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Mexico has abruptly abandoned free-trade principles, imposing 35-50% duties on over 1,400 products from non-FTA countries including India, China, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia from 2025. Textiles, auto components, plastics, metals and footwear face the steepest hikes.
Indian investors can ride the global AI boom through these top 7 mutual funds holding 40-79% in AI giants like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple and Amazon. Mirae NYSE FANG+ ETF leads with 79.23% AI allocation and 345% 3-year returns. NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500 trackers from Motilal Oswal, ICICI Pru and Mirae Asset deliver 145-345% 3-year gains. Even diversified funds like Parag Parikh Flexi Cap offer 11.5% in
JPMorgan Chase is returning to branch expansion in India after almost a decade, securing RBI in-principle approval for its fourth full-service branch in Pune. The new corporate-focused outlet will offer transaction banking, term lending and treasury services.
Kotak Institutional Equities expects Indian gold prices to move into a “new orbit”, projecting levels of roughly ₹1.5 lakh per 10 grams by 2026, from the current range near record highs. The forecast is based on expectations of significant interest rate cuts by major central banks, continued geopolitical tensions, and risks around the US dollar that could push more investors toward gold as a safe-
Ace investor Vijay Kedia achieved 100% returns in just over 12 months through a silver ETF, not a typical smallcap multibagger, as silver prices hit record highs above Rs 1.9 lakh per kg on MCX and $60 per ounce globally.
Tamil Nadu families will get ₹3000 Pongal bonus + ₹1000 Women’s Rights Aid in January 2025 – total ₹4000 cash. Instead of spending, smart investment can multiply this money many times. Low-risk FD/RD/PPF give 6-7.5% safe returns, while ₹4000 lump-sum in flexi-cap/small-cap mutual funds via Groww/Zerodha can grow 3-5 times in 7-10 years. Monthly ₹1000 SIP from recurring aid builds long-term wealth
The article examines how the gold-silver ratio informs price movements, investment strategies and ETF flows, with emphasis on central bank signals, industrial demand and market volatility.
The Hyderabad-Chennai high-speed rail corridor, spanning 778 km, advances with the South Central Railway submitting final alignment for DPR approval to Tamil Nadu government. Travel time will reduce from 12 hours to about 2 hours 20 minutes, featuring stations at Chennai Central, a new one near Minjur, and Tirupati
Rajinikanth, who produced and wrote the story for Padayappa, deliberately withheld OTT and extensive satellite rights despite offers, aiming to preserve it as a big-screen celebration for fans, especially marking his 50th year in cinema. The film, completing 25 years, re-releases in theaters on December 12, 2025—his 75th birthday—with no plans for digital streaming mentioned.
Post Office Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) remains the safest retirement income plan in 2025 with 8.2% interest and full government guarantee. Invest up to Rs.30 lakh lump sum and earn Rs.61,500 every quarter (Rs.20,500 monthly) tax-free under 80C up to Rs.1.5 lakh. Available for 60+ citizens, 55–60 VRS retirees and 50–60 defence personnel. 5-year tenure extendable by 3 years; interest paid
