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Mumbai: The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel on Monday started its three-day brainstorming session on the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the fiscal amid expectations of a status quo on the benchmark lending rate in view of apprehensions of a spike in inflation due to ongoing West Asia crisis. The decision of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be announced on Wednesday. Also read: RBI expected to hold rates steady in first ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Gold prices rose over 1 per cent to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for June delivery climbed Rs 1,621, or 1.08 per cent, to Rs 1,51,301 per 10 grams, from Thursday's closing level of Rs 1,49,680 per 10 grams. Commodity markets were closed on Friday due to Good Friday. Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, gold has lost its sheen by Rs 14,35 ...Read More >
[MUMBAI] The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) tightening of foreign exchange (FX) rules will help shield the rupee from pressures emanating from offshore markets, but traders may continue drawing pricing signals from those markets, a senior Axis Bank official said. A 4.5 per cent fall in the Indian rupee since the breakout of the Iran war has prompted the central bank to impose a cap on banks' net open FX positions in the onshore markets in late March. The RBI also barred lenders from offering no ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel on Monday started its three-day brainstorming session on the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the fiscal amid expectations of a status quo on the benchmark lending rate in view of apprehensions of a spike in inflation due to ongoing West Asia crisis. The decision of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be announced on Wednesday. The RBI has cut rates by a total of 125 b ...Read More >
India's Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is widely expected to maintain its benchmark repo rate at 5.25% this Wednesday, as policymakers carefully monitor the economic ripple effects of the ongoing Iran war. The conflict has triggered a severe energy shock, driving the Indian rupee to record lows beyond 95 per U.S. dollar and pushing 10-year government bond yields to nearly 7.14% -- their highest point in almost two years. After delivering 125 basis points in cumulative rate cuts throughout 2025, th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Congress on Monday hit out at the Shiv Sena (UBT) over the latter's accusation that the grand old party was using regional outfits as "crutches", and not treating them as "equal stakeholders" in the Opposition alliance. Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant criticised the editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana', alleging that the newspaper's executive editor, MP Sanjay Raut, appears confused on several occasions between his roles as a politician and jo ...Read More >
MUMBAI, April 6 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India's tightening of foreign exchange rules will help shield the rupee from pressures emanating from offshore markets, but traders may continue drawing pricing signals from those markets, a senior Axis Bank official said. A 4.5% fall in the Indian rupee since the breakout of the Iran war prompted the central bank to impose a cap on banks' net open FX positions in the onshore markets in late March. The RBI also barred lenders from offering non-de ...Read More >
In a notable development, The Reserve Bank is reported to likely keep the benchmark policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the April monetary policy review meeting, as the West Asia crisis continues to nurture inflationary fears. The continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have resulted in increased volatility in commodity prices and sharp currency movement that have seen the rupee hit record lows. As per economists interviewed by PTI, these developments have unprecedentedly compl ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5: The domestic stock market is expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decision, key global macroeconomic data and the impact of the West Asia conflict, analysts said. Movements in crude oil prices and foreign fund flows will also influence domestic equities, they added. Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting will command centre stage domestically, with in ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 5: The Reserve Bank is likely to keep the benchmark policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the April monetary policy review meeting, as the West Asia crisis is likely to push up inflation, according to economists. The continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, volatility in commodity prices and sharp currency movement that have seen the rupee hit record lows have complicated the policy outlook, and its projections on growth, inflation and also the stance of policy will ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank is likely to keep the benchmark policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the April monetary policy review meeting, as the West Asia crisis is likely to push up inflation, according to economists. The continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, volatility in commodity prices and sharp currency movement that have seen the rupee hit record lows have complicated the policy outlook, and its projections on growth, inflation and also the stance of policy will be keenl ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep its key repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent in the upcoming April monetary policy review. Economists believe rising inflation risks due to the West Asia crisis will make the central bank cautious. Global Factors Creating Uncertainty The ongoing tensions in West Asia have created uncertainty in global markets. Crude oil prices have surged above USD 100 per barrel, while the Indian rupee has weakened sharply, crossing 93 against the US dollar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The domestic stock market is expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decision, key global macroeconomic data and the impact of the West Asia conflict, analysts said. Movements in crude oil prices and foreign fund flows will also influence domestic equities, they added. Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting will command centre stage domestically, with ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 5 (PTI) The Reserve Bank is likely to keep the benchmark policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the April monetary policy review meeting, as the West Asia crisis is likely to push up inflation, according to economists. The continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, volatility in commodity prices and sharp currency movement that have seen the rupee hit record lows have complicated the policy outlook, and its projections on growth, inflation and also the stance of policy w ...Read More >
Facing renewed pressure on the rupee and heightened global uncertainties amid the ongoing conflict in the West Asia, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is widely expected to keep policy rates unchanged in its upcoming monetary policy review and keep the stance unchanged, according to a poll of ten economists. External Shocks The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce its decision on April 8. At its last meeting, the six-member body had unanimously retained the repo rate at 5.25% ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global economic growth is likely to face downward revisions while inflationary pressures may intensify amid escalating geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, according to a recent report by SBI Research. The report, released ahead of India's upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, flagged growing uncertainties in the global macroeconomic environment, noting that "global GDP growth forecast have not seen revisions so far, but downward revision seems imminent." Also r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian stock markets ended their sixth consecutive week lower, with benchmark indices slipping nearly 0.5 per cent amid heightened volatility triggered by a mix of global uncertainties and domestic concerns. Investors are now bracing for another eventful week, where the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision, escalating geopolitical tensions, and surging crude oil prices are expected to dictate market direction. The holiday-shortened week began on a weak footi ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Gold Price in India: Prices of 24 karat, 22 karat, and 18 karat gold staged a sharp rebound this week, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions from the Iran-US conflict and pressure on the Indian Rupee against a strengthening US dollar. However, gold rate in India remained largely steady on Saturday, April 4, while silver price today edged slightly lower. The precious metal saw a massive decline in mid-March as the Strait of Hormuz blockade fuelled a crude oil price rally. The surge in the c ...Read More >
Crude oil above one hundred dollars a barrel will push inflation past six percent. This could prompt interest rate hikes. Economists suggest a neutral approach for monetary and fiscal policies. Stimulating demand too early risks high inflation. Policymakers must balance growth and inflation control. Raising fuel prices can help manage the fiscal deficit. Mumbai, Crude oil sustaining above USD 100 per barrel will push the headline inflation above 6 per cent, the upper level of RBI's tolerance ba ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Economists on Friday said they do not expect any change in repo rate or stance this time amid geopolitical tensions, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week. According to them, the tone will be cautious and what will be eagerly awaited is RBI's forecast of GDP and inflation under the prevailing uncertainty. "We do not expect any measures for either liquidity or currency management as RBI will do whenever required as we ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Economists on Friday said they do not expect any change in repo rate or stance this time amid geopolitical tensions, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week. According to them, the tone will be cautious and what will be eagerly awaited is RBI's forecast of GDP and inflation under the prevailing uncertainty. "We do not expect any measures for either liquidity or currency management as RBI will do w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Economists on Friday said they do not expect any change in repo rate or stance this time amid geopolitical tensions, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week. According to them, the tone will be cautious and what will be eagerly awaited is RBI's forecast of GDP and inflation under the prevailing uncertainty. "We do not expect any measures for either liquidity or currency management as RBI will do whenever required as we ha ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian equity markets closed lower for the sixth consecutive week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and sharp currency fluctuations, with both headline indices ending in the red during a shortened four-day trading week. Sensex ended at 73,319.55 on Thursday, down 263.67 points or 0.35 per cent, compared to the previous Friday's close. Nifty 50 settled at 22,713.10, a decline of 106.50 points or 0.46 per cent on a week-on-week basis. In the fina ...Read More >
New Delhi: Gold prices plunged Rs 6,004 to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Thursday amid intensified geopolitical tensions in West Asia that boosted the US dollar and dampened the investors' sentiment. Snapping a four-day winning streak, the yellow metal for the June delivery plunged Rs 6,004, or 3.91 per cent, to Rs 1,47,704 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange. Analysts said precious metal prices declined as the US dollar rebounded following remarks by President Donald ...Read More >
Gold and silver prices in Hyderabad remained on investors' radar on 2 April 2026, as bullion rates continued to fluctuate amid mixed domestic and global market cues. After the recent volatility seen in precious metals, local retail prices in Hyderabad are still being closely tracked by buyers planning jewellery purchases and bullion investments. Here is a fresh look at the Hyderabad Gold Rate Today and Hyderabad Silver Rate Today for Thursday, 2 April 2026. Hyderabad Gold Rate Today (2 April 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bank economists have told the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at a pre-policy meeting that there is no immediate need to either raise the repo rate or change the stance, provided inflation remains within the central bank's tolerance band, multiple participants in the discussions told ET. They also added that RBI has alternative tools to manage currency pressures and is unlikely to resort to a rate hike, unless the impact becomes visible in inflation, one economist said. Discussions at the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1: Silver prices surged by Rs 9,000 to Rs 2.46 lakh per kg, while gold jumped by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams on Wednesday, following firm global trends. Domestic price movement According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 9,000, or 3.8 per cent, to Rs 2,46,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also increased by Rs 3,500, or 2.3 per cent, to Rs 1,55,000 per ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Silver prices surged by Rs 9,000 to Rs 2.46 lakh per kg, while gold jumped by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams on Wednesday, following firm global trends. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 9,000, or 3.8 per cent, to Rs 2,46,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also increased by Rs 3,500, or 2.3 per cent, to Rs 1,55,000 per 10 grams (inclusive ...Read More >
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