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INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.

S&P 500 posts longest winning streak since 1995 as tech drives another record close
Alphabet turned out to be the one stock that kept the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in check on Tuesday with a 3.5% drop on the back of its mega $80 billion fund raising plan.

RBI clears Mirae Asset MF to raise stake in Equitas SFB up to 9.5%
The RBI has approved Mirae Asset Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.5% in Equitas Small Finance Bank. The approval is valid for one year and is subject to compliance with banking and securities regulations.

Forget Equity Research? Radhika Gupta Lists The Real High-Growth Jobs In Finance
File image of Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD and CEO Radhika Gupta
Midcaps in a sweet spot? Why Nippon India’s Rupesh Patel sees a valuation correction despite new index peaks
Nippon India Mutual Fund's Rupesh Patel remains constructive on midcaps despite concerns over valuations, citing resilient earnings growth and improved valuation comfort after a prolonged time correction. He favours financials, consumer discretionary and select industrials, while emphasising a bottom-up stock-picking approach to navigate geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties.
Bond market at a turning point! Axis Mutual Fund says bond investors should buy, not panic
Axis MF cautions that aggressive rate hikes won't address INR depreciation and may harm India's growth. They recommend a neutral-to-slightly long duration stance over three months, adjusting based on RBI policy and crude prices, while advising gradual exposure to fixed-income assets.

NITI Aayog Sees Up To $180 Billion Investment Need For India's Chip Push, Wants Govt To Fund One-Third
India needs $135-180 billion to build a global semiconductor ecosystem, says NITI Aayog.
PB Fintech sees Rs 665 crore block deal as founders pare stake; Goldman among other top funds buy
PB Fintech founders Yashish Dahiya and Alok Bansal sold 38 lakh shares worth Rs 665 crore in a block deal. The shares were purchased by various institutional investors, including Goldman Sachs and Tata Mutual Fund, following the company's recent performance.

Groww, Motilal Oswal, Angel One Race To Build Wealth Businesses Beyond Trading
Brokerages are expanding into wealth management, insurance, lending, alternatives and asset management as they seek recurring revenue streams and reduce reliance on trading activity.

Don’t bet against the Indian rupee now! DSP Mutual Fund says the currency is undervalued - 5 reasons why
The Indian rupee's decline has raised concerns among investors. However, DSP Mutual Fund suggests that the rupee is undervalued, citing strong macroeconomic indicators that favor Indian assets.
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.
RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.