Vaidyanathan says Rs 150 lakh crore is currently held in household bank deposits, reflecting the continued importance of the banking system in India’s savings ecosystem.
Singhania noted that the escalation in geopolitical tensions has led to a sudden shift in investor sentiment and foreign institutional investor outflows.
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says volatility is a natural feature of markets and India’s capital markets will thrive despite global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
'Indian capital markets are expanding. They are deepening, diversified and becoming increasingly resilient,' said Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Speaking at the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit, Jonathan Wilmot, Global Strategist at Aletheia Capital, said the rapid advances in artificial intelligence mark a turning point for global growth and productivity.
The SEBI chairman specifically cited the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted energy supplies and driven volatility in oil and gas markets worldwide.
As markets grow in scale and complexity they also become more closely connected to global developments.And that brings us to the changing landscape in which today's market operates, says Sebi chief.
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urges investors to remain patient amid global uncertainty, saying market volatility from geopolitical tensions eventually stabilises.
India’s household financial assets have reached $19.3 trillion as savings move from deposits to investments like mutual funds, PMS and AIFs, says V. Vaidyanathan.
Fixed deposits are the first choice for many investors, but relying only on them can limit both flexibility and income options.
"Trump will not get a third term. He wants it very bad. But I think Donald Trump Jr will run for elections," said Charles Myers at Moneycontrol's Global Wealth Summit.
Iran is heavily reliant on Kharg Island, which processes about nine out of every 10 barrels of its crude exports — mostly to China.
The wedding of actress Kritika Kamra and sports presenter Gaurav Kapur is making headlines for its understated celebrations and the couple’s thoughtful approach to lifestyle and dining.
India surprised Washington by taking a firm stance in US trade talks, even as tariffs were lowered and broader negotiations remain delayed, says Charles Myers.
I say that because the United States now controls Venezuela essentially, and which means the United States has unfettered 100% access to the biggest oil reserves in the world, he says.
Global equities may be in the last phase of a bull market that started in 1982, with potential for another major decline, says Jonathan Wilmot.
India’s economic importance could rise significantly over the next 20–30 years as manufacturing shifts and AI adoption expands, says Jonathan Wilmot.
At Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit, global strategist says AI and machine learning could transform productivity and eventually lower costs of food, energy, housing and healthcare.
Wilmot highlighted the economic stakes, noting that failure to reopen the strait could push oil prices above $150 a barrel.
Petrol and diesel prices remain steady across major cities despite volatility in global crude oil markets.
Five years after the viral success of the Tamil song Enjoy Enjaami, rapper Arivu has sparked fresh debate by alleging that he has received neither royalties nor ownership for the track. Taking to X, Arivu claimed that despite writing the full song and composing its main melody, the rights and earnings from the global hit remain with other collaborators.
Meta is considering layoffs affecting up to 20% of its workforce as it ramps up AI investments and data centre spending, Reuters reports.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their selling for the fourth consecutive week, offloading equities worth Rs 35,052.03 crore.
Markets don't move in straight lines. They bounce on the way down and pull back on the way up. That's exactly what catches traders out, confusing a retracement for a reversal.