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Memecoins are dominating ecosystems like Solana and Base, driving record volumes and user activity. However, their rise raises cultural, ethical, and liquidity concerns, threatening to overshadow foundational crypto projects and distort broader market behavior and perception.

India s BFSI sector has experienced remarkable growth, driven by digitalization and regulatory reforms, significantly increasing its market capitalization and prominence in equity markets. While banks remain central, NBFCs and fintechs are gaining ground. Retail credit penetration and digital payments have surged, transforming transaction habits and asset quality has improved, making BFSI a compelling investment.

Reliance Industries has appointed Anant Ambani as Executive Director, effective May 1, 2025, for a five-year term. This move follows the company s Q4FY25 results, which showed a 6.4% rise in net profit, driven by growth in its oil-to-chemicals and consumer-facing units.

Ganesh Mohan, MD of Bajaj Finserv AMC, shares how trekking to Everest Base Camp and a lifelong bond with Indian classical music shape his mental resilience, leadership perspective, and work-life balance in a high-pressure corporate environment.

India’s demographic advantage risks being derailed by inadequate healthcare access. Government schemes like Ayushman Bharat (AB-PMJAY) are bridging the gap, saving ₹1.25 lakh crore in out-of-pocket costs, and now expanding to cover all citizens above 70 years.

Gold has surged 26% YTD in 2025, hitting historic highs amid central bank buying, inflation fears, and geopolitical tension. Experts warn of short-term corrections as momentum slows despite robust long-term fundamentals.

Indian markets reversed early gains on Friday amid rising geopolitical tensions after terror attacks in Kashmir. Broader indices fell sharply, and technical indicators suggest Nifty may enter a consolidation phase. IT outperformed, while banking showed indecision at highs.

Ace investor Madhusudan Kela added smallcap stocks Windsor Machines, SG Finserve, and Prataap Snacks to his portfolio in Q4FY25, while increasing his stake in pharma firm Kopran. His portfolio now includes 17 stocks valued at over ₹3,500 crore.

Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad advocates cashflow-driven assets, strategic use of debt, and income-focused budgeting to achieve financial independence beyond traditional employment and break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.

Despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility, key support levels in Nifty and Bank Nifty could guide near-term moves. While Grasim could be an attractive bid for the long term, Voltas may deliver a strong return in the short term.