In 2025, Indian banks are unusually investing heavily in mutual funds, with investments surging 91% to ₹1.19 lakh crore. This shift is driven by suboptimal credit growth, surplus liquidity, and favorable market conditions. Banks are primarily utilizing liquid and money market schemes for higher short-term returns, rather than direct lending.
US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower with tech slip; investors assess softer jobs data
US markets closed mixed as weak June jobs data cooled rate hike fears. Nasdaq fell on tech and chip stock declines, while the Dow rose