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The share of big cities-or metros-in outstanding bank credit has shrunk to 60% in December 2024, from 65% five years ago. By contrast, other geographies now have a higher share. Rural India has a share of 7.8%, up from 6.7%-or a percentage point higher. The share of semi-urban and urban centers climbed to 13.8% from 10.5%, and to 18% from 14.5%, respectively.

Markets experienced a slight downturn after a recent surge, with Hindalco, Solar Industries, and Dixon awaiting Q4 results. Power Grid reported a marginal dip in net profit, while BEL saw an 18% increase. RVNL emerged as the lowest bidder for an IRCON project, and Waaree Energies plans to acquire Kamath Transformers.

Indian stock markets remained stable for the second day after a significant surge last week. Analysts predict continued activity in various sectors. Key companies like Dixon Technologies and Hindalco are scheduled to release their earnings reports. The India VIX, a measure of market fear, increased. Foreign investors were net buyers of shares.

The capital markets regulator has introduced a credit-rating based quota for allocating limits for anchor investors, according to a circular issued on Friday. Earlier, the anchor allocation was capped at 30% of the base size.

India is discussing a US trade deal structured in three tranches and expects to reach an interim agreement before July, when President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in, according to officials in New Delhi familiar with the matter.

Despite market euphoria, top-performing PMS funds are strategically loading up on 36 unique stocks. These portfolios, delivering strong returns in April, reveal focused bets on midcap financials, digital disruption, and select plays in real estate and defence. While some experts caution against trend-driven segments, these holdings offer insights into where seasoned investors are placing their capital.

The U.S. dollar faces headwinds from trade uncertainties, rising fiscal debt, and waning confidence in U.S. exceptionalism, leading investors to reduce exposure to U.S. assets. A Moody s credit downgrade and overvaluation concerns have further fueled the dollar s decline, with speculators holding significant net short positions. While some anticipate a potential rebound if the U.S.

Wall Street indices closed mixed on Monday. Moody s downgraded the U.S. credit rating due to rising debt. S&P 500 marked its sixth straight session of gains. Healthcare and consumer staples sectors performed well. Energy and consumer discretionary stocks declined. TXNM Energy surged after Blackstone s acquisition announcement. Novavax shares rose after COVID-19 vaccine approval. Regeneron acquired 23andMe.

The dollar s value remained stable after a week of decline. This was due to the Federal Reserve s economic concerns. Also, there was anticipation of a bill increasing the fiscal deficit. Moody s downgrade of the U.S. sovereign rating added to the pressure. Attention is now on President Trump s tax cuts.

Oil prices experienced a slight increase due to potential setbacks in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, diminishing prospects of increased Iranian oil supply. Disagreements over uranium enrichment continue to stall progress. Concerns about a U.S. sovereign downgrade and decelerating economic growth in China, a major oil importer, are also weighing on prices, creating near-term volatility.