In August, around 11 passive mutual funds lost over 2%, with defense, PSU banks, PSU stocks, and real estate being the hardest-hit sectors. Of approximately 319 passive funds, 42 reported negative returns. The Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund saw the largest loss at 7.88%, while PSU bank-focused ETFs, including Nippon India and Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETFs, each lost 4.63%.
Brent slides over 3%, hits lowest level since 2021
Oil prices plummeted to their lowest levels since 2021 due to new U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump and increased output by OPEC+. Brent and