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TREND | 25 May 2025

Pick of Portfolio - May 25, 2025

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It was the bond market that hogged attention globally last week. Moody's downgrade of US sovereign debt from Aaa to Aa (a long time after S&P and Fitch pulled the plug) rekindled worries about the US government's ability to refinance the $9 trillion of debt coming due this year. Trump's Big and Beautiful Bill stirred the pot further, with observers finding that it would further ratchet up the US fiscal deficit by effecting more tax cuts than spending cuts. This presents an odd dilemma for central banks. They are in a rate-cutting cycle but the market is moving in the opposite direction, pegging yields up. Indian stock and bond markets have been decoupled from all these happenings so far. But these events will place obstacles in the way of FII flows into Indian stocks and bonds

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TREND | 24 May 2025

T'gana aims 8% GDP share by 2047, urges metro cities task force: CM Reddy

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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said his government aims to contribute 8 per cent to the country's national gross domestic product (GDP) by 2047 and proposed creating a national task force to develop six major metropolitan cities. Reddy, speaking at the 10th governing council meeting of government think tank NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Telangana was ready to lead efforts toward achieving "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India), the government's vision for the country's centenary of independence. The Congress-ruled state currently contributes about 2.5 per cent to India's GDP despite accounting for only 2.9 per cent of the population, Reddy said. "Telangana is ready to shoulder this responsibility and lead from the front in realising the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047," he said, referring to India's target of becoming a developed nation with a USD 30-trillion economy by its independence centenary. Reddy proposed establishing a nationa

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TREND | 24 May 2025

Fiscal deficit of government to ease by 20 to 30 bps to 4.2% of GDP by RBI's bumper dividend: SBI

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It noted that the bumper dividend transfer not only strengthens the government's fiscal position but also offers support in managing the yield curve amidst global financial uncertainties

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TREND | 23 May 2025

Growth: A district-led approach

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Inclusive growth. GDP data hides regional disparities. District-level data collection is vital to tailor local growth plans

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TREND | 22 May 2025

Fitch upgrades India's medium-term growth outlook to 6.4% till FY26

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Fitch Ratings raises India's medium-term growth forecast to 6.4% citing higher labour force participation, even as it trims projections for most emerging markets

India to exceed 2030 climate target with up to 57% cut in emissions: Report

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TREND | 22 May 2025

Driving India: Adani Group Contributes More Than 9% To India's Infrastructure GDP

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The Adani Group's Free Funds from Operations model has been a driving force behind its ambitious investment plans.

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TREND | 22 May 2025

'Inflation, EMIs, Quiet Pressure': Bengaluru CEO's 'Save Middle Class' Post Is Trending

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PeepalCo CEO Ashish Singhal said that the middle class are forced to prioritise within the limited available resources they have.

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TREND | 21 May 2025

DBS Bank India Revises Savings Account Rates: Check New Slab-Wise Interest Rates

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The move by DBS Bank India comes days after several banks announced a reduction in their savings account interest rates.

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TREND | 21 May 2025

Internal growth drivers anchor Indian economy amid US policy shifts, global uncertainty, says Moody's

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Talking about strength to deal with global disruptions, the agency has listed robust internal growth drivers, a sizable domestic economy and a low dependence on goods trade as key factors

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TREND | 20 May 2025

Retail inflation for farm and rural workers eases marginally in April

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Retail inflation for farm as well as rural workers eased marginally to 3.48 per cent and 3.53 per cent, respectively, in April this year compared to the pace of price hikes for the two categories at 3.73 per cent and 3.86 per cent recorded in March. The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) increased by 1 point each in April 2025 to stand at 1307 and 1320 points, respectively, a labour ministry statement said. The CPI-AL and CPI-RL were 1306 points and 1319 points, respectively, in March. "The year-on-year inflation rates based on CPI-AL and CPI-RL for April 2025 were recorded at 3.48 per cent and 3.53 per cent, respectively, compared to 7.03 per cent and 6.96 per cent in April 2024. The corresponding figures for March 2025 stood at 3.73 per cent for CPI-AL and 3.86 per cent for CPI-RL," it stated.