The markets remained in a very defined trading range and stayed decisively below key levels. The trading range widened a bit; the Nifty oscillated in 449.45 points before closing towards its lower end of the range. The volatility increased; the India VIX inched higher by 6.33% to 16.75 and stayed at elevated levels.
SIP additions at a six-month high amid rising churn
In August, the number of new accounts for systematic investment plans (SIPs) soared to a six-month peak, marking significant activity. Nevertheless, the year-on-year growth showcased