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Why ration out rate cuts when slowdown is so sharp?

The direction is clear -- there will be more rate cuts but the pace will depend on the incoming data

Why ration out rate cuts when slowdown is so sharp?
Updated On : 05 Oct 2019 | 11:34 AM IST

More rate cuts? RBI vows to ease monetary policy as 'long as necessary'

The Reserve Bank of India lowered its benchmark repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent on Friday, in line with the forecasts of a majority of economists

More rate cuts? RBI vows to ease monetary policy as 'long as necessary'
Updated On : 05 Oct 2019 | 10:36 AM IST

Business climate worst since 2008 financial crisis, says RBI survey

Business activity contracted in Q2 FY20, the first contraction since 2013-14 and the second since the global financial crisis

Business climate worst since 2008 financial crisis, says RBI survey
Updated On : 05 Oct 2019 | 2:28 AM IST

Monetary policy review: RBI allows rupee derivatives trade in IFSCs

According to BIS, NDFs in six currencies account for two-thirds of the trade in the NDF globally

Monetary policy review: RBI allows rupee derivatives trade in IFSCs
Updated On : 05 Oct 2019 | 2:18 AM IST

'Sitting ducks': $63 bn of zombie buildings sound alarm for Indian banks

As lenders stop new credit, builders are forced to offload properties

'Sitting ducks': $63 bn of zombie buildings sound alarm for Indian banks
Updated On : 05 Oct 2019 | 2:05 AM IST

RBI sharply cuts FY20 GDP growth forecast to 6.1% amid economic slowdown

The drop in the central bank's outlook is more glaring if the entire rate cut cycle is considered

RBI sharply cuts FY20 GDP growth forecast to 6.1% amid economic slowdown
Updated On : 05 Oct 2019 | 1:59 AM IST

RBI sticks to familiar script, cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.15%

The RBI's action was also influenced by central banks globally, especially those of the emerging markets

RBI sticks to familiar script, cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.15%
Updated On : 05 Oct 2019 | 1:51 AM IST

IPO filings down 45% until September as weakness in market takes toll

13 filings made with Sebi until Sept; figure stood at 24 last year

IPO filings down 45% until September as weakness in market takes toll
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 11:54 PM IST

RBI to provide liquidity support to banks for smooth NEFT transactions

RBI will extend the collateralised liquidity support on NEFT, which is currently available till 7.45 pm on working days, round the clock.

RBI to provide liquidity support to banks for smooth NEFT transactions
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 10:29 PM IST

Shortfall due to corporate tax cut can be made up by other sources: Das

The RBI will not allow any cooperative bank to collapse, said Das

Shortfall due to corporate tax cut can be made up by other sources: Das
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 10:10 PM IST

RBI rate cut to boost housing demand in festive season: Experts

The move would go some way in improving consumer sentiment in the festive season, which is a crucial period for real estate sales, Puri added.

RBI rate cut to boost housing demand in festive season: Experts
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 10:05 PM IST

RBI rate cut will spur economic growth, boost consumption: India Inc

Industry's reaction came as the central bank slashed its benchmark lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5.15 per cent.

RBI rate cut will spur economic growth, boost consumption: India Inc
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 9:56 PM IST

RBI relaxes ban for those looking to buy stake of foreign firms in India

Indian companies cannot set up their subsidiaries through their foreign wholly-owned subsidiaries or joint ventures

RBI relaxes ban for those looking to buy stake of foreign firms in India
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 3:16 PM IST

RBI monetary policy: Here's what experts say about the latest rate cut

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent

RBI monetary policy: Here's what experts say about the latest rate cut
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 3:03 PM IST

RBI increases lending limit of MFIs to Rs 1.25 lakh from Rs 1 lakh

The income and loan limits to classify an exposure as an eligible asset were last revised in 2015

RBI increases lending limit of MFIs to Rs 1.25 lakh from Rs 1 lakh
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 2:54 PM IST

RBI policy: A cut in rate was expected; a cut in GDP growth target was not

The cut in GDP projection for FY20 is curious because it is also an admission that these 135 bps cuts in interest rates will not have a major impact on growth this year

RBI policy: A cut in rate was expected; a cut in GDP growth target was not
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 12:34 PM IST

Services activity falls to 48.7 in Sep; second contraction this year: PMI

India's economy has been hobbled by a demand slump, prompting policymakers to step up fiscal and monetary stimulus to revive growth

Services activity falls to 48.7 in Sep; second contraction this year: PMI
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 10:47 AM IST

Loan 'mela' comes at a time when red lights are flashing in RBI's FSR

The idea behind the mela is that it will revive demand in a sluggish economy

Loan 'mela' comes at a time when red lights are flashing in RBI's FSR
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 12:38 AM IST

Tycoon in trouble: How Sarang Wadhawan's house of cards at HDIL fell apart

Poor cash collections were at the centre of HDIL's problems, said analysts

Tycoon in trouble: How Sarang Wadhawan's house of cards at HDIL fell apart
Updated On : 03 Oct 2019 | 11:05 PM IST

Investments on hold: Number of new projects halved over last one year

Companies launch new projects when their existing capacity for production is likely to be breached

Investments on hold: Number of new projects halved over last one year
Updated On : 03 Oct 2019 | 9:20 PM IST