India’s $825B Export Win
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🗞️ India’s exports hit record $825B in FY25
India’s total exports—goods plus services—reached a record $825 billion in FY25, with services growing over 13%. This milestone comes despite global demand concerns and geopolitical tensions, marking a strong recovery across IT, pharma, and engineering exports.
🔍 Expert Take: “India's resilience in global trade, especially through services, is a structural strength that will sustain over the medium term,” said an economist at ICICI Securities.
👉 Explore India’s record export story
🗞️ FIIs pour ₹40,145 crore into India in 12 days
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) reversed course and became net buyers, pumping ₹3,243 crore in April and a whopping ₹40,145 crore in just the last 12 trading sessions. This signals renewed confidence in India's growth and earnings visibility, especially amid global uncertainty.
👉 Why FIIs are back
🗞️ Samsung challenges ₹500M customs penalty in tribunal
Samsung India has moved the CESTAT to appeal against a massive ₹500 crore penalty imposed for alleged customs violations related to duty-free imports under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme. The case could set a precedent for other tech MNCs.
👉 Samsung’s legal challenge explained
🗞️ RBI slaps fines on ICICI, Axis, and 3 other banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) penalized five major banks, including ICICI and Axis, for regulatory lapses tied to KYC, loan classifications, and customer protection norms. The fines come as the RBI steps up supervision on compliance and consumer transparency.
👉 More on the RBI fines
🗞️ SBI targets 1%+ ROA despite margin pressure
SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara stated the bank aims to sustain a return on assets (ROA) above 1% in FY26, despite looming rate cut pressures. This comes amid a broader shift in banking profitability and the need for digital transformation to boost efficiency.
👉 SBI’s FY26 target
🗞️ D-Street faces 8 big triggers this week
Indian markets will be shaped this week by factors including the Fed's rate cut decision, corporate earnings (SBI, Kotak), rising oil prices, and India-Pakistan border tensions. Traders are bracing for volatility across currencies, commodities, and equity benchmarks.
👉 All 8 factors affecting markets
🗞️ M&M Q4 profit may jump 21%
Mahindra & Mahindra is expected to post a strong Q4 with up to 21% YoY growth in PAT, thanks to volume-led sales and operating leverage. Analysts also expect double-digit growth in revenue and steady margins.
🔍 Expert Take: “M&M’s portfolio strength in UVs and tractors gives it pricing power and margin insulation,” said an auto analyst at Kotak Institutional Equities.
👉 Q4 preview of M&M
🗞️ Post office vs banks: Where to lock your FD?
In 2025, post office fixed deposits are offering higher rates (up to 7.5% for 3 years) compared to most leading banks for a ₹5 lakh deposit. Investors weighing safety and returns are now reconsidering traditional FD routes for medium-term savings.
👉 Compare latest FD rates
📈 Market Updates
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