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Today on The Daily Brief: - We explore claims that China is suppressing India’s rise by limiting investments and access to key technologies. With India restricting Chinese FDI and China retaliating with trade barriers, is there a real effort to kneecap Indian manufacturing, or is the reality more complex? - UNCTAD’s latest report highlights how global trade is shifting from economic cooperation to political maneuvering. Tariffs are back, supply chains are realigning, and China remains at the center of global trade battles. What does this mean for India and the world economy?

Starting April 15, 2025, NSE will revise the tick size across stocks, stock futures and index futures. The revised tick size will be as follows 👇 1️⃣ The tick size for stocks and stock futures will be as follows: Below 250: 0.01 (Unchanged) 250 - 1,000: 0.05 (Unchanged) 1,000 - 5,000: 0.10 5,000 - 10,000: 0.50 10,000 - 20,000: 1.00 Above 20,000: 5.00 If a stock trades at ₹11,000, its tick size will increase from ₹0.05 to ₹1, meaning the minimum price movement changes from ₹0.05 to ₹1 per tick. 2️⃣ The tick size for index futures contracts will be as follows: 0 - 15000: 0.05(Unchanged) 15000- 30000: 0.10 Above 30000: 0.20 If the index future trades at ₹17,000, its tick size will increase from ₹0.05 to ₹0.10, meaning the minimum price movement changes from ₹0.05 to ₹0.19 per tick. Check out this post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gak7tsP4

Today on The Daily Brief: - India is ramping up its electric bus adoption, aiming to cut emissions and modernize public transport. While domestic manufacturers have the capacity, financial challenges for State Transport Undertakings (STUs) remain a hurdle. Can government incentives and policy shifts drive India's e-bus revolution? - India’s mutual fund industry is witnessing explosive growth, with assets under management reaching ₹53.4 lakh crore. More Indians are investing, SIPs are booming, and passive funds are gaining traction. Is this a sign of a mature investment culture or just another market trend?

We're pleased to share that BSI India has conferred ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System Certification to Zerodha Broking Ltd. This certification stands as a true testament to their excellence and commitment to a proactive approach in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring best-in-class information security practices across their operations The certificate was handed over to the Zerodha Broking Ltd leadership team represented by Mr. Shravan Koti - Chief Information Security Officer- Zerodha by Mr. Theuns Kotze - Managing Director Assurance - IMETA, Mr. Amit Banerjee - Head North Region and Ms. Pragati Kulshrestha Gupta - Business Development Manager from BSI India. We congratulate the entire leadership team and employees at Zerodha Broking Ltd for this prestigious achievement. #ISO27001 #informationsecurity #digitaltrust #Zerodha #BSIINDIA

Today on The Daily Brief: - Airtel and Jio have both announced partnerships with Starlink, but what do these deals actually mean? With regulatory hurdles, high costs, and existing satellite internet players like OneWeb and SES, Starlink’s success in India isn’t guaranteed. Is this just strategic posturing, or is India on the verge of a satellite internet revolution? - The Indian IT sector has been on a wild ride, with stock fluctuations, changing global demand, and workforce challenges. What’s driving the uncertainty, and how are major IT firms adapting to the new normal?

Today on The Daily Brief: - IndusInd Bank’s stock crashed 25% after revealing an accounting issue related to forex derivative transactions. The bank had been misreporting its internal hedging losses for years, overstating profits. New RBI regulations forced a reassessment, revealing a ₹1,500–2,000 crore hit to its net worth. Investors panicked, questioning if deeper issues exist. Adding to concerns, the RBI only granted CEO Sumant Kathpalia a one-year extension instead of the usual three. While IndusInd insists it remains profitable and stable, regaining trust will be its biggest challenge. - Hyundai India is under scrutiny for massive Related Party Transactions (RPTs) worth ₹31,526 crore with other Hyundai group companies. Such transactions raise concerns about governance, fair pricing, and potential financial irregularities. Given India’s history with governance lapses, regulators are watching closely. Is Hyundai fairly dealing with its Indian unit, or is something bigger at play?

The first thing you should do when you are starting your personal finance journey is to ensure you have sufficient life and health insurance. If you have dependents, not having life insurance is a bad idea. Based on my interactions with folks, perhaps the biggest reason why they don't have life insurance is because the policies are a nightmare to understand with all sorts of jargon and hidden clauses. Then there's the fact that insurers keep changing things. For example, I didn't know underwriting rules had become much tougher and rejections had gone up. So, I asked Shrehith Karkera from Ditto Insurance to write a post on things you should know before buying life insurance in 2025. Check out the link in the comments.

Today on The Daily Brief: - Talent drives economic growth, but its impact depends on how well societies nurture it. Countries that create opportunities for skilled individuals tend to innovate and grow faster, while those that fail to do so waste potential. India must improve talent identification and support systems to maximize its economic gains. - CRISIL projects India’s GDP growth at 6.5% in FY26, with inflation easing to 4.4%. Manufacturing is set to outpace services, driven by global shifts and government incentives. Rising consumption and increased corporate borrowing indicate strong investment activity, but global uncertainties remain a risk.

Market cycles are inevitable. The bull market that seemed unstoppable just months ago has hit a wall, with the Nifty 500 down around 15%, midcaps down 17%, and smallcaps down 20%. So, how do you navigate these cycles? While timing the market is nearly impossible, smart strategies can help you manage risk effectively. You can watch the full episode, link in the comments.