Indian Markets Open Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices; Rupee Holds Firm

Multi-asset vs Self-Diversification: Portfolio Guide

Investors will focus on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes and the start of the second-quarter earnings season this week to gauge the outlook for interest rates and the sustainability of the recent U.S. stock market rally. While technology stocks, especially semiconductors, have driven market gains, investors are also watching for broader participation from sectors…

Maruti Suzuki reported an eleven percent profit decline in the June quarter. Rising input costs, aggravated by West Asia hostilities, impacted profitability significantly. However, net sales climbed thirty-six percent to ₹49,959 crore during the same period. Unit sales also saw a strong twenty-nine percent increase, reaching a record 682,724 cars. The company also approved four…