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Mumbai, Dec 5 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut key benchmark interest rate for the first time in six months and took steps to boost liquidity to support a "goldilocks" economy in the face of high US tariffs. Rising for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 447.05 points, or 0.52 per cent, to settle at 85,712.37. During the day, it jumped 531.4 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 85,796.72. The 50-shar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is expected to remain the fastest-growing economy among the G20 nations with a growth rate of 6.5 per cent through 2027, despite the Donald Trump administration's tariff hikes, according to Moody's latest 'Global Macro Outlook report for 2026-27'. The report states that the pace of India's growth will be supported by robust infrastructure investment, strong domestic consumer demand, and export diversification. "Indian exporters, facing 50 per cent US ta ...Read More >
New Delhi: Againsta global backdrop characterised by economic and trade policy uncertainty, India's economy gained momentum in the second quarter of FY26, which is particularly significant, as the US imposed higher tariffs on India in August, according to the Finance Ministry's monthly report released on Monday. Various supply-side high-frequency indicators have displayed healthy trends, while demand conditions continued to improve with the GST reforms and festive season sentiments spurring con ...Read More >
India's economy is experiencing a robust boost from GST 2.0 and the festive season, with stronger consumption, increased sales across sectors, and improved consumer sentiment. Lower GST rates are driving demand and job creation, while high-frequency indicators show significant improvements, leading to upward GDP growth forecasts from the IMF and RBI. New Delhi, The rollout of GST 2.0 has started showing a positive impact on India's economy, with stronger consumption trends, higher sales across ...Read More >
New Delhi: Against a global backdrop characterised by economic and trade policy uncertainty, India's economy gained momentum in the second quarter of FY26, which is particularly significant, as the US imposed higher tariffs on India in August, according to the Finance Ministry's monthly report released on Monday. Various supply-side high-frequency indicators have displayed healthy trends while demand conditions continued to improve with the GST reforms and festive season sentiments spurring con ...Read More >
New Delhi: Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts are set to bolster domestic demand by easing the tax burden on consumers and businesses, spurring consumption and investment across sectors, and supporting job creation, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic review for September, released on Monday. A strong performance in industry and services, along with a stable labour market, is expected to reinforce this momentum, the ministry noted. However, it cautioned that persistent global uncer ...Read More >
Mumbai: Goldman Sachs has projected a potential repo rate cut by the end of 2025, bringing relief to borrowers across the country. The global investment bank believes that recent fiscal and policy developments point toward the end of India's current monetary tightening cycle. A cut in the key policy rate would directly lower EMIs on home, car, and other loans, providing more disposable income for consumers. GST Reforms Signal Fiscal Flexibility The report highlights the recent simplification o ...Read More >
Mumbai: High-frequency indicators pointed to the likelihood of robust September-quarter growth, central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra had said during the October 1 monetary policy review, although he was more circumspect about the pace of economic expansion in 2H of FY26 due to the impact of punitive US tariffs. "Several indicators suggest that agricultural prospects are bright in the current year; consequently, rural demand is likely to be buoyant," Malhotra was cited as saying in the minutes ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): An additional policy rate cut is expected before the end of the year, alongside recent GST simplifications, indicating that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us. These factors, combined with domestic regulatory easing, are likely to foster a gradual recovery in credit demand, said a report by Goldman Sachs. "We expect an additional policy rate cut before year-end, and the recent GST simplification signals that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us. We exp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): An additional policy rate cut is expected before the end of the year, alongside recent GST simplifications, indicating that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us. These factors, combined with domestic regulatory easing, are likely to foster a gradual recovery in credit demand, said a report by Goldman Sachs. "We expect an additional policy rate cut before year-end, and the recent GST simplification signals that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us. We exp ...Read More >
MUMBAI: IDFC FIRST Bank reported a 76% rise in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 352 crore for Q2 FY26, driven by lower provisions and growth in its retail and commercial businesses. The bank's CASA ratio crossed 50% for the first time, reflecting improved funding stability.The PAT jump was supported by a 16.2% YoY decline in total provisions to Rs. 1,452 crore, including a sequential fall of 12.5% from Rs. 1,659 crore in Q1. The bank used Rs. 75 crore of its microfinance provision buffer during the ...Read More >
After months of outflows, FIIs have turned net buyers in October, investing over Rs 3,000 crore in just seven sessions. The shift to inflows has lifted Sensex and Nifty by about 3%, reflecting improved sentiment amid easing India-US trade tensions and supportive domestic policies. After months of relentless selling, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are turning the tide in October, pumping over Rs 3,000 crore into Indian stocks in just seven sessions. The shift from heavy outflows to fresh ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) on Thursday posted a 57.8% rise in net profit at Rs 1,226 crore in the quarter ended Sept 30, 2025, against Rs 777 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. It was driven by growth in interest income and lower provisions. With the reduction in repo rate impacting the yield on advances, the public sector lender has witnessed a decline in repo-linked portfolio, while the marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) has increased.The net interest income ( ...Read More >
India formally adopted an inflation targeting (IT) framework in 2016, following the recommendations of the Urjit Patel Committee in 2014 and the subsequent Monetary Policy Framework Agreement of 2015 between the Government and the Reserve Bank of India. The idea of a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) with an inflation-targeting mandate had already been put forward by the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC) in 2013, chaired by Justice BN Srikrishna. Since its formal adoption in ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Two academics on the RBI's monetary policy committee -- Nagesh Kumar and Ram Singh -- called for shifting the policy stance to accommodative, citing subdued inflation and the need to support growth but governor Sanjay Malhotra said such a move would amount to giving "definitive forward guidance" on the next step, which he felt was inappropriate given global uncertainty.The minutes of the Sept 29-Oct 1 MPC meeting released by RBI on Wednesday showed that most members felt that a rate cut ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Economists and industry experts said on Wednesday said that amid a major demand push after the reduction in the GST rates, the RBI has adopted a cautious approach of holding the repo rate at 5.5 per cent. "It will also help navigate the global uncertainties and choppy waters. With low inflation and steady policies, corporates can plan their finances carefully and invest wisely," said Srinivasan Vaidyanathan, Operating Partner, Essar Capital. "While this stance ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The rupee recovered 12 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 88.68 (provisional) against US dollar on Wednesday, as the Central Bank in its monetary policy decision announced a host of measures to support exporters and bring stability to the domestic unit. Forex traders said the rupee advanced against the US dollar as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent and maintained a neutral stance in its fourth Monetary Policy of FY2 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Reacting to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decisions, financial sector experts noted that the overall tone of the policy appears to be growth-centric, with a slight tilt towards concerns over economic momentum, while expressing significant comfort on the inflation front."The overall tone appears to be growth-centric with a marginal tilt towards concern on growth, coupled with significant comfort on the inflation trajectory. The greater clarity on growth i ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 1 (UNI) In a closely watched move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained status quo on its repo rate, keeping a neutral monetary policy stance even as global uncertainties, including higher US tariffs, weigh on the Indian economy. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to keep the repo rate steady at 5.5 percent, after lowering rates by 100 basis points earlier this year. ...Read More >
New Delhi: With the RBI choosing to keep the repo rate steady at 5.5 percent, there's a mix of relief and realism across industries. For homebuyers, it means no change in EMIs is a kind of welcome sign, especially during the festive season. But real estate experts caution that this alone won't solve deeper affordability issues. On the other hand exporters, particularly small engineering firms are feeling the squeeze from global trade tensions and are calling for more support. From cement GST cut ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 1: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday reiterated that the central bank has no proposal to impose a fee on transactions done through Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The governor's clarification came during his address after the post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Malhotra stated that he had never said UPI could stay free forever, but he noted that someone needs to bear the costs associated with its functioning. "What I said was there ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- India's central banking institution, Reserve Bank of India, on Wednesday announced it has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 percent. Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks in the event of a shortfall of funds. "After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic and financial developments and the outlook, the Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment faci ...Read More >
New Delhi: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday cautioned that the US-imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports will weigh on India's growth momentum, even as he expressed confidence in the economy's resilience. Presenting the monetary policy review, he said growth in the second half of FY2025-26 could decelerate due to global trade uncertainties, though domestic factors will cushion the impact. Tariff And Trade Risks Malhotra highlighted that 25% of the tariffs are 'reciprocal' while another ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday reiterated that the central bank has no proposal to impose a fee on transactions done through Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The governor's clarification came during his address after the post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Malhotra stated that he had never said UPI could stay free forever, but he noted that someone needs to bear the costs associated with its functioning. "What I s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bankers on Wednesday welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.5 per cent with a neutral stance, saying the move reflects a balanced approach in supporting growth and ensuring price stability. A neutral stance requires neither stimulation nor curbs on liquidity as it strikes a fine balance between controlling inflation without hurting growth. According to Binod Kumar, MD and CEO of Indian Bank, the RBI MPC's stable poli ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Wednesday, announced several measures to help exporters tide over challenges posed by the imposition of 50% tariffs by the US. These include reduced paperwork and compliance burden for small exporters and importers. "The export sector is a vital part of India's economy," RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said while announcing steps to further strengthen the sector and enhance ease of doing business for traders. Extension of the time period for repatria ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra), October 1 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday revised its inflation target for the current financial year to 2.6 per cent, marking a significant moderation from earlier projections. In August policy as well, the inflation target was revised downwards to 3.1 per cent, down from 3.7 per cent projected in June. Announcing the decision, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) observed that the overall inflation outlook has ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate unchanged at 5.50% on Wednesday, in line with market expectations, as it evaluates the impact of earlier rate cuts and recent tax reductions amid global trade uncertainties. The central bank had cut the repo rate (INREPO=ECI), opens new tab by a total of 100 basis points in the first half of 2025, but paused at its previous meeting in August. The six-member rate-setting panel voted unanimously to keep the key repo ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate unchanged at 5.50% on Wednesday, in line with market expectations, as it evaluates the impact of earlier rate cuts and recent tax reductions amid global trade uncertainties. The central bank had cut the repo rate by a total of 100 basis points in the first half of 2025, but paused at its previous meeting in August. The six-member rate-setting panel voted unanimously to keep the key repo rate at 5.50% and decided to contin ...Read More >
Gold Rate in India Outlook: US shutdown fears, tariff uncertainty, weak Indian currency valuations, and strong festive season demand are among the key factors fuelling the gold price record rally. After witnessing their best-ever monthly gain in September in 14 years, gold prices will remain highly volatile on Wednesday, October 1. Uncertainty around the US government shutdown will push global investors towards gold. The US government funding is at stake and may collapse by the end of Tuesday i ...Read More >
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