Dalal Street had a reason to smile today. On August 13, 2025, the markets opened strong and never looked back, ending the day with solid gains. The cheer came from two fronts — good news from abroad and an inflation number at home that’s the lowest we’ve seen in eight years.
The Global Push
Overnight, Wall Street ended higher after U.S. retail inflation cooled more than expected. This has boosted hopes that the U.S. Fed might finally cut interest rates in September. Asia took the cue, and India’s markets happily followed along.
Home Advantage: Inflation Eases to 1.55%
Here’s the number everyone’s talking about: 1.55%.
That’s July’s retail inflation figure — the lowest since June 2017. It’s way below the RBI’s comfort range of 2–6%, and it gives the central bank more room to cut rates in the future.
💡 Why it matters: Lower inflation means cheaper loans, more spending power, and a friendlier environment for businesses.
Sectors in the Spotlight
- Auto stocks revved up on hopes of strong festive season sales.
- Banking & finance surged as rate cut whispers grew louder.
- IT stocks rode the global tech wave.
SEBI Shakes Up Algo Trading Rules
The market regulator, SEBI, has proposed new rules to bring algorithmic and proprietary trading under its main broker regulations.
What’s changing?
- Stricter oversight
- At least one India-based director for brokers
- No more outdated “small investor” definition
Public feedback is open until September 3, 2025.
LIC in the News
LIC’s stock slipped nearly 3% today. Reason? Reports suggest the government could sell a minority stake in the insurer within the next couple of weeks.
What’s Next?
With global markets in a good mood, India’s inflation at rock-bottom, and rate cut hopes alive, the near-term mood is optimistic. But markets have a way of surprising us — so keep an eye on central bank updates and global headlines.
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