The Indian stock market logged a second consecutive week of consolidation, but also a third straight monthly gain, supported by steady institutional inflows and earnings momentum despite geopolitical and trade concerns. Next, investors will monitor key market triggers in the first week of the new month. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting by the Reserve Bank…
New Delhi [India], : The Indian bond market is showing signs of strength, driven by easing inflation and expectations of more interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of India , says a report by Jefferies. The report highlighted that this environment is creating an attractive setup for domestic bonds, particularly for long-term investors in…
Mumbai, May 29 (PTI) The value of gold (including gold deposit) held as asset of Reserve Bank increased by 57.12 per cent to ₹4,31,624.8 crore as on March 31, 2025, mainly on account of addition of 54.13 metric tonnes of precious metal and increase in its prices. The value of gold held as asset of…
MUMBAI, May 26 (Reuters) – Indian government bond prices rose on Monday, recovering from an early fall caused by a lower-than-expected central bank surplus transfer, as bets of further monetary policy easing boosted demand. The yield on the new benchmark 10-year bond ended at 6.2046%, compared with the previous close of 6.2107%. The 2034 bond…
Look, folks, we’re seeing some exciting things in India. Corporate activity is slowing down, but not great, except in utilities, which are doing well. The government’s been steady and very strong, considering the tough neighbourhood. We all know what’s going on over there — some distraught neighbours, not good! The Indian consumer? Weak. Spending is…
(Bloomberg) — Follow Bloomberg India on WhatsApp for exclusive content and analysis on what billionaires, businesses and markets are doing. Sign up here. Shorter-tenor Indian bonds are leading a rally, with the government borrowing costs dropping to a three-year low at a bill auction on expectations of a bumper dividend payout from the central bank later…
The board of the Reserve Bank of India met Thursday and considered a change to the central bank’s capital structure, a move that could potentially affect how much cash it transfers to the government every year. Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired a meeting of the board, which “reviewed the economic capital framework” of the RBI, the…
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday allowed foreign investors greater freedom to buy Indian corporate bonds, giving them a chance to purchase more short-term paper. The central bank removed short-term investment and concentration limits from its rules governing foreign investments in corporate bonds. This, it said, will provide greater ease of investment…
The Reserve Bank of India’s recent 25 bps repo rate cut, the second time in a row, to 6% marks a clear pivot in its monetary policy stance, as it shifts from neutral to an accommodative posture. The central bank’s focus is now increasingly tilted towards supporting growth amid global uncertainties and a decisively benign…
Mumbai: ICICI Bank expects its net interest margins to come under pressure in the months ahead, as the Reserve Bank of India’s repo rate cuts begin to bite. The private sector lender anticipates further easing from the central bank, a senior executive said on Saturday—offering a cautious outlook even as the bank reported strong earnings. …