Issue: 1253
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RBI Governor Says It Is Premature to Discuss Rate Hikes.
·
LIC CFO Sunil Agrawal resigns months after tenure extension,
cites ‘better prospects’.
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Flipkart expands Minutes footprint to 1,000 centres across
130 cities.
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Noel Tata to step down as Trent chairman after building a Rs
20,000-cr retail giant.
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Nirav Modi suffers major setback as UK court orders $10.7
million payback to Bank of India.
· Pvt life insurers rekindle agency networks amid scrutiny over bancassurance.
Now, govt to bring out a
monthly Index of Services Production from July 14: With services being the
dominant growth engine of the economy, the government is set to launch the
index of services production to measure the output of the sector in July. Designed
on the lines of the index of industrial production that measures the factory or
manufacturing output, the ISP will cover the formal services sector and will be
released on a monthly basis. With a base year of 2024-25, the ISP will be
released with a monthly frequency with a lag of about 60 days on the 29th of
the month.
(Business Today)
India-US trade talks
progress, but pact timeline remains elusive: Two days of intense
negotiations between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce and
Industry Minister Piyush Goyal ended on Wednesday without a breakthrough on the
proposed interim bilateral trade deal. Both sides reported “substantial
progress” but refrained from indicating when an agreement could be finalised. Sources
said persistent uncertainty over the US tariff regime, including two ongoing
Section 301 investigations involving India, as well as the need to safeguard
sensitive sectors such as agriculture and address unresolved market access
issues, were among the factors that necessitated more time for the
negotiations.
(Business Line)
Markets rebound as global
uncertainty eases; crude falls, RBI calms rate hike concerns: Equity markets staged a smart recovery
on the back of positive signals including the slide in crude oil prices and RBI
dousing the fear of possible rate hike to control soaring inflation. The
bellwether BSE Sensex gained by 790 points to 76,991, while Nifty was up by 198
points to 24,022 on Wednesday as the RBI statement gave hopes that the lower
interest rate regime to support corporate earning in the coming days. The
rebound in benchmark indices comes after Sensex and Nifty fell by 893 points
and 279 points on Tuesday after seven straight sessions of gains exceeding 4
per cent.
(Business Line)
RBI finalises guidelines on
upper-layer NBFCs, unclear about listing of Tata Sons: RBI on June 24 announced a set
of directions for upper-layer NBFCs, which have overhauled the previous set of
parametric scoring methodology. Under the new guidelines, it
will now use an asset-size criterion of Rs 1 lakh crore and above to identify
NBFCs that may be considered for inclusion in the upper-layer category. In the
earlier framework, upper-layer entities were identified using a scoring
methodology based on size, interconnectedness and complexity. This will now put
the spotlight on Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata group, which is
registered as a core investment company (CIC) and has assets well above the
prescribed threshold.
(Moneycontrol)
RBI Proposes AI Risk
Management Framework for Banks: India's central bank has
proposed rules requiring banks to strengthen oversight of risks tied to AI and
machine-learning models, mandating board-approved policies, stronger controls
and model inventories. The Reserve Bank of India said banks must put in place a
board-approved risk management framework covering all models, including those
for AI and machine-learning. Regulated entities must assess
risk at both the individual model level and across the enterprise on an ongoing
basis, the RBI said. If risks are found to be excessive, lenders should take
timely corrective steps, including enhanced controls, restrictions on use,
remediation or decommissioning of the model, and submit a report to the board's
risk management committee, the bank added.
(Moneycontrol)
RBI enhances customer
protection for electronic banking transactions: To enhance protection for
customers, the Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to put in place a
mechanism for compensation of up to Rs.25,000 for small value fraudulent
electronic banking transactions (EBTs), mandatorily send instant SMS alerts to
its customers for all EBTs of value more than Rs.500 and provide 24x7 access
through various channels for reporting of fraudulent transactions. The burden
of proving customer liability in complaints involving fraudulent EBTs shall lie
on the bank. Accordingly, a Bank shall examine and classify each complaint
under the relevant categories of EBTs, per the Reserve Bank of India
(Commercial Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions,
2026. A bona fide victim, being an individual person, including a sole
proprietor, and having lodged a complaint involving gross loss of an amount up
to Rs.50,000 on account of fraudulent EBT(s) will be compensated 85 per cent of
the net loss amount or Rs.25,000, whichever is less, once during her / his
lifetime, subject to conditions.
(Business Line)
RBI to raise large exposure
limit for upper layer NBFC-IFCs to 45% from 35% of eligible capital base: The Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) on Wednesday increased the large exposure limit for upper-layer
infrastructure finance companies, allowing them to lend up to 45% of their
eligible capital base to a group of connected borrowers, up from the earlier
cap of 35%. The move applies to
Non-Banking Financial Company-Infrastructure Finance Companies (NBFC-IFCs) that
fall under the RBI's Upper Layer category, which comprises systemically
important NBFCs subject to enhanced regulatory oversight.
(Economic Times)
RBI mandates kill switch
for AI models at banks, introduces comprehensive model risk framework: The Reserve Bank of India is
implementing stringent rules for banks and financial entities using Artificial
Intelligence. A new draft framework mandates 'kill switches' for AI models,
ensuring immediate shutdown if errors occur. Banks must also ensure human
oversight, disclose AI use to customers, and manage risks associated with
third-party AI providers. Board-level accountability for AI governance is a key
focus, with a risk-based approach to model oversight.
(Economic Times)
Gold slips to two-week low
as Fed rate-hike bets buoy dollar: Gold extended losses, touching its ?lowest in
almost two weeks as the dollar ?climbed due to rising bets on U.S. interest rate
hikes. Spot gold fell 1.1% to $4,064.01 per ?ounce by 0431 GMT, having earlier
hit its lowest since June 11. U.S. gold futures for August delivery declined
1.7% ?to $4,080.80. Bullion has fallen about 23% since the onset ?of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in late February,
as mounting inflationary pressure has given way to expectations of interest
rate hikes by the ?U.S. Federal Reserve. While gold is traditionally seen as an
inflation hedge, it loses its appeal as a non-yielding asset in a
high-interest-rate environment.
(Business Line)
Wipro expands partnership
with Palo Alto Networks for AI cybersecurity services: Wipro has on Tuesday announced the expansion
of its partnership with Palo Alto Networks to offer AI-driven Managed Detection
and Response (MDR) services. The partnership will combine Palo Alto Networks’
Cortex XSIAM with Wipro’s CyberShield offering along with the IT major’s
managed security services capabilities in a more focused manner for modern
security operations. The offering will
deliver proactive cyber defense with simplified workflows using artificial
intelligence, machine learning and automation to predict and protect clients
against future ransomware attacks.
(Financial Express)
Listed pvt firms
return to double-digit sales growth in FY26, led by manufacturing rebound: RBI: Indian companies are back in the
double-digit growth lane! The Reserve Bank of India reports that listed private
non-financial firms saw sales jump 10.1% in FY26, a significant rebound.
Manufacturing led the charge with 10.8% growth, driven by autos and food, while
services also posted strong gains. However, input costs are rising for
manufacturers.
(Economic Times)
SEBI eases certification
norms for investment advisers, introduces lighter NISM exam: SEBI relaxed certification
requirements for certain employees of registered investment advisers, allowing
sales and other non-core personnel to qualify through a lighter National
Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) examination instead of the more rigorous
investment adviser certification framework. SEBI has now created a
separate category for employees who interact with clients but are not directly
involved in investment advisory functions. These include sales staff,
relationship managers and other personnel engaged in non-core services. Under
the revised framework, such employees will be required to pass the NISM
Series-XXV-B: Persons Associated with Investment Advice (Sales and Other
Non-Core Services) Certification Examination, a specialised module designed for
such persons.
(Moneycontrol)
Amid fiscal worries, govt
puts PSU share sales on fast track to raise funds: The government is ramping up
its sale of minority stake in state-owned companies this financial year to
mobilise the targeted Rs.80,000 crore from equity and public asset holdings,
and to bring down its stake in most listed public sector undertakings (PSUs) to
75 per cent by the end of the year, according to two government officials aware
of the matter.
(Business Standard)
RBI drops
separate onshore-offshore foreign-exchange position calculation: Banks will no longer be required to
separately calculate onshore and offshore foreign-exchange positions, while
certain structural foreign-currency exposures can be excluded from net open
position (NOP) calculations, subject to prescribed conditions, according to the
Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) final amendment directions on NOP issued on
Wednesday. The central bank issued the final directions after examining
feedback received on draft norms released in January. The revised framework,
which will come into effect on April 1, 2027, aligns the calculation of
foreign-exchange risk with Basel standards and clarifies the treatment of
overseas operations, structural foreign-currency investments and derivative
exposures. Under the revised framework, banks can exclude specified structural
foreign-exchange positions from NOP calculations at both standalone and
consolidated levels.
(Business Standard)
QUANT FUND
§ A
quant fund is an investment fund that uses quantitative analysis for its
investment selection process. It relies more on algorithmic, data-driven
strategies than human judgment. Such non-traditional and passive funds use
customized software models for investment decisions.
§ The
history of quant funds is rooted in decades-old quantitative analysis
principles, with notable early influences from influential works like
"Security Analysis" by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd. Supporters of
quant funds believe that using computer programs reduces risks and losses
compared to human fund managers.
§ Yet they carry unique risks, such as high
trading costs and the potential for failures due to unpredictable market events
or excessive reliance on historical data.
RBI KEY RATES
Repo
Rate: 5.25%
SDF:
5.00%
MSF
/Bank Rate: 5.50%
CRR:
3.00%
SLR:
18.00%
FOREX RATES (RBI REF. RATE)
INR
/ 1 USD : 94.6980
INR
/ 1 GBP : 124.9322
INR
/ 1 EUR : 107.6344
INR
/100 JPY: 58.5700
EQUITY INDEX
Sensex:
76991.22 (+790.54)
NIFTY:
24021.65 (+197.55)
Bnk NIFTY: 58150.35 (+966.60)
Day of the
Seafarer: June 25 is
recognized by the United Nations as the Day of the Seafarer, which honors the
unique contributions mariners make to international trade and the global
economy.
Historical
events: June 25 is marked
by watershed political and cultural shifts, prominently remembered in India for
the declaration of a 21-month Emergency in 1975—officially commemorated as
Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas. Globally, it witnessed the outbreak of the Korean War
in 1950 and the tragic death of pop icon Michael Jackson in 2009.
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