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EM local bonds gain favour as dollar debt lagsCurrent trends indicate that investors are leaning towards local emerging market debt rather than dollar-denominated bonds. The allure of a...
Tonight's US Fed rate decision will cast a long shadow over IndiaFederal Reserve Rate Impact on India: Federal Reserve rate hike is set to intensify pressure on India’s rupee, bond yields, inflation and m...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Don’t mistake record highs for a broad rally: Why mid- and smallcaps are becoming increasingly selective, says N. ArunaGiriWith smallcaps also trading at significantly higher valuations than in previous cycles, the key question for investors is whether the curre...
Indian diaspora deposits boost capital account to $33.5 billion surplus in July, RBI data showsOverseas deposits from the Indian diaspora significantly boosted the country's capital account surplus. This inflow helped offset the overa...
India’s current account deficit more than doubles to $7 billion in July as trade gap expandsIndia's current account deficit grew to seven billion dollars in July. This widening gap occurred as merchandise imports outpaced exports s...
India has shown ‘quite a lot of resilience’ to oil price shock, says IMF as it welcomes stronger statistical frameworkAcknowledging India's strength in weathering increased energy prices, the International Monetary Fund has praised the country's economic st...
Commodity Talk | Gold isn't the only story: Why copper, energy and other commodities are gaining portfolio relevance, says Dr. Joseph ThomasGold remains the traditional hedge against inflation and uncertainty, but the opportunity set is becoming much broader. Copper, for instanc...
RBI uses currency swaps to cut $115 billion cash surplusIndia's central bank is draining excess cash from banks using currency swaps. This action follows record high funds in the financial system...
India bonds inch up as traders assess RBI liquidity stepsIndian government bonds climbed on Tuesday as investor sentiment shifted, responding favorably to the Reserve Bank of India's recent tempor...
$127 billion deposits raise new rupee risk as banks face future FX interest billsWith over $127 billion raised in overseas FX deposits since June, Indian banks are now confronting a risky situation regarding unhedged fut...
Bumper FCNR(B) inflows may dilute banks' margins but boost earnings by up to Rs 11,000 crore: JefferiesThe FCNR(B) scheme’s $127 billion inflows should boost banking sector earnings by Rs 10,000–11,000 crore annually, despite potential near-t...
India's balance of payments likely to post $60-65 bn surplus in FY27 despite wider CAD: HDFC BankIndia’s balance of payments (BoP) is likely to post a $60-65 billion surplus in FY27, despite a widening current account deficit, HDFC Bank...
D-Street set for a strong opening as GIFT Nifty signals firm startDomestic equities closed mixed as the Nifty saw a slight decline. Elevated crude oil prices are keeping investor sentiment cautious in the ...
FCNR flows to complicate liquidity management, lead RBI to deploy more tools: EconomistsHigher FCNR(B) inflows are complicating the Reserve Bank's liquidity management. The banking system currently holds excess liquidity at a f...
India bonds pare gains as oil spike tames FCNR boostEarly Thursday trading saw Indian government bonds lose their initial gains as stronger dollar inflows were overshadowed by soaring oil pri...
Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 94.59 against US dollarThursday marked the fifth consecutive day of appreciation for the Indian rupee, which increased by fourteen paise, closing at 94.59 against...
New GDP series captures structural changes in economy, reflects global best practices: N K SinghN K Singh supports new GDP data reflecting India's economic structural changes. He also noted the sovereign rating upgrade after thirty-eig...
Explained: What $127 billion FCNR(B) inflows mean for ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, other bank stocksClosing the FCNR(B) scheme has led to a noteworthy increase in dollar inflows, which has positively impacted foreign exchange reserves. Ind...
India's strong economic momentum continues despite global uncertainties, says Chief Economic AdviserIndia's economy shows strong near-term momentum, driven by domestic factors and exports. The Reserve Bank of India's deposit mobilisation o...
India’s current account deficit widens to $4.2 billion in Q1 FY27India's current account deficit reached $4.2 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year. This widening was primarily driven by a highe...