market-summery-14feb

Summary of the Market

On ​​February ​​13, the benchmark Nifty Index ​f​ell by 0.06% to close at 23031.4. The Nifty Midcap150 Index ​r​ose by 0.16% to close at 18766.8. The Nifty Smallcap250 Index ​fell by 0.35% to close at 14997.5. The Nifty Total Market Index ​​fell​ by 0.04% to close at 11764.5.The 10yr yield ​rose by ​​​2 bps to close at 6.75%. The rupee lost 0.11% to close at 86.98 against the US Dollar.

Important Notables

  • India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $20.88 billion in January 2025 from $21.94 billion in December 2024, according to Union Bank of India, reports ET.
  • Bond market participants anticipate RBI will raise its OMO purchase amount in upcoming auctions amid a liquidity deficit of around ₹2 trillion, reports BS.
  • India will provide 1 lakh care workers annually to the global labor market over the next two years to address workforce shortages in aging economies, says Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC, reports BS.
  • Corporate India is set for annual salary hikes of 6-15% in 2025, with up to 40% increases for roles demanding emerging skills and key leadership positions, reports BS.
  • ​India seeks oil price stability and is comfortable at $70-74 per barrel despite OPEC+ cuts and geopolitical uncertainty, says the Oil Minister, reports Mint.
  • Fruit inflation surged to a decade-high of 12.2% in January, even as retail inflation eased to 4.31%, reports Moneycontrol.
  • India's CPI inflation dropped to 4.31% in January and is set to ease further in February on lower food prices, with core inflation expected at 3.5-4% for the year, reports Moneycontrol.

Disclaimer

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. The NAVs of the schemes may go up or down depending upon the factors and forces affecting the securities market including the fluctuations in the interest rates. The past performance of the mutual funds is not necessarily indicative of future performance of the schemes. The Mutual Fund is not guaranteeing or assuring any dividend under any of the schemes and the same is subject to the availability and adequacy of distributable surplus. Investors are requested to review the prospectus carefully and obtain expert professional advice with regard to specific legal, tax and financial implications of the investment/participation in the scheme.
While all efforts have been taken to make this web site as authentic as possible, please refer to the print versions, notified Gazette copies of Acts/Rules/Regulations for authentic version or for use before any authority. We will not be responsible for any loss to any person/entity caused by any short-coming, defect or inaccuracy inadvertently or otherwise crept in the Mutual Funds Sahi Hai web site.