Mutual funds slightly increased IT sector exposure to 7.6% in October, reversing a multi-year low. The Motilal Oswal report shows rising interest in Technology, NBFCs, PSU banks and telecom, while autos, utilities and cement saw reduced weightings. Several fund houses now hold over 8.4% IT allocation, with Mirae Asset schemes topping recent performance charts.
RBI eases restrictions on cash credit accounts, eases current account norms
The Reserve Bank of India has lifted all restrictions on banks opening and maintaining cash credit accounts, offering greater flexibility for short-term working capital loans.