🗞️ India Inc Revenue Growth Hits a Nine-Quarter High
India Inc’s Q1 revenue growth surged 19.4%, marking the strongest performance in nine quarters. The improvement was led by sectors such as automobiles, banking, metals, and pharmaceuticals.
The broad-based growth suggests corporate earnings momentum is strengthening, even as markets remain volatile.
💬 Expert Take — “A nine-quarter high in revenue growth is a strong signal for earnings quality. If margins hold, this could support valuations despite near-term market weakness.”
🗞️ India’s Economy Has Grown to US$4 Trillion
According to IBEF, India’s economy has expanded from about US$814 billion to US$4 trillion, reflecting decades of structural growth, reforms, and rising domestic consumption.
The scale-up highlights India’s growing weight in the global economy and reinforces its long-term investment appeal.
💬 Expert Take — “The bigger story is not just the size of GDP, but the shift in economic composition—toward services, manufacturing, formalisation, and deeper capital markets.”
🗞️ Engineering Services Exports Rise Nearly 8x
India’s engineering services exports have surged nearly eightfold over the past decade to US$13.8 billion, according to NITI Aayog.
The growth reflects India’s rising role in high-value design, R&D, technology, and global engineering services.
🗞️ Raamdeo Agrawal Sees 15% Annual Equity Returns
Veteran investor Raamdeo Agrawal believes Indian equities could deliver around 15% annual returns, potentially doubling portfolios over time.
The view is based on continued earnings growth, domestic capital flows, and India’s long-term economic expansion.
🗞️ ₹6,400 Crore IPO Rush Ahead
Seven companies are set to tap the primary market in a ₹6,400 crore IPO rush next week.
The strong pipeline shows that issuers continue to see favourable fundraising conditions despite broader market volatility.
🗞️ Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO in Focus
The Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO is in focus ahead of launch, with investors tracking GMP, pricing, and subscription interest.
The issue adds to a busy primary market calendar and will test investor appetite for consumer-facing businesses.
🗞️ SEBI Reviews CAS-Related Concerns
SEBI Chair Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is examining concerns around Consolidated Account Statements (CAS) and will announce its view after reviewing the issues.
Any changes could affect how investors receive and interpret consolidated investment information across securities.
🗞️ New Airfare Rules Expected Soon
The Supreme Court raised concerns over airline fare practices, while the Centre said revised airfare norms are expected within three weeks.
The move could bring greater transparency to airline pricing and consumer protection.
🗞️ Ola Electric Expands Beyond Scooters
Ola Electric unveiled new products under its Shakti portfolio as it looks to diversify beyond electric scooters.
The expansion reflects its ambition to build a broader energy and mobility ecosystem.
📊 Market Update
📉 Sensex: 77,728.16 ▼ 281.09 (-0.36%)
📉 Nifty 50: 24,287.65 ▼ 78.35 (-0.32%)
🪙 Gold (per gram)
24K: ₹15,566 ▲ ₹53
22K: ₹14,270 ▲ ₹50
18K: ₹11,676 ▲ ₹41
🥈 Silver: ₹2,50,000/kg