Saarathi Finance Secures ₹475 Crore to Propel MSME Lending Across Six States
Saarathi Finance, a newly licensed Greenfield Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) dedicated to empowering India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has announced the successful closure of its inaugural funding round, raising a total of ₹475 crores. The capital infusion will support Saarathi’s mission to bridge the significant credit gap faced by MSMEs, particularly in underserved […]
Week ending 24th May 2025
# 1 Markets Indian equity markets remain volatile amid global uncertainties including US-India trade talks, US fiscal risks, and currency fluctuations. Short covering and optimism around growth, earnings, and monsoon prospects are driving intermittent rallies. Markets rebounded sharply on May 22, led by tech and consumer stocks, though both the indices still closed the week […]
Week ending 17th May 2025
# 1 Markets Foreign investors sustained their bullish stance on Indian equities, infusing ₹14,167 crore so far this month, buoyed by easing geopolitical risks with Pakistan, improving prospects of a US-India trade agreement, and growing expectations of a domestic rate cut. Despite mild profit booking on Friday, the Sensex ended the week with a 3.62% […]
Week ending 3rd May 2025
# 1 Markets Indian equities posted their third consecutive weekly gain—marking the longest winning streak since December 2024. However, profit booking on Friday reversed early gains, leading to a modest pullback. The Nifty and Sensex ended the week at 24,347 and 80,502 respectively. A key structural shift was observed in market ownership: Domestic Institutional Investors […]
Week ending 26th April 2025
# 1 Market We may have to navigate multiple Black Swan events through 2025. After a brief revival in sentiment, aided by India’s careful navigation of the 90-day tariff pause initiated by President Trump and a softening trade stance, market stability was disrupted by a gruesome attack on civilians in Kashmir. The incident sharply escalated […]
Week ending 19th April 2025
Week ending 19th April 2025 # 1 Markets Equity markets posted their strongest weekly performance in four years, with benchmark indices surging to record highs. The rally was fuelled by robust foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and easing geopolitical concerns following Trump’s announcement of halting tit-for-tat China tariffs. Sensex ended the week at 78,553 and […]
Week ending 12th April 2025
# 1 Markets 1.1 Markets saw a strong recovery on Friday following the Trump administration’s surprise move to pause its tariff escalation for 90 days. The Sensex and Nifty ended higher at 75,157 and 22,828 respectively, buoyed by global relief. This marks a significant shift in trade policy—Trump’s aggressive stance had rattled the global system, […]
Former Federal Bank CEO Shyam Srinivasan Joins TVS Capital Funds as Senior Advisor
TVS Capital Funds (TCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shyam Srinivasan as a Senior Advisor and Operating Partner. With over three decades of experience in banking and financial services, Srinivasan brings deep strategic expertise in institutional growth, digital transformation, and financial governance. As the Managing Director and CEO of Federal Bank for 14 […]
Week ending 29th March
Best wishes on new Samvat Year 2082 and Happy festivities including Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadhi, Bihu, Vishu across different States. Perils of trying to explain equity market movement on weekly basis from “easing tariffs fears” in the beginning of the week to “tariff overhang” at the end of the week. Markets Wrap: Domestic Indices […]
Week ending 22nd March 2025
# 1 Markets The Nifty surged 1,000 points this week, marking its best performance in nearly four years. Sensex closed higher at 76,905, while Nifty closed at 23,350—its fifth consecutive gain, supported by fresh FII inflows and Fed-driven optimism. Broader markets outperformed headline indices, buoyed by foreign interest, strong domestic fundamentals, and declining inflation. FIIs […]