US tariffs shoot up, RBI holds repo rate: Time to review your debt-fund strategy?

The advisable approach to debt funds is to match the portfolio maturity of the fund with your investment horizon. Two key events last week – Trump’s 50 percent tariff on Indian imports and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) status quo on repo rate – are bound to get retail investors thinking about their debt…

Domestic auto wholesales up 7.8% in July 2025; passenger vehicle dispatches dip marginally

Passenger vehicles was the only segment that reported a minor de-growth   The total domestic wholesales of passenger vehicles (PV), three wheelers (3W), two wheelers (2W) and quadricycle in July 2025 grew 7.8% to 19,37,921 units as compared with 17,97,571 units in the same month last year.  PV was the only segment that reported a…

Govt to set up task force for next-generation reforms, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi announces a task force to revamp economic laws, cut compliance costs, and boost India’s competitiveness as part of the 2047 developed nation vision The government will set up a task force for the next-generation reforms aimed at overhauling laws, rules, and procedures governing economic activity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his…

Mutul Funds keep cash buffers high in July amid market volatility

Unifi Capital, Baroda BNP Paribas, and PGIM India Mutual Fund reduced cash holdings to 14.3 percent, 3.4 percent, and 3 percent respectively, down from 25.5 percent, 6.4 percent, and 5 percent in June. markets After two consecutive months of decline, active equity mutual funds maintained elevated cash buffers in July, signalling fund managers’ continued caution…

Technical View: Nifty needs clear breakout above 24,700 to sustain bullish momentum; Bank Nifty indicates bullish reversal

Weekly options data suggest that the Nifty 50 is expected to trade in the 24,500–24,800 range in the upcoming sessions.   Nifty Outlook for August 14 The Nifty 50 rebounded and witnessed a sustainable upside throughout the session, recouping all of its previous day’s losses and closing half a percent higher on August 13, ahead…

Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.55% in July, lower than RBI’s comfort band

The July 2025 inflation is the lowest since June 2017 when it was at 1.46%   Retail inflation in India slipped to 1.55% in July 2025, the lowest since June 2017, and below the Reserve Bank of India’s comfort band of 2-6%, primarily led by a contraction in food prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI),…

Minimum balance rule in banks: Check how much you need to maintain in HDFC, SBI and other banks’ savings accounts

Check how much you need to maintain in HDFC, SBI, Kotak Mahindra, among other private and public sector banks’ savings accounts amid ICICI Bank’s move to hike its minimum balance requirement to ₹50,000/month for its metro and urban branches.    Minimum balance rule in banks: Banks in India have different slabs of monthly account balance…

Trump tariffs: Is the Indian stock market downplaying the tariff threat — but for how long?

Despite recent tariff threats from President Trump, the Indian stock market shows resilience, yet experts warn of potential volatility. With a focus on select sectors, investors are advised to stay cautious and consider diversifying into gold and fixed income as a hedge against uncertainties. At first glance, it appears that the Indian stock market is…

Adani Seeks Battery Tieup With BYD in Renewables Push

The Adani Group is exploring a tieup with Chinese EV giant BYD Co. that would allow billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate to manufacture batteries in India and extend its push into clean energy, according to people familiar with the matter.   Adani is personally heading discussions with BYD executives, which have taken place as recently as…

Morgan Stanley sees Sensex at 1 lakh in bull case by June 2026, trade deal and lower crude key to re-rating

Morgan Stanley also issued a ‘Bear’ case scenario, where Sensex drops to 70,000 by July 2026. This holds 20 percent probability, according to the international brokerage. Morgan Stanley sees Sensex at 1 lakh in bull case by June 2026, cites potential triggers for re-rating Global brokerage Morgan Stanley on August 4 issued a positive note…