Amidst global market volatility, BlackRock’s Ben Powell highlights India’s fixed-income market as promising due to easing inflation and the RBI’s accommodative stance. He suggests Indian government bonds offer attractive yields compared to global counterparts. Powell also emphasizes gold’s importance as a portfolio diversifier amidst geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty.
Onion prices rise 20% in past two weeks as rains damage crop
Pune’s onion prices have surged by approximately 20% in the last two weeks due to crop damage from heavy rains, leading to reduced market arrivals.
June 2, 2025