Nestle India’s maiden 1:1 bonus issue today: FMCG firm eyes enhanced stock liquidity, improved affordability for retail investors— What shareholders should know

Nestle’s maiden bonus issue today Nestle India announced Friday, August 8, as the record date for its maiden 1:1 bonus share issue- a significant move in the FMCG giant’s corporate history. Shareholders on record will receive one additional share for each share they currently hold. The decision, coming alongside steady revenue growth despite a recent…

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Gold price prediction today: What’s the gold rate outlook for August 8, 2025 as it sustains above RS 1 lakh mark; why a ‘buy on dips’ strategy makes sense?

Gold price prediction: Market structure and momentum indicators favor a Buy on Dips approach. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rates are moving upwards as demand for safe haven assets stays in focus. Where are gold prices headed and what should investors do? Here’s the analysis from Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity…

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Trade war: Donald Trump’s 50% ‘penalty’ tariffs threaten India’s manufacturing goals, warns Moody’s; GDP growth could slow by 0.3%

US President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50% could deal a major blow to New Delhi’s manufacturing ambitions, ratings agency Moody’s warned on Friday.Moody’s cautioned that the steep tariff gap compared with other Asia-Pacific nations could reverse some of India’s recent gains in attracting global investment, hurting both growth and…

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Trump tariffs: Prolonged 50% duty could cut India’s growth by up to 0.8%; next round of trade talks ‘important’, says Morgan Stanley

Trump tariffs could hit India’s economic growth (AI image) India’s economic growth could face a sharp slowdown if the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump remain in place for an extended period, according to Morgan Stanley. The impact could range between 0.4 per cent and 0.8 per cent, the bank said…

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MSCI to add four Indian firms to Global Standard index: Swiggy, Vishal Mega Mart among new entrants; $1 billion inflows expected

MSCI has announced the inclusion of four Indian companies in its Global Standard index, a move expected to draw a combined $1 billion in passive inflows. The new constituents are Vishal Mega Mart, Swiggy, Hitachi Energy India, and Waaree Energies, while Sona BLW and Thermax will be removed, the index provider said in a statement…

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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens in red; BSE Sensex down over 120 points as Donald Trump’s tariffs hit sentiment

Market experts anticipate sideways trading, influenced by US-Russia diplomatic negotiations, India’s stance on US tariffs and corporate earnings trends. Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday as Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India and its likely impact on exports and economy hit sentiment. While Nifty50…

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Foreign investments flood Asia: $25.7 billion flows to Taiwan, South Korea; Thailand snaps 9-month losing streak

Foreign investors returned to Asian equities in July for the third month in a row, with Taiwan attracting its biggest inflow in nearly two decades and Thailand breaking a nine-month streak of outflows. The upbeat momentum was fuelled by growing interest in artificial intelligence, improved trade ties with the United States, and easing tariff concerns.Investment…

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