BUSINESS
Rethinking the Classic 60:40 Portfolio: The case for a 60:20:20 allocation
An asset class with fundamentally different and distinct drivers such as gold can create additional diversification
BUSINESS
RBI policy decision signals emerging space for easing while holding rates for now
Investors should view the current pause as an intermission rather than a finale; the script still allows for a dovish turn. How should fixed income investors tweak their portfolios?
BUSINESS
To boost consumption, rather than GST cuts this tax measure has more potential
The churn in GST rates may lead to companies not cutting prices, leading to disappointment on the consumption front. Cutting taxes on this commodity could change the equation, however
BUSINESS
How to fix fixed income allocations amid rate cuts? Focus on real rates
Real rates matter more than nominal as they determine purchasing power and investment returns
BUSINESS
Fixed income strategies in a 'lower for longer' rate environment
In a lower for longer regime, fixed income investors must focus on high credit quality
BUSINESS
Monetary Blitzkrieg: RBI couples 50bps monetary easing with structural liquidity support
The Reserve Bank of India unleashed a powerful monetary stimulus, slashing the repo rate by 50bps and CRR by 100bps, while shifting its stance to "neutral." This aggressive move aims to ensure robust liquidity and faster policy transmission amid moderating inflation and steady growth.
BUSINESS
FY26 Budget: A catalyst for infrastructure growth, market reform
Given the lack of depth and information asymmetry in bond markets, investors may benefit by investing in fixed income mutual funds till sufficient awareness is created amongst investors for fixed income
BUSINESS
How can investors navigate this extreme volatility?
Expect measured tightening by the RBI, unlike the large moves by the US Fed and the ECB, unless there is a meaningful change in inflation/external account drivers
