The Reserve Bank of India will drain Rs 1 lakh crore through bond sales this month after VRRR auctions failed to absorb excess liquidity. The move follows dollar inflows, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra signalling multiple tools to manage surplus funds.
In the U.S., diesel prices have soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing six dollars a gallon. This spike is primarily caused by tensions between Washington and Iran, which have disrupted global fuel supplies. As a result, transportation costs for essential goods are on the rise, impacting consumers with higher fees on online purchases. Additionally, the conflict has driven crude oil prices over one hundred dollars a barrel.
The Reserve Bank of India is set to issue bonds valued at one trillion rupees to help manage surplus liquidity in the banking sector. This strategic move comes in response to increasing inflationary pressures driven by high oil prices, with the central bank indicating that all liquidity management strategies are still in play. This decision follows a disappointing reception to earlier liquidity absorption measures.
Sebi has imposed a Rs 2 lakh penalty on Emami Realty for regulatory lapses involving a related-party loan and the classification of investments in its standalone financial statements. The regulator found that the company lacked prior audit committee approval for a Rs 25 lakh loan and improperly classified Rs 49.94 crore of investments.
Nine BSE 150 Midcap stocks hit fresh 52-week lows on Friday, led by PI Industries, Havells India and IRCTC, with declines of up to 18% over one month.
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath recalled how NSE’s free NSE NOW trading platform helped the brokerage start in 2010 when it lacked funds to build its own platform. He also said NSE waived Zerodha’s membership fee and was welcoming during its early days, expressing confidence that NSE’s much-awaited IPO will succeed.
European stocks edged higher on Friday, but the STOXX 600 remained on track for its worst weekly performance since April as elevated bond yields and concerns over aggressive interest rate hikes weighed on sentiment.
On Friday, Indian stock indices bounced back notably after a sluggish start, largely due to declining oil prices and bond yields. The shift in market sentiment was fueled by news of an upcoming summit between Gulf nations and Iran aimed at regulating shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This potential agreement has raised hopes of better supply management, but experts advise maintaining vigilance amidst the current market’s unpredictability.
Aswath Damodaran argues that the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate debate is overemphasized, saying corporate earnings and fundamentals will ultimately drive US stocks. Rising Treasury yields, $40 trillion debt and inflation fears remain concerns, but stronger earnings have helped equities remain resilient.
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