U.S. Fed aggressively cuts interest rate by 50 bps; will RBI follow suit?
Historical trends suggest that the Reserve Bank of India often aligns its policy direction with the U.S. Federal Reserve.
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RBI prioritises inflation over growth; rate cut likely by Dec, say experts
The RBI maintains status quo for the 9th straight time, keeps repo rates unchanged at 6.5% and the MSF at 6.75%
Unanticipated exogenous shocks likely: U.S. Fed
An uncertain inflationary trajectory could force the Fed to delay a rate or – worse – hike rates.
Consumer loans may get expensive as RBI hikes risk weight by 25%
This excludes housing loans, education loans, vehicle loans, loans secured by gold and gold jewellery, and microfinance loans
Global economic woes reduce FDI flows into India
Despite slowdown in FDI inflows, India has a higher share of global FDI flows, rising from 2.4% in FY17 to 4.2% in FY23
The Rupee Got Its Mojo Back!
The rupee is holding strong against the dollar index compared with six major currencies in Asia.
RBI MPC meet: Analysts expect another ‘hawkish’ pause in repo rate
The RBI is widely expected to maintain a wait and watch approach and keep the policy repo rate unchanged for the third straight time at 6.5%.
FPI bet on Indian equities propels Sensex, Nifty to fresh high levels
The equity benchmark indices continued their record setting spree on Monday on the back of sustained fund inflows by foreign portfolio investors.
Modi Govt @ 9: The Big Bets
The Indian economy has come a long way in the last nine years. Here’s how PM Modi’s major moves have paid off.
India Inc's ₹3.38 lakh cr interest burden is up 30% since Covid
The Reserve Bank of India has increased the repo rate to 6.5% from 4% between March 2022 and April 2023.
