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Indian government bonds saw a rise early Monday, fueled by an increase in U.S. Treasuries and anticipation of the RBI s upcoming rate decision. The 10-year bond yield decreased to 6.3366%. Experts predict the RBI will likely maintain current interest rates. Lower inflation and U.S.

Seth R Freeman of GlassRatner Advisory notes India s role in stabilizing oil prices by purchasing discounted Russian oil amidst tariff announcements. He anticipates continued market volatility due to labor market adjustments, tariffs, and political news, especially with low summer trading volumes. An expected increase in global oil supply may further pressure prices, potentially leading to a price decline.

Securities and Exchange Board of India is pushing for changes in the derivatives market. This follows steps to reduce retail investor involvement. A temporary ban was placed on Jane Street due to manipulation allegations. SEBI aims to prevent unfair practices. The goal is to safeguard small investors. Volumes have decreased, but not enough, according to the regulator Tuhin Kanta Pandey.

UPL shares rose 7% after it narrowed Q1FY26 losses to Rs 176 crore and reported a drop in net debt. Brokerages were divided: Motilal Oswal maintained a Neutral rating citing soft pricing but projected strong profit growth, while Antique retained a Buy , raising the target to Rs 730 and highlighting margin recovery efforts and deleveraging focus.

PC Jeweller shares: To speed up its deleveraging efforts, PC Jeweller’s board approved a ₹500 crore fundraise in July from promoters and Capital Ventures Pvt Ltd. In addition, the company is expected to receive ₹1,300 crore through the conversion of warrants into equity shares by promoters and other investors.

Sarda Energy shares: Sarda Energy posted a 118.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹434.36 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, compared to ₹198.76 crore in the same period last year. According to the company’s exchange filing on Saturday, revenue from operations rose 76.3% to ₹1,633 crore, up from ₹926 crore a year ago.

Hong Kong s taxis are now mandated to accept digital payments, potentially opening the door for stablecoin adoption. With new licensing for stablecoins in Hong Kong, firms like Ant Group could leverage this opportunity to establish a significant test case, especially given China s restrictions on retail crypto activity.

Reliance Power shares declined by 5% to ₹47.58, Reliance Infrastructure decreased by 4.98% to ₹296.15, and Reliance Home Finance shares slipped 4.84% to ₹4.84.