I am Niranjan Ghatule, a B.Tech graduate in Electrical Engineering with a strong passion for the financial markets. With over 5 years of hands-on experience in the stock market, I have developed deep expertise in equity research, market analysis, and trading strategies.
Posts by Niranjan Ghatule:
Tata Motors shares jumped on the back of strong buying interest fueled by the company’s South African re-entry plan, attractive valuations compared to peers, and sector-wide optimism from GST cut buzz.
Russian President Vladimir Putin always travels with a mysterious “poop suitcase” to ensure none of his biological waste remains abroad. This unusual security protocol, rooted in Cold War espionage history, is designed to prevent foreign intelligence agencies from uncovering details about his health. From Stalin’s secret analysis of Mao Zedong’s stool to U.S. intelligence tricks in the Vietnam War
The Indian rupee strengthened on August 18, gaining 23 paise to close at 87.36 per dollar. The rise came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced GST reforms on Independence Day, boosting investor sentiment and equity markets.
India’s middle class is facing a financial squeeze as household savings hit a 50-year low, real wages fail to keep up with inflation, and job creation slows down. Saurabh Mukherjea warns that weak middle-class spending could hurt corporate growth and impact the future of India’s economy.
The Indian government is planning a major GST restructuring that could make small cars, two-wheelers, and hybrid vehicles cheaper before Diwali. With a proposed cut from 28% to 18% GST, middle-class buyers could save up to ₹1 lakh on popular models like Maruti Swift, Tata Nexon, and Hyundai Creta. Find out how this GST reform may impact vehicle prices, the auto sector, and middle-class families.
India is preparing for a major GST reform as reports suggest new tax slabs of 5%, 18%, and 40%. The government may remove the existing 12% and 28% categories, shifting 99% of 12% items to 5%, while sin goods like tobacco could move to 40%. Essential items may become cheaper, luxury goods could see changes, and stock market reactions are expected.
The Alaska meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a ceasefire agreement on the Ukraine war, but Trump’s comments on tariffs have raised major questions for India’s oil policy. While Trump hinted at holding off on new tariffs for now, he warned that the decision could change in two to three weeks.
Russia’s fossil fuel exports continue to flow despite sanctions, with China and India dominating crude oil and coal imports, while the European Union leads in LNG and pipeline gas. Türkiye emerges as a key energy hub, and countries like Brazil and Japan also play significant roles. This blog breaks down the numbers and explores the geopolitical implications of who fuels Russia’s fossil exports.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his tariff policy forced India to stop buying Russian oil, but import data shows otherwise. In August 2025, India’s Russian crude purchases rose to 2 million barrels per day, making Moscow India’s top supplier. This blog explains the reality behind Trump’s claim, India’s energy dependence, and the geopolitical tug-of-war between the U.S., Russia, and India.
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Han-jo visits India on his first official trip, marking 10 years of the Special Strategic Partnership. Key talks cover defense, trade, economy, connectivity, and people-to-people ties amid shifting global geopolitics.
Turkey has reignited tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean as President Erdogan blocks strategic projects of Greece and Cyprus, including the East to Med Data Corridor and Great Sea Interconnector. These projects aimed to strengthen digital and energy connectivity with Israel, France, and Saudi Arabia.
The Trump-Putin Alaska meeting produced no peace deal or ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. Putin demanded 50% of Ukraine, Zelensky refused, and Trump left without progress. India now watches closely as Trump hints “maybe” no new tariffs despite false claims about Russian oil imports.