Page 3 - Latest Updates on Year Ender 2025

2026 investment strategy: PSU banks, IT 'cheap'; defence stocks 'expensive'

Analysts think financials, metals, and IT sectors are trading at 'relatively' better values and may offer suitable entry points at current levels

Smallcap index set for worst show in 7 years; time to cherry-pick?

Most small-cap stocks, according to analysts, were richly valued in CY25 after their sharp run in the last two calendar year

Add-ons galore:Zero-Dep cover taken by 60% of motor insurance users in 2025

In FY26, Maharashtra recorded the highest demand for motor insurance during the year, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Delhi

Average health insurance cover rises 31% to Rs 19 lakh post-GST removal

Heart-related ailments, cancer and cataract remained among the most common high-value claim triggers.

PE money slows in 2025 but office assets corner 58% of real estate capital

Residential ranked second with 17% share, as capital tilted decisively toward downside-protected structures

Succession, scrutiny and stress tests in a year of corporate governance

It was a year marked by airline disruptions, trust battles, inheritance feuds and a Supreme Court turnaround that tested the foundations of corporate governance

From UK FTA to US tariff duels: What 2025 revealed about India's tradecraft

India spent 2025 rewriting its foreign policy playbook through trade deals, tariff battles and supply chain partnerships, signalling that market access now drives its global engagement

Year Ender 2025: Top wicket-takers across formats for Indian cricket team

Md Siraj led India's bowling attack in Tests in 2025 and emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the format for the side

Year-ender 2025: Rural economy steadies as GST cuts offset weak crop prices

Lower crop prices and weak nominal farm growth weighed on rural incomes in 2025, but GST cuts, welfare support, and rising consumption helped stabilise demand and sentiment

Year-Ender 2025: Top five most controversial moments of Indian cricket

One of the most controversial moments of Indian cricket in 2025 came during their Asia Cup 2025 campaign when they refused to shake hands with Pakistan

Yearender 2025: The economy sailed through, but the waters are uncertain

Real GDP growth surprised on the upside in 2025, but weaker nominal growth, trade uncertainty, and soft demand signal a bumpier road ahead

2025 became a year of highs and headwinds for Indian travel industry

Next year will open with concerts by American rock band Linkin Park and singer John Mayer in January in Bengaluru and Mumbai, followed by the month-long ICC Men's T20 cricket World Cup starting in Feb

Politics@2025: Fault lines & turning points, the moments that shaped India

From terror and unrest to diplomacy, power shifts and ideological milestones, the moments that shaped India this year

Year Ender 2025: Top five memorable moments of Indian cricket team

Indian women's team winning the maiden ICC World Cup title in Navi Mumbai will be the biggest highlight of Indian cricket in 2025

How Indians insured, invested and paid in 2025: Key financial trends

Indians shift to higher covers, longer tenures and UPI payments in 2025

Health shocks of the year: What 2025 taught India about being unprepared

From unsafe medicines and rare infections to heatwaves and failing antibiotics, 2025 exposed why preparedness can no longer wait

How digital scams hit your wallet in 2025 & lessons for 2026 to avoid them

India's fraud surge shows why 2026 must be about verification, not trust

Year-ender 2025: Nothing Phone 3 to iPhone 16e, 5 gadgets that didn't click

These devices weren't outright bad, but pricing, execution and competition made it difficult for them to stand out in their respective segments in 2025

Mint Road in 2025: A year filled with opening doors and tightening screws

The year saw Mint Road push banks towards capital markets, revisit deposit insurance and revive UCB licensing, signalling reform that expands opportunity without diluting caution

From valuations to profits: How investors should position portfolio in 2026

PL India continues to advocate a disciplined and diversified investment approach-focusing on quality equities, stable carry in fixed income and selective exposure to structural growth themes