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RBI rate cut ends FD appeal for now: Here's what investors can do next

RBI's December 5 repo cut is expected to push banks towards trimming deposit rates. Here are the updated FD slabs and how savers can plan in a falling-rate cycle

Up 76% since first RBI rate cut; analysts divided on further rally in banks

Data shows that bank stocks such as RBL Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Canara Bank, The South Indian Bank and City Union Bank surged over 55 per cent since the RBI first cut repo rate in February 2025.

InCred Wealth's 2026 game plan: Staggered bets on equities, metals

In an email interview, Yogesh Kalwani says he prefers a mix of largecaps and select mid- and smallcap names, with sector tilts towards BFSI and healthcare

RBI policy in a season of contradictions: Mixed signals ahead of December 5

HSBC economist argues GDP overstated, inflation structural, and currency depreciation acts as a needed shock absorber

8% GDP growth in Q2 may evince pause in RBI's MPC December review

Interestingly, the US Federal Reserve's December 2025 meeting is a few days after the MPC's last scheduled review for 2025, in which it may cut rates further.

India's current account deficit moderates to 1.3% of GDP in Q2FY26

India's current account deficit narrowed sharply in Q2FY26 on lower trade gaps and strong remittances. But a spike in gold imports in October could push the Q3 deficit above 2.5 per cent of GDP

India's current account deficit narrows to $12.3 bn in July-Sept: RBI data

In the preceding quarter, the current account had recorded a deficit of $2.4 billion ot 0.2 per cent of GDP

Bank holidays December 2025: Check when banks will be closed in your state

RBI has released the December 2025 bank holiday list, detailing when the banks will be closed across states for regional and national festivals

Rupee, bond traders to take cues from RBI monetary policy decision

India's economy grew 8.2 per cent year-on-year in July-September, accelerating from the 7.8 per cent growth reported in the previous quarter, data on Friday showed

Gold could retest record highs as traders eye Powell's speech, RBI policy

Gold prices are poised to remain firm and could edge closer to record highs next week as investors await key US data, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech and the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision, analysts said. "Gold moves out of the consolidation range as investors focus on the manufacturing and services PMI data from across regions, US jobs data, and consumer sentiments," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. "Adding to that would be Fed chair Jerome Powell's speech on Monday, developments over the Russia-Ukraine peace talks and RBI policy meeting on Friday, all of which will be closely monitored by traders," he added. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the February 2026 contract climbed by Rs 3,654, or 2.9 per cent, over the past week to close at Rs 1,29,504 per 10 grams on Friday. In the domestic markets, "rupee's weakness and local demand have been a significant contributor to ...

Reserve Bank of India subsumes over 9K norms into 244 master directions

Move aims to ease compliance burden for regulated entities

Seasonality rises in demand deposits, banks' cash in hand, says RBI report

Seasonality, a fundamental component of economic data alongside trend and cyclical movements, reflects recurring patterns arising from weather, production cycles, holidays and institutional behaviour

What India can do to address its low-inflation problem and aid growth

Traders attributed at least part of the slide to the RBI's reluctance to intervene, breaking with the practice of recent months as the currency weakened largely due to an elusive trade deal with US

Rate-cut room intact, signals RBI governor Malhotra; bond yields decline

These comments come a week ahead of the meeting of the six-member monetary policy committee that starts from December 3. The decision in the meeting will be announced on Friday, December 5

India's pvt corporate sector posts stronger sales growth in Q2FY26: RBI

The assessment is based on abridged financial results of 3,118 listed non-government, non-financial firms.

Fiscal, monetary measures to boost pvt investment, growth: RBI bulletin

The fiscal, monetary, and regulatory measures undertaken so far this year will pave the way for a virtuous cycle of higher private investment and growth, leading to long-term economic resilience, the RBI bulletin said on Monday. The Indian economy showed signs of a further pick-up in momentum, despite continuing global headwinds, said an article on 'State of the Economy' published in the November bulletin. "Available high-frequency indicators for October suggest a robust expansion in both manufacturing and services activities, supported by festive season demand and the ongoing positive impact of the GST reforms," it said. Inflation has moderated to a historic low and remained well below the target rate, it said, adding that financial conditions remained benign, and the flow of financial resources. "The fiscal, monetary, and regulatory measures undertaken so far this year should pave the way for a virtuous cycle of higher private investment, productivity, and growth, leading to ...

PSU NBFCs plan to raise up to ₹24,000 crore through bonds next week

PSU NBFCs Nabard, Sidbi, PFC and IRFC will raise up to ₹24,000 crore next week as issuers rush to lock in funds ahead of the RBI's December policy review amid expectations of firming yields

Reserve Bank of India announces relief for exporters amid trade worries

The RBI has extended export credit timelines, eased repayment norms and allowed flexibility in realising proceeds to help exporters cope with disruptions triggered by US tariff action

Festivals, GST rejig boost average credit card spending by 15%: RBI data

Credit card spending surged in September 2025 on strong festive demand and GST rationalisation, with private lenders such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank leading the growth in per-card spends

Reserve Bank of India nudges states to rejig borrowing amid rising yields

Bond mkt expects OMO calendar in Dec policy review