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Central bank turns piper to draw in foreign capital; leaves repo rate at 5.25, keeps stance neutralThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to boost foreign currency inflows, including incentives for external commercial borrowing...- RBI likely to keep status quo on policy rate as threats loomA majority of economists polled by ET predict the Reserve Bank of India will hold its policy rate steady at the upcoming June meeting. This...
- Fuel price hikes may push inflation towards 5%, RBI likely to stay cautious: EconomistsRetail inflation may reach 5 percent by June due to fuel price increases and higher gold and silver import duties. Economists believe the R...
- ET Graphics: BoP stability tested by outflows & Rupee fallIndia's external accounts are under strain. The current account deficit is widening, and capital may flow out. The rupee has weakened signi...
- Fuel price hike may push inflation up by 20 bps, say expertsFuel prices have risen, potentially pushing retail inflation up by 0.15 to 0.20 percentage points. Experts warn this could lead to wider pr...
- India underperforms Asian rivals amid earnings and valuation strainIndian stocks are facing losses while other economies see gains. This is due to a global AI investment frenzy benefiting chip makers like S...
- India industrial output at 4.1%, hit by Iran warIndia's industrial output grew 4.1% in March, a five-month low. This slowdown was influenced by weaker electricity and manufacturing sector...
- Industrial growth dips to five-month low of 4.1% in MarchIndia’s industrial output growth slowed to a five-month low of 4.1% in March from 5.1% in February, weighed down by weaker manufacturing an...
- RBI MPC Meeting: India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stressRBI MPC Meeting Outlook: India's central bank is poised to hold interest rates steady amid escalating global tensions. Policymakers are exp...
- Wholesale inflation hits 8-month high of 0.8% in DecemberWholesale prices have exited deflation. Inflation reached an eight-month high of 0.83% in December. This shift was driven by stable food pr...
- GDP growth in Q1 projected at 6.7% on strong govt capex, rural demandIndia's economic growth is projected at 6.7% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Strong government spending, rising rural demand, and...
- Barclays projects 7.2% growth in Q4 for India amid tax surge and improvement in agriculture sectorBarclays projects India's Q4 FY25 GDP growth at 7.2%, driven by net indirect tax growth and improved agriculture, while Nomura estimates 6....
- Rate transmission uneven despite liquidity comfortDespite improved liquidity and policy rate cuts by the central bank, banks have been slow to reduce lending rates for existing borrowers. M...
- Need to help cos become efficient and reduce costs, says Aastha Gudwani, India chief economist, BarclaysTaking cues from the economic Survey, here is what we think about the likely bent of the Budget - the budget will continue to focus on job ...
- Budget should announce tax cuts for individuals to boost consumption: BarclaysIndia Budget: Barclays suggests the FY26 Budget should announce an effective personal income tax cut to boost consumption and demand while ...
- Rate hikes not fully transmitted, RBI may hold repo in April meetRBI maintains accommodation withdrawal due to incomplete transmission, focusing on inflation targeting and transmission challenges. Gudwani...
- BofA cuts India's growth forecast; sees RBI slashing rates by 75bpsBoFA Securities highlighted that high real lending rates continue to exert a drag on growth.
- Forex burn by RBI has silver lining for bond marketThe RBI has announced 360 billion rupees of bond purchases for October.
- Forex kitty contracts $20 billion in April-JulyGold reserves rose by USD 61.1 million to USD 21.201 billion in the reporting week.
- India to overtake Japan as third largest economy by 2028: BofAMLThree strong growth drivers are expected to help India grow fast. First, falling dependency ratios is expected to raise saving and investme...
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