High Alert at Ahmedabad Airport Emergency Landing Sparks Questions About India’s Aviation Safety

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India’s retail inflation cooled to 2.82% in May, marking the lowest level in over six years and the fourth consecutive month below the RBI’s 4% target. Driven by falling food prices especially a 13.7% drop in vegetable costs the trend reinforced the RBI’s surprise 50 bps rate cut last week. The central bank also lowered its inflation forecast for 2025-26 to 3.7%, citing strong harvests and early monsoons. With borrowing costs down and price stability improving, startups and consumer-driven sectors could see a fresh wave of momentum.

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IMPACT NEWS

✈️ Dreamliner Disaster: Air India Crash Raises Safety, Market, and Infrastructure Alarms

In a devastating turn of events, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing at least 30 people with the toll expected to rise. Bound for London Gatwick with 242 people aboard, the aircraft struck the doctors’ hostel of B.J. Medical College, tragically killing many medical students during their lunch hour. Rescue teams are still battling wreckage and flames, as more victims remain trapped under debris.

While the nation grieves, the global aviation sector is watching closely. This is the first recorded crash of a Dreamliner Boeing’s flagship “next-gen” aircraft introduced in 2011. For Boeing, still navigating reputational fallout from the 737 MAX crisis, this incident may reignite scrutiny over long-haul aircraft safety and quality assurance processes. Shares could face immediate pressure as regulatory probes escalate.

For Indian aviation, the incident is a stark reminder of infrastructure strain and procedural gaps. Questions are now surfacing around airspace zoning, airport proximity to residential areas, and emergency preparedness factors that startups in aero-tech, logistics, and urban safety should be watching. Public-private partnerships in aviation infrastructure may now face delays or re-evaluation.

MARKETS

The Indian stock market faced a sharp sell-off today with all major indices in the red. The Sensex plunged 823 points (-1.00%) to close at 81,691.98, while the Nifty 50 dropped 253 points (-1.01%) to settle at 24,888.20. The pain extended across sectors as Nifty Bank lost 377 points (-0.67%), but the biggest drag came from the Nifty Midcap 100, which tanked 947 points (-1.60%), signaling broad-based pressure. Weak global cues or profit booking post-election euphoria? Either way, caution is back on the Street.
_{Closing figures as on 12.06.25 (3.30pm IST)}

🔎 In Focus

Stock Performance:

Top Gainers

✅ Apollo Hospitals +1.00% Gained on strong defensive buying as investors sought safety in healthcare amid market volatility.
✅ Dr. Reddy’s Labs +0.86% Rose on pharma sector strength and optimism around U.S. generics and export momentum.
✅ Bajaj Finserv +0.79% Edged higher with investor confidence in diversified financials and stable growth prospects.
✅ Asian Paints +0.48% Inched up as stable crude prices supported margin outlook and rural demand remained firm.

Top Losers

🔻 Tata Motors -2.86% Declined due to profit booking and concerns over slowing global EV momentum.
🔻 Shriram Finance -2.62% Dropped on pressure in NBFCs amid rising yields and interest rate headwinds.
🔻 Trent Ltd. -2.58% Fell as high-valuation retail stocks saw selling in a weak broader market.
🔻 Titan Company -2.51% Slipped on profit booking in premium discretionary plays during a market-wide pullback.

INDIA FRONTIER

Everything else you need to know today

🔧 Disruption: Tata and Foxconn are locked in a high-stakes sprint to make India Apple’s next hardware haven. Foxconn is pouring billions into mega plants, while Tata’s quietly taking over repairs and production. One in five iPhones is now Made in India.

📉 Meltdown Geopolitical jitters, shaky US-China deals, and delayed Fed rate cuts sent Sensex crashing 850 points. With valuations stretched and uncertainty peaking, investors are asking: is this a temporary dip or a full-blown correction?

🚀 Resilience: Despite Nippon MF trimming its stake, BEL shares inched toward a 52-week high. With a 1,500% return over 5 years, this defence PSU is proving it's more than just a one-stock wonder. Is there still fuel left in this rocket?

🚫 Crackdown: The RBI has just blocked time deposits abroad even rebranded ones tightening the screws on passive remittance flows. With new rules under LRS, global fund parking is officially under the scanner.

SPECIAL

📊 Mid-Cap Fund Showdown: Edelweiss vs. Invesco

Who’s Winning the Momentum Game?

If you're eyeing mid-cap mutual funds for your 5–7 year investment horizon, two contenders deserve a serious look: Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund and Invesco India Midcap Fund. Both are quietly outperforming while flying under most investors' radar.

🔹 Edelweiss leads the pack with stronger risk-adjusted returns and a disciplined strategy centered on core midcaps. It offers more consistency and lower volatility ideal for long-term wealth builders who want steady momentum with minimal surprises.

🔹 Invesco, on the other hand, takes a concentrated portfolio approach. With fewer holdings and bolder picks, it’s aiming for higher upside perfect for investors with a higher risk appetite looking to beat the benchmark.

Both funds show impressive track records, but the right choice comes down to your strategy:
✅ Prefer smoother, broad-based growth? Edelweiss could be your ally.
✅ Willing to stomach higher volatility for potential outperformance? Invesco might deliver.

💡 With mid-caps at the heart of India’s growth story, choosing the right fund now could shape your portfolio’s trajectory in 2030.

THE HANOOMAAN INSTITUTE

💸 5 Signs You’re Quietly Winning at Wealth Building in 2025

Building wealth doesn’t always feel exciting but these quiet signals prove you’re playing the long game right. If you’re doing any of these, you're likely in A+ territory:

1. You invest consistently, not just when markets are up. You’ve automated your contributions, embraced dollar-cost averaging, and stopped waiting for “perfect timing.”

2. Your net worth is growing faster than your salary. You track it regularly, and you’re gaining from assets, not just your paycheck. That’s true financial leverage.

3. You’ve added income streams beyond your 9-to-5. From digital products to rental income, you’ve created cash flow that insulates you from shocks.

4. You make long-term moves, even when short-term feels tempting. You skip lifestyle inflation and play the compounding game instead.

5. You know your numbers and actually use them. Savings rate, asset allocation, expense ratios… you treat money like a business, not a guessing game.

💡 Final reminder: Wealth isn’t about luck or timing. It’s about consistent habits and smart decisions.

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