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SEBI’s approval of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) marks a turning point for India’s mutual fund industry. For the first time, fund managers can take long, short, or market-neutral positions, enabling investors to benefit from both rising and falling markets. With MF-like taxation, lower entry barriers, and strategic flexibility, SIFs could be a game-changer—ushering in a new era of innovation.

Mahindra & Mahindra is expected to post 16–21% YoY net profit growth in Q4FY25, driven by strong volumes, even as sequential numbers may dip. Revenue is seen rising 18–22% YoY. Brokerages highlight demand trends, EV contribution, and margin pressures as key factors. Tractor volume decline and product mix shifts will be crucial monitorables for the quarter.

OPEC+ countries are likely to agree on a further accelerated oil output hike for June, following a similar increase in May. This decision comes amid concerns of an economic slowdown and a trade war between the U.S. and China, which have lowered demand growth expectations and pressured oil prices.

During this modest market upswing, four stocks from the BSE 500 consistently posted gains throughout the 5-day period.

Warren Buffett will conduct Berkshire Hathaway s annual meeting. Investors are eager to hear his views on the economy. This is especially regarding President Trump s tariff policies. Berkshire s diverse businesses mirror the U.S. economy. Buffett s thoughts on tariffs and his large cash holdings are of interest. The meeting will also address Berkshire s future leadership and shareholder proposals.

CDSL reported a 22% YoY decline in PAT to Rs 100.39 crore for Q3FY25, with revenue from operations dipping 6.7% YoY to Rs 224.45 crore. The board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 12.50 per share. While depository activity revenue saw a slight decrease, data entry and storage revenue experienced a sharp decline.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have shifted from being net sellers to net buyers in Indian equities, purchasing ₹40,145 crores in the last 12 trading days. This reversal is attributed to President Trump s tariff pause and a weakening US dollar, which boosted emerging markets like India. However, modest earnings growth of around 5% in FY25 may constrain future FII inflows.

DMart Q4 results: On a sequential basis, the PAT has fallen by 21%, which stood at Rs 784.65 crore for the December quarter of the fiscal year, while the revenue from operations is also down by 7% in the said time period. The revenue from operations stood at Rs 15,565.23 crore for the previous quarter of FY25.

Indian Bank s Q4 net profit surged 31.6% to ₹2956 crore, driven by improved asset quality and higher net interest income. The board proposed a dividend of ₹16.25 per share. Gross NPA ratio fell to 3.09%, with a provision coverage ratio of 98.10%. Advances grew 10%, supported by retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors.

Operating profit for the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate dropped 14% to $9.64 billion, or about $6,703 per Class A share, from $11.22 billion a year earlier.