2 minority NCPI MPs meet CM, raise SIR & loudspeaker issues

PPFAS Mutual Fund CIO Rajeev Thakkar said the recent underperformance of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund is neither unusual nor significant. He defended its long-term strategy, lower cash allocation, and private-bank exposure, including HDFC Bank. Thakkar said market volatility creates opportunities, while the fund avoids popular themes and sees potential in IT services amid AI…

Sea snakes can have more potent venom than rattlesnakes; but there’s a surprising catch

Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs of up to 200% on pharmaceutical imports triggered a selloff in Indian pharma stocks. However, analysts believe the long-term impact could be limited, citing India’s manufacturing cost advantage, US-based production facilities of several drugmakers and uncertainty over how and when the tariffs will be implemented.