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Source: Live Mint Amid global economic uncertainty, there are emerging bright spots. Inflation has eased significantly in both the US and India, fueling hopes of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of India, which could boost demand, improve liquidity, and support broader economic growth. India’s retail inflation eased in…
Source: Live Mint 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…
Source: Live Mint Stock market today: Indian stock market slipped into the red again after a one-day relief rally, as investor anxiety returned on concerns that U.S. negotiations with trading partners on reciprocal tariffs would not result in any positive outcomes. The RBI repo rate cut for the second consecutive time didn’t lift investor sentiment,…
Source: Live Mint The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on April 9 delivered a widely-anticipated 25 basis points cut in the repo rate—the second consecutive easing move by the central bank in 2025—bringing the key lending rate down to 6 per cent. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously in favour of the reduction,…
Source: Live Mint Expert view on markets: Sanjay Chawla, CIO – Equity at Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, believes RBI rate cut and government support may ensure a recovery in growth and earnings for FY26 over FY25. In an interview with Mint, Chawla spoke about market triggers, RBI rate cuts, mid and small-cap segments and…
Source: Live Mint Still, market experts said investors would do well to take this single-day bounce with a pinch of salt, as tariff-driven jitters continue to keep volatility on a short fuse. Markets may remain choppy until India has more clarity on the US tariff situation, experts added. Adding to the uncertainty, the Reserve Bank…
Source: Live Mint Stock market today: Indian markets continued their stellar run for the sixth consecutive trading session on Monday, March 24, with Nifty 50 and Sensex surging another 1% each at the day’s highs, building on last week’s strong momentum. Positive domestic macroeconomic factors and easing concerns over valuations, especially in large-cap stocks, have…
Source: Live Mint The US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its policy rate unchanged in the 4.25%-4.50% range, along with its guidance for two rate cuts in 2025, has triggered fresh discussions on how central banks across the globe, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), will respond. The RBI had initiated the repo rate-cut…
Source: Live Mint To meet the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) ambitious goal of 6.5% growth in India’s FY25 gross domestic product (GDP), the economy needs to pick up a significant pace in the March quarter (Q4FY25). But the crucial manufacturing sector is losing impetus, shows the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data—a private survey. The…
Source: Live Mint The RBI recently reduced the repo rate. How does this affect interest rates on vehicle loans? Should I expect my monthly payments to decrease? What factors should I consider before taking a car loan in this scenario? – Name withheld on request With the RBI’s recent repo rate cut, we may expect…
