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Bitcoin hit a record high of $123,500 on Wednesday, tracking gains in US equities. As of 10:21 AM IST, it was up 3.13% in 24 hours and 7.66% over the past week.

Nitya Shah shares insights on financial independence through long-term investing. He highlights sectors like electronics, defence, and pharma as key to India s self-reliance. Shah advises against leveraged trading and emphasizes SIPs for retail investors. He suggests investing in index funds or flexi-cap funds to celebrate Independence Day. Patience, trust, and self-reliance are crucial investment principles.

India s retail inflation saw a significant drop in July. It reached a low of 1.55%, the lowest in over eight years. This decline was mainly due to lower food prices. The Reserve Bank of India had earlier cautioned about possible inflation increases. Experts believe inflation will remain within the RBI s target range. This provides room for economic growth.

NMDC posted a PAT of Rs 1,969 crore for Q1 FY26, slightly lower than Rs 1,984 crore a year ago, as higher expenses offset strong production and sales. Revenue from operations jumped 23% YoY to Rs 6,634 crore, driven by a 31% rise in iron ore output to 119.94 lakh tonnes and a 14% increase in sales to 115.17 lakh tonnes.

Indian government bonds remained rangebound as investors awaited the results of New Delhi s debt auction, seeking insights into future yield movements. The auction, featuring a 5-year bond and a new 30-year security, is crucial for gauging demand for longer-term notes. Traders are also positioning cautiously before the long Independence Day weekend, anticipating opportunistic buying on any dips.

Japanese government bonds experienced a decline on Thursday following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent s remarks, fueling speculation about a potential policy shift by the Bank of Japan. The five-year yield reached a two-week high, while the 10-year yield climbed to its highest level since August 1.

Indian housing micro markets showed great returns between 2021 and mid-2025. Property prices nearly doubled in some areas. Rental growth also surpassed inflation. Employment and infrastructure upgrades drove this surge. Noida s Sector-150 led with a 139% price increase. Bengaluru and Hyderabad also saw significant gains. Experts project continued growth through 2026, especially in areas with new infrastructure.

Vodafone Idea shares dropped 3.5% to Rs 6.12 ahead of Q1 FY26 earnings, extending a nearly 60% decline over the past year due to financial concerns and mounting losses. Technical indicators, including a broken trendline, RSI at 32.8, and trading below key SMAs, point to continued weakness and bearish momentum.

Bondbazaar s Suresh Darak discusses RBI s introduction of SIPs in the bond market, starting with treasury bills, offering risk-averse investors a new avenue. These SIPs allow fixed amount investments on specific dates, similar to equity SIPs, with yields around 5.5%. While not as lucrative as liquid mutual funds, they are better than idle savings accounts, especially for those averse to risk.

Saurabh Mukherjea highlights the pressure on urban consumption due to dwindling household savings and limited credit access. He suggests investing in top private banks like HDFC and ICICI, the growing pharma and healthcare sectors, particularly hospitals and diagnostics. Mukherjea also recommends considering European and American small and midcap companies due to attractive valuations and growth prospects.