,000 mark at 74,340.09. This rally has sparked investor interest, prompting many to analyze the driving forces behind this resurgence. Let’s break down the five key factors responsible for the recent uptick in the markets.

Japan's Nikkei 225: The index declined by 1.8% to 37,000.00, indicating a decrease in investor risk appetite. Bloomberg Australia's ASX 200: Fell by 1.6% to 6,950.00, reflecting broader market apprehensions. finance.yahoo.com Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped by 1.5% to 23,400.00, underscoring regional economic concerns. Bloomberg

RPP Infra Projects, a prominent infrastructure development firm in India, has recently witnessed increased investor attention following the acquisition of several substantial projects. The latest contract secured by the company led to a significant upward movement in its share price, reflecting positive market sentiment.

The primary indices, NIFTY and SENSEX broke their 10-day slump as they closed positive on 5th February 2025. As the market is reviving and many companies’ share prices are taking the upward path, the four major companies- SBI Life Insurance, Metro Brands, Bisil Plast, and Pradhin- are entering the spotlight due to their corporate actions. What are the announcements, how are the stocks trading near ex-date, and how has it affected their share prices? Let’s understand.