Hawkish MPC, West Asia conflict cloud rupee, bond yield outlookIn light of the hawkish monetary policy minutes and the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the outlook for the rupee and bond yields appears un...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
IIFCL raises $200 million via 2 ECB transactionsIIFCL plans to raise around $1 billion through long-term ECBs, with tenors of up to 15 years, under the MIGA Guarantee Facility, in multipl...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Bonds aren’t boring: Where Devang Shah sees the best fixed-income opportunitiesAt the same time, the RBI remains watchful of risks from geopolitics, crude oil prices and global monetary policy developments.
22 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
India bond yields hit two-month high as rate hike fears intensifyIndia’s 10-year benchmark bond yield climbed to a two-month high of 6.88% before closing at 6.85%, posting its biggest weekly rise this fis...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Expensive living? Inflation hits coriander to cars in IndiaConsumer goods companies are increasing prices and reducing pack sizes. Automobile manufacturers and tyre companies also announced signific...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Investors dump India bonds after hawkish RBI minutesDomestic bonds experienced mounting pressure after the Reserve Bank of India's recent policy minutes conveyed a hawkish tone. The escalatio...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
RBI's early FCNR(B) deposit scheme closure 'data-driven' or a policy U-turn? Governor Malhotra explainsRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra defended the FCNR(B) deposit scheme's early closure. He stated the decision was data-driven and a prudent cali...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | How to invest ₹1 crore in bonds for 3 years: Vineet Agarwal’s playbookFor investors with a three-year horizon, the focus now shifts from chasing capital gains to earning steady carry while managing credit, liq...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Multi-cap funds offer equity-like returns with lower drawdownsMulti-cap funds provide equity-like returns with reduced volatility and drawdowns. These funds delivered strong annualised returns over a t...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
RBI MPC puts Q3 rate hike in play if inflation risks show up bigIndian monetary policy makers may tighten rates in the third quarter if inflation risks materialize. Higher food and fuel prices could lead...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags inflation risks; says rate recalibration needs greater clarity, MPC Minutes showRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said greater clarity on the inflation trajectory is needed before any recalibration of the policy rate, as the...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have ₹1 crore for 3 years? Puneet Pal’s fixed-income playbookRather than locking into long-duration bonds at current yields, Puneet Pal, Head – Fixed Income at PGIM India Mutual Fund, believes investo...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Dhawal Dalal’s fixed-income playbook: Stagger bond bets, favour AAA debtWhile the near-term rate outlook remains uncertain amid global inflation and energy price risks, the fixed-income landscape continues to of...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
RBI may stay nimble on rates as growth is seen slowing to 6.6%: ReportCrisil reports India's growth may slow to 6.6 percent this fiscal year. Foreign portfolio investor inflows improved significantly in July, ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Rupee logs weekly decline, with RBI intervention curbing lossesThe Indian rupee faced a challenging week, depreciating against the dollar amidst mounting tensions from the Middle East conflict. Despite ...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
When will government issue plastic currency notes? Minister reveals this in ParliamentThe circulation of plastic currency notes is set to begin in the next financial year, as confirmed by the Reserve Bank of India's governor ...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: Repo rate decision, inflation outlook & GDP forecast; key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's speechRBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate steady at 5.25 percent, reflecting a ca...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST