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%.
Housing sales in 50 cities dip 3% to 6.14 lakh units, up 16% in value to Rs 8.4 lakh crore: CREDAI
Indian housing sales saw a slight dip in units last year but a significant rise in value. Demand for homes above Rs 1 crore drove