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What US Fed does today, world central banks need not do tomorrow

The trend of central banks following their American counterpart's lead is not always certain

Cannot cut rates due to one-off inflation dip, says RBI governor Das

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI has kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5% since February 2023

RBI status quo on interest rates to boost demand for realty sector: CEOs

The real estate industry experts are expecting the move to continue the growth momentum in the sector

RBI MPC Meet: Repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, check GDP, CPI projections here

The RBI MPC has also decided to keep its stance of 'withdrawal of accommodation' unchanged with a majority of 4-2

Alternative investments becoming more attractive to retail customers: RBI

Alternative investment avenues are becoming more attractive to retail customers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said while unveiling the monetary policy on Thursday, August 08

RBI's monetary policy committee keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

Monetary policy stance retained at 'withdrawal of accommodation' to aid the MPC's focus on bringing inflation towards the target

RBI MPC policy: Repo rate in focus; what factors may influence decision?

RBI MPC policy meet: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to hold the rate at 6.5 per cent again amid inflationary pressures. However, a cut may be possible going ahead

Stocks To Watch Today, Aug 8: Financials, Real estate, MRF, Marico, NTPC

At 6:50 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 179 points, trading at 24,187.5, indicating a negative start for Indian stocks.

RBI Policy: MPC to announce repo rates today. When and where to watch?

RBI MPC meeting: A Business Standard poll earlier indicated that economic experts anticipate that the RBI is expected to maintain this status quo for the ninth consecutive policy review

Yen carry trade, US recession threat: How brokerages interpret developments

India, analysts said, remains in a relatively better position amid strong fundamentals. Though valuations remain a concern, investors can use markets correction to buy quality stocks for the long-term

RBI begins discussions on monetary policy amid no rate change expectations

Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel started its three-day deliberations for the next set of bi-monthly monetary policy amid expectations of no change in benchmark interest rate in view of concerns on inflation and economic growth remaining steady. The decision of the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das-headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be announced on Thursday. The MPC may also refrain from rate cut as economic growth is picking up, notwithstanding the elevated interest rate of 6.5 per cent (repo rate), said experts. Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) increased to a four-month high of 5.08 per cent in June as food items, including vegetables became dearer. The government will release the data for July later this month. "RBI is likely to pause as food price movements currently is imparting a positive bias to RBI 4.5 per cent projection...likely prospects of an excess rainfall in August and September could also have a debilitating impact on food prices,"

Nomura eyes three US Fed rate cuts in 2024; RBI likely to go its own way

The brokerage firm in a recent report said that the US Federal Reserve may begin rate cuts as early as next month with a 25 bp cut in September, with following rate cuts in November and December of 25

RBI rate decision, global trends major factors to drive mkt: Analysts

RBI interest rate decision, macroeconomic data and global trends would guide markets' movement this week, analysts said. Besides, trading activity of foreign investors and the last batch of Q1 earnings announcements would also guide trends in equities. HSBC PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) for the services sector is scheduled to be announced on Monday. "This week, all focus will be on the global markets as we are seeing the first major signs of weakness after a long period of stability. This will test the strength of the Indian market, which has remained resilient due to strong domestic liquidity and a better macroeconomic outlook despite global headwinds and valuation concerns," said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd. On the domestic front, the upcoming RBI's monetary policy announcement on August 8 will be important, Meena added. "The last batch of Q1 earnings will drive stock-specific movements. Additionally, institutional flows will play a crucial role i

Budget may give more importance to populist measures: Nischal Maheshwari

Valuations are reasonable and the outlook is improving in IT, BFSI and FMCG. Defence, engineering and power are clearly overpriced and some profits can be taken, Nischal Maheshwari of Centrum said

Rs 2000 notes: 97.87% returned; Rs 7,581 cr worth notes still with public

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 97.87 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,581 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation. The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, has declined to Rs 7,581 crore at the close of business on June 28, 2024. "Thus, 97.87 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation as on May 19, 2023, has since been returned," the central bank said in a statement. The facility for deposit and/or exchange of the Rs 2000 banknotes was available at all bank branches in the country till October 7, 2023. The facility for the exchange of the Rs 2000 banknotes has been available at the 19 issue offices of the Reserve Bank since May 19, 2023. From October 9, 2023, RBI issue offices are also accept

RBI's MPC minutes: External members make a strong case for rate cut

Internal members, however, cited food inflation risk for maintaining the status quo and said the last mile of disinflation has been slow

India must avoid 'adventurism', focus on bringing down inflation: RBI chief

The central bank kept the key repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for an eighth straight policy meeting earlier this month saying robust economic growth will give it space to focus on bringing down inflation

Here's how industry leaders reacted to the RBI's June MPC decisions

The RBI MPC maintained its 'withdrawal of accommodation' stance and kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. The RBI revised FY25 GDP growth forecast to 7.2 per cent

RBI's GDP projections, gains in IT stocks help Indian shares trade higher

The NSE Nifty 50 index was up 1% at 23,060 points and the S&P BSE Sensex added 1.2% to 75,941 points after the rate decision

RBI monetary policy: FY25 growth forecast revised to 7.2%, up from 7%

Monetary Policy Committee keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for an eighth straight policy meeting