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about 11 hours ago
Government/economic policy
India’s 7.8% GDP Growth: Whats' Powering the Economy Engine?
Lumic research·
Lumic
1 day ago
Government/economic policy
MoSPI Defends 7.8% GDP Growth, Explains Negative Manufacturing Deflator
- MoSPI says manufacturing GVA grew 9.2% in Q1 FY27 despite a negative 1.5% deflator
- Input prices rose faster than output prices, widening the gap in nominal and real GVA
- MoSPI says GDP revisions reflect new data, a 2022-23 base year and improved methods
LUMIC INSIGHT
Change in base year probably the key reason for ambiguity
Business Standard·
Lumic
3 days ago
Nifty
Closing Auction Session Cuts Derivatives Volume, Raising Liquidity concern
- August derivatives turnover hit multi-month lows on NSE and BSE after CAS changed trading
- NSE's August derivatives turnover fell to ₹34.48 lakh crore, lowest since November 2023
- Traders are closing positions earlier, reducing arbitrage and hedging activity near close
LUMIC INSIGHT
CAS volatility a big challenge for derivative traders
Economic Times·
Lumic
3 days ago
Earnings
GST Collections Rise 14.8% to Nearly ₹2 Lakh Crore in August 2026
- Gross GST collections rose 14.8% YoY to ₹1.99 lakh crore in August, nearing ₹2 trillion
- Import-linked GST revenue jumped 29% to ₹62,604 crore, outpacing the 9.3% domestic growth
- Net GST collections grew 8.3% to ₹1.68 lakh crore as Aug refunds surged 68% to ₹31,795 cr
LUMIC INSIGHT
Economic activity remains strong despite Global turmoil
Business Standard·
Lumic
4 days ago
Government/economic policy
GDP growth increases to 7.8%, much higher than RBI estimates
- India's Q1 FY'27 GDP grew 7.8%, beating the 7.3% estimate and RBI's 7% forecast for Q1
- Manufacturing grew 9.2%, while financial, real estate and IT services expanded 12.1%
- Investment activity strengthened as government capex rose 18.6% during the quarter
LUMIC INSIGHT
Nifty turnaround may happen sooner than expected
Economic Times·
Lumic
9 days ago
BFSI
NCLT Clears Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 Crore Plan Against ₹22,006 Crore Claims
- NCLT approved Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 crore repayment plan against ₹22,006crore in claims
- The approved plan implies nearly 99.97% haircut for lenders, leaving recovery of only .03%
- Creditors holding 80.81% of the voting share backed the plan despite objections by LIC fin
LUMIC INSIGHT
Some settlements can be very harsh on creditors
CNBC tv 18·
Lumic
11 days ago
Global markets
India Targets 75% Global Trade Coverage as 8-9 New FTAs Are Negotiated
- India is negotiating 8-9 more FTAs covering economies worth another $15 trillion in GDP
- New FTAs could eventually cover 75% of global trade and expand India's export access
- India already has preferential access to $70 trillion of economies through trade pacts
LUMIC INSIGHT
The real FTA winners could be export-ready MSMEs
Business Standard·
Lumic
14 days ago
Results
RBI Keeps Rates on Hold but Signals Possible Hike if Inflation Rises
- RBI kept repo rate at 5.25%, but members warned that inflation risks could trigger hikes
- Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said scope for further rate cuts does not exist currently
- Inflation could peak at 5.9% in Q3, making a rate hike possible later this financial year
LUMIC INSIGHT
Rate interest cycle likely to reverse soon
Business Standard·
Lumic
14 days ago
Results
Retail F&O Traders Lose ₹91,685 Crore as 88% End FY26 in Loss
- Nearly 88% of retail F&O traders lost money in FY26 despite SEBI's tighter curbs
- Retail traders lost ₹91,685 crore in FY26, though total losses fell 18% year-on-year
- Options accounted for 92% of retail losses, keeping derivatives risk heavily concentrated
LUMIC INSIGHT
Retail traders should avoid F&O trading
Economic Times·
Lumic
22 days ago
RBI
Retail Inflation Hits 4.45% in July as Food Price Rise Again
- Retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July, moving above RBI's 4% target for a second month
- Retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July, moving above RBI's 4% target for a second month
- Core inflation stayed at 3.9%, showing broader price pressures remain contained.
LUMIC INSIGHT
Expect fewer rate cuts if inflation keeps rising.
Business Standard·
Lumic
24 days ago
Results
Retail Traders Lose $9.6 Billion in Options Despite SEBI Curbs
- Retail investors lost ₹916.85 billion in equity derivatives during FY26, data shows
- Retail derivative traders fell nearly 20% to 7.86 million after SEBI's new curbs
- Despite fewer traders, retail investors still lost money in derivatives for a fifth year
LUMIC INSIGHT
Don't increase F&O bets just because markets are active
Business Standard·
Lumic
about 1 month ago
Commodities
RBI Holds Rates but Flags War Risks to India's Growth and Inflation Outlook
- The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while retaining its neutral policy stance
- Central bank warned that global conflicts could raise inflation and slow economic growth
- Rising crude prices remain the biggest external risk for India's economic stability ahead
LUMIC INSIGHT
Don't expect lower rates if crude stays high.
Economic Times·
Lumic
about 1 month ago
BFSI
No Insurance, No Fuel' Plan Targets 16.5 Crore Uninsured Vehicles
- The Supreme Court proposed a 'No Insurance, No Fuel' pilot to improve compliance
- Around 16.5 crore vehicles lack valid insurance despite it being legally mandatory
- The court also backed automatic e-challans using road cameras for uninsured vehicles
LUMIC INSIGHT
Mandatory cover could boost insurance sector growth.
Business Standard·
Lumic
about 1 month ago
Commodities
RBI Likely to Hold Rates in August Amid Persistent Inflation Risks
- Economists widely expect the RBI to keep the repo rate unchanged at its August meeting.
- Sticky inflation and elevated crude oil prices are expected to keep the RBI cautious.
- Markets closely track the RBI's guidance for clues on the timing of future rate moves.
LUMIC INSIGHT
The RBI's commentary may matter more than the decision.
CNBC tv 18·
Lumic
about 1 month ago
Indices
New Market Closing Timings Begin Today: What Every Trader Should Know
- Non-F&O stocks will stop normal trading at 3:15 PM under the revised market timings.
- F&O stocks continue trading till 3:30 PM before the closing auction session begins.
- Equity derivatives will now trade until 3:40 PM, extending market hours by 10 minutes.
LUMIC INSIGHT
Your end-of-day trading routine needs an update.
Economic Times·
Lumic
about 1 month ago
Commodities
Oil PSU Q1 Losses Far Below ₹75,000 Crore Fears, Easing Pressure
- Oil PSU June quarter losses stayed well below the government's ₹75,000 crore estimate.
- Lower under-recoveries and timely policy measures helped limit financial impact on PSUs.
- The less-than-feared losses improve sentiment across India's state-owned energy companies.
LUMIC INSIGHT
Lower losses could ease pressure on oil PSU valuations.
Economic Times·
Lumic
about 1 month ago
RBI
India's $32 Billion Forex Drive Yet to Deliver Stronger Rupee Support
- India has attracted $32 billion under RBI forex measures to strengthen external finances.
- Inflows have improved liquidity buffers but have not meaningfully strengthened the rupee.
- RBI says government cash balances and interventions have tempered the currency impact.
LUMIC INSIGHT
Currency strength depends on more than foreign inflows.
Business Standard·
Lumic
about 1 month ago
Industrials
India Eyes ₹50,000 Crore Defence Exports Ahead of 2029 Target
- DRDO expects India to surpass the ₹50,000 crore defence export goal before 2029.
- Rising global demand and indigenous defence systems are driving export momentum.
- Government policies and private sector participation continue expanding defence capacity.
LUMIC INSIGHT
Defence Stocks can be the next multibaggers
CNBC Tv 18·
Lumic
about 2 months ago
FMCG (consumer)
India's wholesale inflation climbs to 9.87% in June due to food prices
- Higher wholesale inflation may lead to increased consumer prices, affecting household budgets.
- Food producers and retailers could face cost pressures, influencing supply chains in addition.
- Policy makers might consider inflation control measures to stabilize prices. Expect Govt to act.
LUMIC INSIGHT
Wholesale inflation rise likely to pressure food and retail
Business Standard·
Lumic
about 2 months ago
Global markets
Three Indian-Origin Experts Chosen to Help Shape US Fed Policy Review
- Raghuram Rajan, Raj Chetty and Asha Sharma will lead three key Federal Reserve task forces
- The panels will review monetary policy, economic data and future productivity reforms at the Fed.
- Recommendations from these groups may influence the Fed's long-term policy framework and operation
LUMIC INSIGHT
Indian expertise gains recognition on global platform.
Business Standard·