India’s NSE has crossed 22 crore investor accounts, adding 2 crore in just six months. Retail participation is rising, driven by digital access and tier-2/3 city investors. Strong market returns and financial literacy efforts are aiding the growth, signaling a deepening shift toward equity market inclusion.

Wells Fargo s profit rose 6% in the first quarter as the bank cut costs and set aside less money to cover potential loan losses, but its CEO warned on Friday that U.S. tariffs risk slowing economic growth.

Six BSE Smallcap stocks hit 52-week highs amid Sensex rally. Top gainers include NACL Industries and Mangalore Chemicals. Strong monthly gains signal robust investor interest in select mid and smallcaps.

BNP Paribas India anticipates a 5% revenue increase for FMCG firms in Q4 FY25, but with nearly flat margin growth. The report lowers FY26 earnings estimates for most companies, except Godrej Consumer Products and Emami. A favorable base is expected in FY26, driven by lower crude prices and improving rural growth, though urban mass consumption has slowed.

A StockEdge.com valuation scan identified five NSE large-cap stocks with PE ratios below industry averages, suggesting possible undervaluation. While this could imply attractive buying opportunities, it may also reflect investor concerns over growth or risk factors.

Wall Street s main indexes opened lower on Friday as markets assessed the latest escalation in the trade war, with China increasing its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%.

China has been looking at allowing Western firms such as Citadel Securities and Jane Street to act as market makers in its rapidly growing exchange-traded fund (ETF) sector, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday introduced a standardized format for applications by mutual funds intending to establish Specialized Investment Funds (SIF) in a bid to ensure uniformity and streamline the processing of such applications.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Friday that US Treasury bonds remained a safe place in an unpredictable world as he warned of "considerable turbulence" facing the economy.