We expect deposit rates to moderate post rate cut: RBI

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, and Deputy Governors Poonam Gupta, T Rabi Sankar, Swaminathan J, and S C Murmu on Friday addressed issues during the post-policy media interaction. Photograph: Hemanshi Kamani/Reuters Is there more room for the

US Fed decision, FIIs trading activity to drive markets this week

The US Fed’s interest rate decision will be the major factor dictating trends in the domestic equity market this week, with global movements and foreign investor activity also influencing sentiment, according to analysts. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Stock markets ended the

Supreme Petrochem shuts Chennai unit temporarily after flooding hits the plant

Supreme Petrochem Ltd has temporarily halted operations at its Manali, Chennai manufacturing unit after heavy rains and water discharged from nearby reservoirs caused flooding inside the facility, the company said in an exchange filing on December 5. According to the

Investors to Double Down on Frontier Markets After Banner Year

(Bloomberg) — Frontier markets will likely extend their impressive rally into next year, thanks to investor optimism about economic recovery and reduced risks of sovereign defaults. Asia Frontier Capital Ltd., a Hong Kong-based fund manager focused on the region’s high-growth

FPIs withdraw Rs 11,820 cr in first week of Dec

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 11,820 crore ($1.3 billion) from Indian equities in the first week of this month, primarily driven by the sharp depreciation of the rupee. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh This sharp withdrawal follows a net outflow of

Fino 1st payments bank to get RBI nod to turn SFB

Fino Payments Bank (Fino) has become the first such entity to get an in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a small finance bank (SFB). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The transition will allow Fino to accept

Stock markets likely to stay range-bound

Rate cut a response to economic data; US tariffs still weigh: Analysts Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday delivered a 25 basis point (bps) repo rate cut analysts expected, driven by the strong 8.2 per

Debadatta Chand: ‘BoB Is Well Placed To Manage Shift To ECL’

‘Bank has a robust capital adequacy base. Along with balance sheet preparation, the bank is focusing on strengthening risk management for the new regime.’ State-run lender Bank of Baroda will be making floating provision in the run up to transitioning

Exclusive: Advent’s $1 billion deal talks for Whirlpool India stake collapse, sources say

Global private equity firm Advent International’s talks to acquire US giant Whirlpool’s India unit for up to $1 billion have collapsed due to disagreements over valuation, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Advent had emerged as the frontrunner

Expert view: How to become crorepati in 10 years? How to make an ideal portfolio? Explained

Expert view: Simple questions do not always have simple answers. Consider, for instance, the question: How can one make ₹1 crore in 10 years through investments? For common investors, the idea of reaching ₹1 crore is a holy grail. The