📰 Today’s Highlights – 11 August 2025
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Equity mutual fund inflows soared to a record ₹4.27 trillion in July, a staggering 81% month-on-month increase. Investors tapped into the dip driven by U.S.–India trade tensions, pushing total mutual fund AUM to a new high. Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) also hit a record ₹28,464 crore in contributions.
The corporate bond market continues to boom, with firms preparing to raise at least ₹30,000 crore (~USD 3.4 billion) over the next three weeks. This follows a record ₹4.07 trillion raised between April and July—highlighting a structural shift toward cheaper, faster financing in India.
Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (11 August 2025)
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How much did equity mutual funds gather in July?A) ₹2 trillionB) ₹3 trillionC) ₹4.27 trillionD) ₹5 trillionAnswer: C) ₹4.27 trillionExplanation: July inflows surged 81% MoM to a record ₹4.2702 trillion, as investors used the trade-fueled dip as an entry point.
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By what percentage did equity fund inflows increase from June to July?A) 50%B) 81%C) 100%D) 25%Answer: B) 81%Explanation: Inflows were up 81% compared to June.
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What did overall mutual fund AUM reach in July?A) ₹60 trillionB) ₹75.36 trillionC) ₹50 trillionD) ₹85 trillionAnswer: B) ₹75.36 trillionExplanation: Equity AUM hit a record ₹75.36 trillion.
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What was the SIP contribution total in July?A) ₹20,000 croreB) ₹25,000 croreC) ₹28,464 croreD) ₹30,000 croreAnswer: C) ₹28,464 croreExplanation: SIP flows rose to a new high of ₹28,464 crore.
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How much are firms expected to raise in bonds over the next 3 weeks?A) ₹10,000 croreB) ₹20,000 croreC) ₹30,000 croreD) ₹40,000 croreAnswer: C) ₹30,000 croreExplanation: Firms are poised to raise at least ₹30,000 crore in bond market fund-raising.
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What was the amount raised in corporate bonds from April–July?A) ₹2 trillionB) ₹3.5 trillionC) ₹4.07 trillionD) ₹5 trillionAnswer: C) ₹4.07 trillionExplanation: This was a record haul for the first four months of a financial year.
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Which companies are among those expected to issue bonds this month?A) TCS and InfosysB) Manipal Hospitals and Power Grid CorpC) Tata Motors and WiproD) Coal India and ONGCAnswer: B) Manipal Hospitals and Power Grid CorpExplanation: Includes issuers like Manipal Hospitals, SBI, Power Grid, among others.
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Why are companies favoring bond markets now?A) Higher yieldsB) Cheaper financingC) Government subsidiesD) Regulatory pressureAnswer: B) Cheaper financingExplanation: Lower bond yields and ample liquidity make bond markets more attractive than bank debt.
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What trend does high equity MF inflow indicate?A) Retreat from marketsB) Growing domestic investor confidenceC) Move to real estateD) Preference for foreign assetsAnswer: B) Growing domestic investor confidenceExplanation: High equity inflows reflect investors seizing market dips amid uncertainty.
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Which factor has contributed to the bond market boom?A) Rising oil pricesB) RBI rate cuts and liquidity infusionC) Stock market collapseD) Forex interventionsAnswer: B) RBI rate cuts and liquidity infusionExplanation: Policy easing and abundant liquidity are lowering corporate bond costs.
✅ Summary:
Today’s quiz highlights strong investor confidence—evident from record mutual fund inflows and SIP growth—and a continued expansion of corporate bond fundraising, driven by favorable financing conditions and market liquidity.
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