Niranjan Ghatule is an independent news editor and digital media creator covering global affairs, geopolitics, defence, diplomacy, financial markets, and breaking news. With a strong interest in international developments, he focuses on delivering timely, concise, and accessible news while providing context on events shaping politics, economies, and global relations.
Posts by Niranjan Ghatule:
Global markets brace for key economic data and central bank decisions between September 13–19. Key highlights include India’s trade and unemployment data, US Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, Bank of England and Bank of Japan policy decisions, China retail sales, Eurozone CPI, and major corporate actions.
Pakistan has once again accused India of violating the Indus Water Treaty, calling it unilateral and a threat to regional peace. India, however, reminds Pakistan that terrorism and cooperation cannot coexist. This blog explores the history, current tensions, and political motives behind Pakistan’s repeated warnings over the treaty.
Donald Trump shifts his tariff strategy from India to China, demanding 50-100% tariffs and urging NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and impose sanctions on Beijing. This marks a major shift in global trade and geopolitical tensions amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
India’s CPI inflation for August 2025 came in at 2.07%, slightly below estimates of 2.1%. Markets reacted positively as inflation remained stable and supportive of growth. With RBI’s MPC meeting scheduled from September 29 to October 1, investors now expect a possible 25 bps rate cut
SEBI board meeting outcomes announced major reforms including relaxation of IPO norms, revised public shareholding rules, lower exit load on mutual funds, REITs classified as equity, changes in anchor investor quota, simplified entry for foreign investors, and consultation on weekly F&O expiry. These decisions aim to balance investor protection with market growth.
Infosys has announced a share buyback at ₹1,800 per share, offering nearly 19% premium over the current market price of ₹1,500. This blog explains all important aspects of the buyback including eligibility criteria, record date clarification, acceptance ratio, potential gains, taxation rules, and key risks for retail investors.
India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $26.1 billion in August 2025, driven by a surge in festive gold imports. Union Bank of India’s report highlights steady exports, rising imports, US tariff risks, and CAD pressures, as the economy gears up for Diwali, Navratri, and the wedding season.
Maharashtra government signs Rs 30,000 crore MoU with Lodha Developers to set up a Green Integrated Data Centre Park in Palava, MMR. The project will have 2 GW capacity, create 6,000 jobs, and operate on renewable energy, boosting India’s digital and sustainable infrastructure goals.
Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) shares opened nearly 10% higher on September 11, 2025, driven by parent Oracle Corporation’s blockbuster earnings, but erased all gains after a regulatory clarification. The stock’s wild swings highlight the risks of hype-driven rallies, sector volatility, and the limited direct impact of Oracle’s AI-led cloud growth on OFSS’s financial software business.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh virtually flagged off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, the world’s first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition from Mumbai. A 10-member women officers’ crew will sail onboard the indigenous IASV Triveni for nine months, covering 26,000 nautical miles, crossing major oceans, rounding Cape Horn, and making international port calls.
Jupiter Wagons’ subsidiary Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory bags an INR 113 crore order from the Ministry of Railways to supply 9,000 LHB axles for FIAT-IR bogies. The deal strengthens JWL’s role in modernizing Indian Railways and supports the Make in India vision with future plans for a ₹2,500 crore wheel and axle facility in Odisha.
Quant Small Cap Mutual Fund’s August 2025 portfolio shows major reshuffling with NAV down 10.38% YoY and AUM falling by ₹705 crore. The fund increased cash holding to 6.35%, added Gland Pharma aggressively, trimmed stakes in Aditya Birla Fashion, India Shelter Finance, and Taj GVK Hotels, while fully exiting Siemens Energy India and PG Electroplast.
