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.
Short-term bets on oil risky amid geopolitical uncertainty: Vandana Hari
Oil markets are in a holding pattern due to uncertainty surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war and potential shifts in Western sanctions. The focus has shifted from
August 19, 2025