LIC Faces Major Losses Amidst Stock Market Crash in 2025

In 2025, LIC’s equity portfolio suffered a staggering Rs 1.45 lakh crore loss, dropping from Rs 14.9 lakh crore to Rs 13.4 lakh crore amid a significant market crash, particularly impacting small and mid-cap stocks. Major contributors to this decline include ITC, TCS, and Infosys, alongside substantial losses in banking stocks like SBI and ICICI Bank. Despite some positive performances from select investments, ongoing market volatility raises concerns about further losses and the effectiveness of LIC’s investment strategy.

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Understanding Valuation Techniques and Market Trends Post Budget 2025

Budget 2025 proposes stricter regulations for crypto trading, classifying income from virtual digital assets as undisclosed income under Search and Seizure, alongside new mandatory reporting requirements. In the stock market, varying price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios reflect different sector valuations and business cycles, with Zomato at 127, Tata Motors at 41, and HDFC Bank at 19, highlighting the complexities of investment decisions. A four-day Value and Valuation workshop will explore intrinsic value calculation, financial statement analysis, and valuation techniques, featuring case studies on companies like Tata Motors and Zomato, aimed at enhancing investment expertise.

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Indian Market Declines Amid Earnings Concerns and Global Economic Uncertainty

The Indian market closed lower on Friday, reversing early gains due to concerns over a potential slowdown in corporate earnings, despite optimism from lower U.S. interest rates and falling oil prices. The BSE Sensex fell by 329.92 points to 76,190.46, while the Nifty 50 dropped 113.15 points to 23,092.20, driven by sell-offs in pharma, real estate, and auto sectors. Market sentiment remains bearish, with 3,001 stocks declining out of 4,059 traded on the BSE.

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Stock Market Update: Key Earnings and Inflation Data Ahead

Wall Street is gearing up for a pivotal week with inflation data, retail sales, and major bank earnings in focus. Key reports on producer and consumer inflation are expected midweek, while several companies, including Infosys and HCL Tech, will announce their Q3 results. Market experts anticipate that Nifty may encounter resistance around 23,800, influenced by foreign fund flows and global cues.

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Temasek’s Strategic Investments and Future Outlook in India’s Growing Economy

The US Federal Reserve’s policies in 2025 may threaten the stock market, raising concerns among investors. Meanwhile, India, now the world’s fifth-largest economy, continues to attract significant investment, with Temasek planning to invest up to USD 10 billion over the next three years, capitalizing on structural growth drivers like digitization and sustainable living. The country’s stable political environment and increasing domestic capital support its resilient capital markets, presenting emerging opportunities in sectors such as electric mobility and green technology.

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