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Devina Mehra highlights the escalating conflict between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, noting potential risks from Musk s government involvement. She points out China s dominance in strategic resources as a challenge for the EV industry. Due to volatility and news dependence, Tesla is considered a high-risk stock and is not held in global funds.

Sandip Sabharwal sees NBFCs benefiting more than banks from rate cuts, warns of monsoon-hit sectors, highlights China’s rare earth risk, expects Reliance gains, and sees silver as a breakout asset.

Indian markets closed cautiously, consolidating for the second week amid global trade tensions and anticipation of domestic policy announcements. The RBI s upcoming MPC meeting on June 6 is crucial, with its rate stance expected to significantly influence market direction.

Adani Energy Solutions aims to raise Rs 4,300 crore through a qualified institutional placement or other permissible methods, subject to approvals. The company plans a significant capital expenditure of Rs 16,000-18,000 crore this fiscal year, focusing on transmission, smart meters, and distribution.

Copper remains central to the global green transition, with demand rising sharply in Asia, especially China and India. While electrification and EVs drive consumption, supply constraints from aging mines, environmental rules, and geopolitical issues may fuel future deficits. Despite near-term volatility, long-term market sentiment stays bullish.

The first week of June 2025 brings a flurry of corporate actions including dividends, stock splits, bonus issues, and rights offerings. Investors must track record dates to ensure eligibility.

FY25 saw record IPO and QIP fundraising, but most capital hasn t fueled new projects. Like FY24, funds largely went to debt repayment, general expenses, or promoter exits via OFS. With private investment still below 11% of GDP, hopes of a capex-driven economic revival remain premature.

HSBC MF’s Venugopal Manghat says smallcaps are gaining on strong fundamentals, not just liquidity. Despite global risks, domestic growth drivers remain robust. Retail investors show maturity, but valuations remain high, warranting caution and selective bets across sectors.

DCB Bank CEO Praveen Kutty draws leadership lessons from soccer, applying teamwork, resilience, and quick decision-making to business. He promotes ownership, values collaboration, and embraces setbacks as learning moments—blending sportsmanship with strategy to build strong, agile teams in high-pressure environments.

India’s priciest stocks in 2025 include MRF, Elcid, and Page Industries, with prices soaring above Rs 25,000. These companies avoid splits to retain exclusivity and attract serious investors.