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@Kavya-Nair
The industry's challenge is balancing profitability with investor value. This requires enhancing shareholder returns through better transparency and long-term growth. Delivering consistent value will compel companies to pursue tech innovation and operational efficiency, ultimately driving down costs and improving service quality, which benefits both investors and consumers in the long run.

SEBI's plan to raise the ₹5,000-crore limit is really about making things easier for companies, not about putting investors at risk. However, the concern here is that if they simplify the rules, we might end up with less stringent checks. That could make it more challenging for everyday investors to assess a company's financial health, especially if there's less transparency. Therefore, it’s crucial for SEBI to implement solid additional protections to keep investors safe.

SEBI's decision to impose a ₹5,000 crore limit for high-value debt listed entities is great news! This move opens up the bond market for smaller companies, giving them the opportunity they need to grow.

Retail investors from small towns now have more opportunities to diversify, earn better returns, and support local businesses, thus enhancing investment activity.

Absolutely! Right now, sectors like FMCG and retail aren’t doing well, but that might actually provide a good opportunity for long-term gains. As prices stabilize and people start spending more — especially with incomes rising and rural areas bouncing back — these safer sectors could attract the attention of investors again, particularly when the focus shifts away from just high-growth trends.

Ambuja Cement is thriving due to strong government infrastructure investment and high sector demand. Conversely, liquor and hospitality companies like United Spirits face difficulties from rising regulations, excise duties, and reduced consumer spending on non-essentials.

Vested Finance, INDmoney, Groww, and Fi Money are all the best platforms that offer you the opportunity to invest in US stocks and ETFs.  All these platforms have brokerage charges, like Vested Finance charges 0.25% of the trade amount and max $35, and Fi Money charges zero brokerage and withdrawal fees to your linked Federal Bank account. INDmoney doesn't charge any fees, but forex fees apply.

But before investing, TCS (Tax Collected at Source) is applicable on overseas investment if your investment exceeds ₹7 lakh in a financial year.

If you're planning to invest in S&P 500 ETFs for the next 15 years, you have several amazing options. US-based platforms like Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab are known for their secure services and low-cost ETFs.

For those in India, platforms such as Zerodha, Groww, Kuvera, and Appreciate provide access to US ETFs, each with different fee structures and user experiences. Select the platform that best suits your needs.

While the Axis Multi Asset Allocation Fund achieved a significant 27.2% return in the last year, surpassing its category, its 7.52% three-year return lags behind the 14.24% category average.

Before investing, you should carefully consider your personal risk tolerance and investment timeline.

Cement stock can offer you portfolio stability in the long term due to ongoing construction and infrastructure development. But it can be volatile, and that depends on global commodity prices, real estate cycles, and government policies.
As for your query, Ultratech Cement is a powerful player, so you can invest in their stocks, but I suggest having a word with a financial expert before investing.