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Nomura s Aurodeep Nandi forecasts sub-6% GDP growth for Q3 FY25 due to mixed consumption, tepid industrial production, and negative net export impact. Public capex shows a sharp increase in December. RBI is expected to cut rates by 75 basis points this year.

Bitcoin s value dropped more than 25% from its peak when Trump was elected, as the US president s stance and economic concerns impacted crypto investments. The selloff worsened in Asia, affecting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ether, Solana, and XRP. Investors are uncertain about the future, awaiting concrete steps from Trump to support the sector and his broader economic policies.

Sameer Khetarpal, MD & CEO of Jubilant FoodWorks, reveals strategic actions driving the company s growth amid tough times. They ve increased value through free delivery and more cheese, focusing on operational excellence with rapid delivery. Their innovative use of technology and AI in operations fuels store expansion and enhances efficiency, aiming for sustained double-digit growth.

The retail segment of the issue was oversubscribed by 1.86 times, while the non-institutional investors category saw a 30% subscription on the last day of bidding.

Pi Coin dropped over 20% on Friday, hitting an intraday low of $2.26 before recovering to $2.41, marking a 12% loss for the day. The broader crypto market also faced losses, with Bitcoin falling below $80,000, reaching a 3.5-month low. Ethereum, XRP, BNB, and Solana all posted significant declines amid uncertainty about regulations and tariff plans.

Markets are experiencing an unusual fall without any major crisis, driven by a slowdown in corporate earnings and exaggerated reactions. Despite negative sentiment, some positive indicators like GST collection and improved earnings suggest potential for recovery, especially in the discretionary consumption and capex sectors.

Several leading brokerage firms have shared their investment outlook for 2025, highlighting stocks such as Federal Bank, Havells India, and Jubilant FoodWorks. These firms predict potential returns ranging from 16% to 48% across these recommended stocks.

Tata Motors shares fell 2.8% to a new 52-week low amid persistent selling pressure, declining over 46% from its July 2024 peak. Concerns over weakening JLR demand in key markets, potential U.S. import tariffs on European vehicles, and domestic market challenges have impacted investor sentiment.

​Once we see those numbers coming in right from April onwards, that could be very-very positive for the economy as a whole but that would be also filling a major gap for the banks because they are struggling for the deposit growth to come through and that can ensure that deposits come through.