Sun Jun 29 13:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Economic Times Headlines: Budget 2025 Looms, Market Volatility and Global Tensions

**New Delhi:** The Economic Times is your go-to source for the latest business news, breaking updates, and in-depth analysis. As Budget 2025 preparations ramp up, keep an eye on the ET for comprehensive coverage.

**Key Headlines:**

* **Air Safety Under Scrutiny:** Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of India’s air accident investigation body.
* **Geopolitical Risks:** Analysis on how potential conflicts in the Hormuz Strait could impact the global economy, contrasting a potential 2025 standoff with the 2022 shock.
* **Index Fund Complexity:** Concerns are growing that index funds, designed to simplify investing, are now overwhelming investors.
* **Investment Strategies:** Insights into the performance of Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal, the risks of unlisted shares, and why PSU stocks are underperforming despite strong fundamentals.
* **US Politics:** Coverage of the US Senate clearing a major bill championed by former President Trump, as well as Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Powell.
* **Global Conflicts:** Updates on the Houthis launching a ballistic missile at Israel and rising tensions as Israel strikes Lebanon again.
* **Iran:** Iran is mourning commanders killed in Israeli strikes.
* **Puri Stampede:** Tragedy in Puri as a stampede claims three lives and injures several.
* **H-1B Visa Worries:** Trump’s stance on H-1B visas is forcing Indians to take unique actions to stay in the US.
* **Adani’s US Indictment:** Analysis on what Adani’s US indictment could mean for India Inc’s overseas fundraising.
* **Acquisition Strategies:** Examining why established players like Reliance and L&T are on an acquisition spree.
* **Financial Competition:** Will China’s dollar bond sale in Saudi Arabia overshadow the US in the financial world?
* **Tech Race:** Huawei launches its own OS to challenge Google and Apple.
* **Economic Trends:** Discussion on the pros and cons of lab-grown diamonds and the potential benefits of a falling rupee.
* **Stock Market:** A list of top 20 momentum stocks with significant returns and insights for strategic market decisions.

**Other Highlights:**

* Stay informed with the ET ePaper, available online through Economic Times Prime.
* Access expert analysis on stock performance and market trends.
* Manage your finances effectively with weekly money management guides.
* Explore in-depth explanations of complex topics, health insights, and global news.

**Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime for unparalleled access to business news and financial insights.**

Read More