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From daily Vipassana meditation to consistent running and gratitude journaling, Jhawar has built a disciplined wellness routine that not only fuels his productivity but also shapes his leadership and company culture.

The company said that the Indian-Owned-and-Controlled Company (IOCC) will enable Blinkit to improve its margins -- particularly in fragmented or unbranded categories, as well as in established FMCG segments, where owning inventory allows for better margins. Eternal also noted that several Indian companies benefit from IOCC status by owning inventory in their online commerce operations.

Indian equities rebounded strongly, driven by a pause in US tariffs, with the Sensex gaining over 4%. Small caps surged, offering relief to investors after months of pressure. Banking stocks led the gains, supported by a favorable monetary environment and reduced deposit rates. FIIs returned with strong buying, and analysts advise focusing on domestic themes amid global uncertainties.

Mastek s Q4FY25 results reveal a mixed performance, with a 14.1% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 81.1 crore, despite a healthy 16.6% YoY growth in revenue from operations. The board proposed a final dividend of Rs 16 per share. While revenue rose, profitability margins narrowed, and EBITDA softened, reflecting a contraction in operating EBITDA margin.

Trump memecoins are set for a major unlock. This event could significantly impact the crypto market. Earlier, the token s value surged and then crashed. Now, more coins will be available. Experts are unsure if this will cause another price drop. The Trump family has been actively involved in various crypto ventures. These ventures have accumulated substantial paper gains.

Just Dial reported a significant 61% surge in net profit for FY25, reaching Rs 584.2 crore, driven by strategic merchant acquisition and deeper market penetration. Revenue also saw a healthy 9.5% increase to Rs 1,141.9 crore. The platform experienced substantial user growth, with unique quarterly visitors hitting 191.3 million, marking a successful year of transformation and growth.

Indian banking stocks are surging, with the Nifty Bank index poised to break its record high, fueled by positive monetary signals and anticipation for strong earnings from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Analysts predict a potential climb to 55,000-57,000, citing robust credit growth and stable asset quality.

ASK Investment Managers is navigating market volatility with a focus on quality and growth stocks, favoring manufacturing, consumption, and healthcare sectors. Despite global headwinds, the firm believes India s domestic strength positions it favorably to attract foreign investment. Earnings trajectory and capital efficiency are crucial for sustained market improvement.

India s GDP growth shows signs of revival, potentially returning to 6%+ with controlled inflation and RBI support. While NIFTY50 earnings growth is solid, FY26 may see downgrades. Valuations are normalizing, with opportunities in Financials, Consumer Goods, and Oil & Gas. The focus should be on careful, selective investment, favoring large caps and secular businesses.

Arvind Sanger of Geosphere Capital Management suggests that Indian equity markets may have bottomed out despite global recession concerns. He highlights India s resilient domestic economy and demand-led growth as factors contributing to its stability amidst trade tensions and policy ambiguity in the West. Sanger favors large-cap, domestic-focused, high-quality stocks in the current volatile global environment.