Treasuries stabilized in Asian trading following corporate-debt sales and budget worries that impacted bonds and stocks. US 30-year bond yields remained near 5%, affecting tech shares, while Japan's ultra-long bonds also declined. Investors are navigating economic data, tariffs, Fed policy, and fiscal outlooks as the S&P 500 experiences minimal gains.
Indian borrowers are increasingly seeking larger loans, fueled by easier retail credit access from public sector banks and NBFCs, while private banks exercise caution. Gold loans surge due to high prices, led by public sector banks in value and NBFCs in small-ticket lending. Home loans see public sector banks expanding market share with big-ticket loans.
Experts suggest Jana SFB and Ujjivan SFB may bypass the promoter ring-fencing requirement for universal bank licenses, unlike AU SFB. Jana already has a listed holding company, while Ujjivan is fully publicly held after a reverse merger. This transition offers benefits like reduced capital adequacy and priority sector lending targets, enhancing their branding and deposit mobilization.
A series of attacks in Pakistan on Tuesday resulted in at least 25 fatalities. A suicide bombing at a Balochistan National Party rally in Quetta killed 14 and wounded dozens. Separately, five paramilitary personnel died near the Iranian border, and six soldiers were killed in a suicide attack on their base in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claimed by Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan.
Sebi is tightening intraday position limits in equity index derivatives starting October 1, aiming to curb volatility and potential market manipulation, especially on expiry days. The new framework sets a 5,000 crore intraday net futures-equivalent position limit in index options, down from the existing 1,500 crore end-of-day cap.
Raamdeo Agrawal advocates for bold reforms by the government. He notes the current market dynamics of promoters selling and retail investors buying. Agrawal sees opportunities despite pricey valuations, advising investors to buy and hold for long-term growth. He cautions against the risks of investing in unlisted companies. He suggests a SIP approach for lump sum investments.
