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What does the latest RBI repo rate increase mean for your investments? In this October 2026 India Brief, Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist at HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth, explains India’s changing economic and market picture. Key topics covered: ✅ India’s stronger-than-expected GDP growth ✅ The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) repo rate hike and its impact on interest rates ✅ Why HSBC keeps a tactical underweight on Indian equities ✅ Sector preferences: financials and industrials ✅ What this outlook could mean for investors in India and NRIs 📞 Speak to Atwal Financial Want to know how this outlook affects your own investments? Our team can help you review your portfolio and plan your next steps. 📱 Phone / WhatsApp: +91 8373928038 📧 Email: ranjit@atwalfinancial.com 🌐 Website: https://atwalfinancial.com 📍 Current: Goa 🔔 Subscribe to Atwal Financial for regular updates on the Indian economy, stock market outlook and wealth planning. 📌 Video credit: HSBC India – India Brief series. Shared with acknowledgement to HSBC. Views expressed are those of HSBC and its strategist. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for information and education only and is not investment advice. Please consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions. #IndianEconomy #RBI #IndianStockMarket #RepoRate #Investing #IndiaGDP #IndianEquities #MarketOutlook #AtwalFinancial Read less

Historically, US midterm elections often lead to some volatility, but markets have proven resilient, thanks to structural trends broadening earnings growth. We favour US equities across IT, Communications, Materials, Industrials, Financials and Energy, and complement our broad-based equity exposure with quality bonds and infrastructure for income, as well as alternative assets, whenever appropriate, for diversification. The Fed reiterated its commitment to tackling inflation, which helps improve its credibility. While the hawkish messaging led markets to price in three further hikes by June 2027, we expect one more hike this year. US Treasury yields may have peaked and offer fair value. With limited near-term catalysts for significant spread widening, we favour DM corporate investment grade bonds with 5-7-year duration, where yields remain attractive. In Asia, China’s growth outlook remains K-shaped, with strong technology and exports but sluggish consumption and investment. Equity market performance is also mixed, depending on the sector composition of indices. We move mainland Chinese equities to neutral, balancing innovation with high-quality dividend stocks. Hong Kong equities are backed by robust liquidity inflows, increased IPO listings, improving residential property activity and supportive policies. Strong AI momentum also helps drive earnings growth in Japan, South Korea and Singapore. We upgrade Asian high yield to overweight due to improved valuations, shorter duration risk and additional spread premium. Read less

Atwal Financial brings you an overview of Utmost Group's premier offshore financial planning solutions. Discover how insurance-based wealth structuring and unit-linked policy solutions can help protect, manage, and transfer your assets seamlessly across borders. Whether you are a high-net-worth individual, an expat, or managing family wealth internationally, Utmost Group delivers robust global solutions backed by £116bn+ in assets under administration and an A+ Fitch rating. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: - Insurance-based wealth solutions for globally mobile clients - Unit-linked insurance policies for flexible asset management - Cross-border financial planning & wealth structuring - Utmost Group's global presence across 13 locations 💼 About Atwal Financial: Atwal Financial helps clients navigate complex cross-border financial planning, international pensions, and global investment strategies. 📌 Connect with Atwal Financial: - Website: https://www.atwalfinancial.com - Contact Us: Get in touch for personalized offshore financial planning advice. #AtwalFinancial #OffshoreFinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #UtmostGroup #InternationalInvesting #HNWI #CrossBorderPlanning Read less

The India–UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) is now in force. But what does it mean for Indian professionals, businesses and families with connections to both India and the UK? The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement introduces significant changes to trade, business and professional mobility between the two countries. In this video, we look at: • What the India–UK Free Trade Agreement means for businesses • How tariff reductions could benefit Indian exporters • Opportunities for sectors including IT, professional services, textiles, pharmaceuticals and auto components • What the agreement could mean for Indian professionals working in the UK • The new UK–India social security agreement and Double Contributions Convention • How cross-border professionals and businesses may benefit from closer UK–India economic ties The India–UK CETA entered into force on 15 July 2026, alongside the new social security agreement between the two countries. The Double Contributions Convention is designed to help eligible workers temporarily moving between India and the UK avoid paying social security contributions in both countries simultaneously. For people living, working, investing or doing business between the UK and India, understanding these changes is becoming increasingly important. ATwal Financial provides financial planning and guidance for individuals and families navigating UK–India cross-border financial decisions, including pensions, investments, tax considerations and long-term financial planning. Subscribe for more insights on: 🇬🇧 UK pensions 🇮🇳 India–UK financial planning 🌍 Cross-border financial decisions 💼 UK financial planning 📈 Investments and long-term wealth planning Visit Atwal Financial: https://atwalfinancial.com #IndiaUKFTA #UKIndiaTrade #IndianProfessionalsUK Read less

Welcome to the July 2026 edition of India Brief, where we share our latest views on the Indian equity and fixed income markets. In this edition, we discuss: • Our upgraded FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.3% • Why we remain tactically underweight on Indian equities • Our preferred sectors, including financials and industrials • Our outlook for India’s economy and investment markets Whether you’re an investor, NRI, wealth manager or simply interested in India’s economic outlook, this video provides a concise overview of our latest market views. If you found this video useful, please Like, Subscribe and click the notification bell for future updates. #IndiaMarkets #IndiaEconomy #Investing Read less

If you have a UK pension and are planning to return to India, obtaining professional advice before making any decisions could save you significant time, tax and expense. At Atwal Financial, we specialise in helping Indians with UK pensions and cross-border financial planning between the UK and India. 📅 Book a free initial consultation: https://atwalfinancial.com 📖 Learn more about our UK-India Financial Review: https://atwalfinancial.com/360-uk-india-financial-review Whether you’re returning to India next month or simply exploring your options, we’re here to help. Subscribe for more UK-India pension, tax and financial planning insights. #MovingToIndia #ReturningToIndia #UKPension #IndianInUK #NRI #UKtoIndia #RetirementPlanning #CrossBorderFinance #FinancialPlanning #AtwalFinancial Read less

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If you are an Indian or NRI working in the UK and contributing to a UK pension, it is important to understand what happens to your UK pension when you return to India. Many NRIs build up UK pension savings but are unsure how their UK pension will be taxed in India, how withdrawals work, or whether their pension can be transferred when they leave the UK. Understanding the UK pension rules for Indians returning to India is important because cross-border tax rules between the UK and India can significantly affect how and when you access your pension. Atwal Financial specialises in UK pension advice for Indians and NRIs living in the UK, including cross-border financial planning for those planning to return to India. If you would like to discuss your UK pension and your future plans in India, please contact us: contact@atwalfinancial.com Read less

India Brief: HSBC view on equity markets - After volatile 2025 - India’s GDP growth to be robust in 2026 grow around 6% - aided by domestic resilience, disciplined government spending - potential US trade deal - neutral stance on Indian equities & prefer large caps over mid caps Read less

Are you a British expat or NRI living in India with financial ties to the UK? In this video, Ranjit Atwal from Atwal Financial explains how cross-border financial planning works between the UK & India, including UK pensions, tax considerations, investments, and how to avoid costly mistakes. Read less

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Each November we encourage everyone to come together for Talk Money Week. Our aim is to help everyone start the conversation, about anything from pocket money to pensions. Everyone can take part and get involved with the events and activities – from workplaces to schools, and families to communities. www.atwalfinancial.com #TalkMoney #StartTheConversation #NRI #UKNRI #UKPensions #UKInvestments #QROPS Read less

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