Here are the most important Indian market, economy and personal-finance developments of the week, compiled from leading business news sources.
Key points
- The RBI flagged widening inflation risks from the West Asia conflict and El Nino, putting interest rate cuts on ice. [1] [2]
- Small and midcap stock market indices recorded their worst weekly decline in two years. [3]
- Smallcap mutual funds attracted 44% of equity inflows despite concerns over stretched valuations. [4]
- Sebi directed Avadhut Sathe and his academy to refund Rs 546 crore. [5]
- Top 9 equity mutual funds delivered over 20% returns on SIP investments in a 1-year period. [6]
Top headlines of the week
- RBI flags widening inflation risks, puts rate cuts on ice — Economic Times, 22 Oct, 07:16 IST
- Top 9 equity mutual funds deliver over 20% return on SIP investments in 1 year. Do you own any? — Economic Times, 21 Oct, 20:01 IST
- Small and midcap indices post worst weekly decline in two years — Economic Times, 24 Oct, 08:33 IST
- RBI flags rising inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Nino despite resilient Indian economy — Economic Times, 23 Oct, 21:46 IST
- Sebi orders Avadhut Sathe, academy to refund Rs 546 crore — Economic Times, 24 Oct, 12:06 IST
- Smallcap mutual funds attract 44% of equity inflows despite stretched valuations. Should investors be cautious? — Economic Times, 24 Oct, 13:46 IST
- Global Market: Japanese banks see rising corporate loan demand ahead of BOJ meeting — Economic Times, 22 Oct, 17:49 IST
- Indian bonds steady after RBI minutes signal more rate hikes — Economic Times, 22 Oct, 13:22 IST
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This brief was prepared with AI assistance from publicly available news headlines; numbers in [brackets] link to the original articles. It is for information only and is not investment advice or a recommendation. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Sahare Wealth, AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor, ARN-151469.

