Bharat Express

Business

India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have demonstrated impressive growth.

The open-ended mutual fund industry added 5.13 crore folios in 2024, bringing the total to 22.02 crore by November, up from 16.89 crore in January.

The Nifty 50 index recorded a 9.21% gain, while the Sensex climbed by 8.62%, marking another successful year for the markets.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest company by market capitalisation, has seen its stock fall by 23 per cent from its peak in July.

On Tuesday, the stock market ended flat, with selling across sectors like IT, financial services, pharma, and metals.

The market mood remained upbeat, with 1,302 stocks advancing on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). However, 877 stocks traded lower, showcasing a cautious undertone.

Adani Defence & Aerospace announced its acquisition of Air Works, India’s largest private maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company, for an enterprise value of ₹400 crore.

Asian markets, including Hong Kong, China, Japan, and Seoul, traded in positive territory. In the U.S., the Dow Jones closed at 42,840.26, gaining 1.18%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq advanced by 1.09% and 1.03%, respectively.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries into India surged to $24.54 billion between September 2013 and September 2024.

The 272 operating CPSEs reported a combined net profit of ₹3.22 lakh crore in FY24, up from ₹2.18 lakh crore the previous year. The petroleum sector drove this surge, with key players posting significant gains.