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After over two years of holding prices steady, state-run oil firms raised petrol and diesel prices by about ₹3 a litre, citing mounting under-recoveries amid elevated crude oil prices.

Ahead of a Federal Reserve policy announcement, U.S. stocks traded flat. The market expects a 25-basis-point rate cut in response to labor market weaknesses. S&P 500 futures dipped slightly, while speculation rises about potential larger cuts as recession risks loom.

Investing in bonds is essential for portfolio diversification and stability, especially during equity market volatility. Recent economic changes and interest rate trends in India present a favorable opportunity for bond investments, with yields now more attractive than traditional fixed deposits.

Expert view: Vikram Chhabra, Senior Economist at 360 ONE Asset, predicts India's growth is recovering with easing inflation. He expects the RBI to cut the repo rate by 100-125 basis points. He also discusses the potential risks of stagflation in the US affecting Indian exports.

In this special episode of pre-budget series, MINT goes on the ground and talks about Inflation. How high cost of living is troubling the middle class and how their expenses have sky rocketed in the last few months. From groceries, to education fees to cost of vegetables. How are they dealing with the situation and what can the finance minister do to tackle the crisis in the budget 2025. #budget2025 #inflation #mehengai #groceries #shopping #middleclass #rich #poor #narendramodi #news #nirmalasitharaman #rupee #money #abhinavtrivedi #billionaire #millionaire #election #share #stockmarket #mint #business #smallbusiness #education #india #incometax #incomegrowth #salary #increment #jobs #unemployment #taxes #tax

Investing in bonds is essential for portfolio diversification and stability, especially during equity market volatility. Recent economic changes and interest rate trends in India present a favorable opportunity for bond investments, with yields now more attractive than traditional fixed deposits.