SBI Research, IDFC First expect rate hike in October as crude prices climb: Higher oil prices & inflation raise likelihood of policy tighteningEconomists are gearing up for a potential rate hike from the central bank as soon as October, driven by escalating crude oil prices and ong...
India's retail inflation quickens to 4.8% in August from 4.45% in July as food prices exert pressureIndia's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.45% in July. Food prices and jewellery significantly contributed to this recen...
RBI should hike rate by 25 bps in October to counter external shocks: ReportAn SBI research report recommends the Reserve Bank of India raise interest rates. The central bank should implement a 25 basis point hike n...
RBI has enough tools to absorb liquidity surge, 'nothing off table': Governor MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India possesses tools to manage banking liquidity from deposit inflows. Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated a readiness ...
India bonds muted after tepid response for RBI's cash-drain operationIndian government bonds hit a pause on Monday following a technical setback that disrupted cash withdrawal capabilities. To counteract a li...
Short-term rates ease as banks see surge in dollar depositsLarge banks secured significant dollar deposits, easing short-term borrowing costs for smaller institutions. This influx of funds has boost...
- RBI rate hike risk rises: Bandhan AMC’s Suyash Choudhary dials back duration in bond portfolios
Bandhan AMC has reduced duration across several bond funds as RBI rate hike risks rise following the latest MPC minutes. CIO Suyash Choudha...
NRI deposit inflows dip 23%; FCNR draws 124% moreNon-resident Indian deposits saw a significant year-on-year decrease in the first quarter. However, overall outstanding NRI deposits experi...
RBI warns food, fuel costs could reignite broader inflationMost high-frequency indicators showed sustained manufacturing and services activity in July. Merchandise exports and imports experienced do...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have money in FDs? Why retail investors should consider 7-7.25% bond yields: Amit SomaniHe believes the current environment offers an opportunity to lock in yields rather than wait for a marginal rise in rates, while investors ...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...