Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned recent attacks on Qatar and spoke with the Amir of Qatar, reaffirming India’s support for peace, stability, and dialogue amid escalating Middle East tensions.
US President Donald Trump declared Iran’s Air Force, Navy, and leadership including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei eliminated following US-Israel strikes. The attacks triggered Iranian missile and drone retaliation, hit military and civilian sites, and caused disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and Dubai airport, impacting global energy and travel.
The European Commission has urged the United States to honor the existing EU US trade agreement after the US Supreme Court struck down former President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. Following the ruling, Trump announced new temporary tariffs, raising them to 15 percent. Brussels said EU exports must not face duties beyond the previously agreed ceiling and called for clarity from Washington, warning that tariff uncertainty disrupts global markets and transatlantic trade.
The Supreme Court of the United States has struck down global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump under emergency authority, ruling that the move went beyond presidential powers. In a 6–3 decision, the court said tariff authority rests with Congress and requires clear legislative approval. The case followed legal challenges by businesses and multiple states, and the ruling could affect tariff collections and future U.S. trade actions.
Experts agreed that long-term discipline, diversification and valuation awareness are essential, but some global diversification is required for a sound portfolio.
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This year, the market had all the plot twists of a Bollywood saga — minus the happy ending. The broader NSE 500 delivered practically nothing, while the Nifty 50 delivered a 4% return over the past year. Now the big question — are we set for a reversal this year? At Moneycontrol, we spoke to a whole bunch of market veterans and here are some of the key takeaways.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision is shaping up to be a close call, with economists divided between a rate cut and a pause amid ongoing growth concerns. SBI Research, in its latest report, noted there is merit in a rate cut at the upcoming policy but stressed it would require careful communication, as the threshold for easing has become higher post-June. The report suggested a 25 basis point cut would be most appropriate. On the other hand, several bankers have ruled out an immediate cut, though they still expect one more reduction during this fiscal. If the RBI holds rates, it would mark the second consecutive pause after August. Since February, the central bank has already lowered the repo rate by 100 basis points before opting to hold in the last policy. Catch Moneycontrol’s Nandita Khemka in conversation with CNBC-TV18’s Latha Venkatesh as they decode what to expect from this week’s policy outcome.
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At the Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2025 held in Mumbai, Navneet Munot, MD of HDFC AMC, emphasised customer-centricity and trust as pillars of sustainable market growth. He called fund management a noble profession, stressing the importance of ethics, regulation, and self-regulation. Munot noted SEBI's push for greater industry accountability, highlighting the thin line between right and wrong. Transparency and integrity, he said, are crucial when managing others’ money.
At the Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2025 held in Mumbai, Vishal of Zerodha stressed regular investing and asset allocation, especially for Gen Z, who are financially aware but need discipline. Ashish of CoinSwitch highlighted Gen Z’s growing crypto interest, often limited to 5% of portfolios, despite high volatility and lack of regulation. He emphasised the need for self-regulation, while experts agreed on reinforcing risk awareness and investment discipline.
At the Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2025 held in Mumbai, Niket Shah, CIO, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund noted the small-cap pause cycle may be ending, with sector growth at 15–16% and a strong market profit share. However, Anish Tawakley, Co-CIO-Equity, ICICI Prudential, warned of froth, aggressive accounting, weak business models, and overvaluation—suggesting only promoters are truly benefiting. Rahul Singh, CIO-Equities, Tata Mutual Fund highlighted improved macro indicators but advised company-specific focus. Experts agreed blind investing is risky; selectivity and stock-picking are key.