Bond markets get a boost as RBI holds rates and hints at future easing
The RBI’s MPC kept policy rates unchanged at 5.5% in its October 2025 review, maintaining a neutral stance while signaling room for future easing. Experts say the move restores market confidence, stabilizes borrowing costs, and supports bond market sentiment. With growth forecasts revised higher and inflation near target, selective exposure in 6–12 year maturities is […]
No rate change, no EMI shock: RBI’s move to keep housing demand on track
The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% in October 2025 has been welcomed by real estate leaders. Experts say the move stabilises borrowing costs and home loan EMIs, supporting buyer confidence and festive-season demand. While it may not directly improve affordability, the steady rate helps sustain sentiment among homebuyers and developers.
12 equity funds outperform with over 30% returns since last Dussehra
Nearly 12 equity mutual funds have delivered over 30% returns since last Dussehra, out of around 631 equity and equity-oriented funds. International funds dominated the top performers, with 49 of the best-performing funds in this category. Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF led the gains with a 73.48% return, followed by Invesco India – Invesco […]
3 largecap mutual funds beat category average and benchmark in one year
While average returns across equity schemes fell 4–6%, certain categories — including large-cap, large & mid-cap, and flexi-cap funds — stood out, with a handful of schemes posting positive one-year absolute returns.
Miners, gold stocks power Australian shares higher; Wall Street gains add lift
Australian shares surged Thursday, driven by strong performances from miners and gold stocks, buoyed by positive Wall Street sentiment. The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed 0.7%, reaching 8,906.30 points. Miners advanced 1.9% on rising copper prices, while gold stocks hit a record high, up 2.5%, amid safe-haven demand. Banks and healthcare also contributed to the broad-based […]
Goldman Sachs’ Rs 10,000 crore India portfolio: 4 stocks rally 50-155% in 1 year
Goldman Sachs has secured significant gains, ranging from 50% to 155%, from its India portfolio companies over the past year. This impressive performance occurred despite Indian equities posting muted returns and facing FII selling. The global investment giant successfully identified high-performing stocks amidst market turbulence.
Tech leads Asia share rally, gold near record high on Fed rate cut bets
Asian tech shares rallied Thursday. Gold reached a new record high. The dollar lost ground. A weak US labor report bolstered bets for Federal Reserve rate cuts. This market sentiment lifted indexes despite a US government shutdown. Oil prices also gained. Traders expect easier policy ahead, influencing global finance.
Oil rebounds from 16-week lows on prospects of tighter Russian crude sanctions
Oil prices rose on Thursday, ending a three-day decline. Russian sanctions prospects supported the increase. OPEC+ supply next month capped gains. G7 nations plan pressure on Russia. The US will aid Ukraine with intelligence for strikes. A US government shutdown raised economic concerns. OPEC+ may boost output. US crude inventories increased last week.
US markets regulators start shuttering as government shutdown cuts federal funding
U.S. market regulators began the process of furloughing workers on Wednesday as the federal government shut down after Congress failed to extend funding, curtailing key oversight functions, stymieing initial public offerings, and limiting some market and economic data.
Infra.Market files IPO papers via confidential route; seeks to raise up to Rs 5,500-cr
Tiger Global-backed construction material supply firm Infra.Market has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth between Rs 4,500 crore and Rs 5,500 crore with market regulator Sebi using the confidential pre-filing route, market sources said on Wednesday.