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Why August CPI inflation jump could be a false alarm for MPC
Headline CPI edges up to 2.07% after 10 straight months of decline, but GST relief and food deflation argue for further easing
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Chart of the Day | How lower indirect taxes could ease pressure on inflation
With recent GST reforms easing inflationary pressures and fiscal deficit projections intact, Mint Road gains more policy space while staying firmly data dependent.
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How RBI's proposed principles-based framework can be a gamechanger for Indian fintechs
It's high time RBI empowered innovation without getting into micromanagement
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Households are finally betting on equities — and that’s a good thing
The shift of savings from deposits to equity mutual funds is reshaping India’s financial landscape. It is a welcome move, but one that demands strong regulatory guardrails.
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Chart of the Day | What do the latest data show on trends in personal loan growth?
While industry and services credit remain steady, the sharp deceleration in personal loans points to cooling household demand.
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Why the Q1 growth surprise gives more room for India’s MPC
A stronger-than-expected GDP print gives the Monetary Policy Committee breathing space
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Why the 4% inflation target must stay
India has earned hard-won credibility on price stability. Raising or diluting the target now would throw it all away.
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Chart of the Day | How did gold loan NBFCs do in Q1 FY26?
Numbers show a mixed trend even as overall loan growth remained robust
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RBI's AI Push: A goldmine for investors, but not without risks
Savvy investors must weigh the lucrative opportunities against unchecked risks in AI
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Chart of the Day | Indian NBFCs are in a good spot now
Falling funding costs and equity infusions bolster credit profiles of non-bank lenders.
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AU Small Finance Bank’s leap to universal banking: A game-changer indeed, but what’s next?
Jaipur-based lender’s transition marks a historic shift, but challenges loom large
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Chart of the Day | Inflation’s dual dance: RBI’s MPC faces a tightrope walk
CPI eases to 2.1 per cent, but core inflation at 4.72 per cent keeps the Reserve Bank cautious ahead of its policy call
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RBI’s MPC Meet: Will caution trump growth concerns?
As the Monetary Policy Committee meet starts on August 4, India awaits cues on whether the RBI will hold steady or surprise with a rate cut amid global trade tensions
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Fed’s hard line may force the RBI to keep purse wide open
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) can’t afford to sit on the fence—it’s time for bold monetary stimulus to support growth.
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Why Trump’s tariff bomb could deal a blow to the Rupee
US imposes 25 per cent tariffs and penalties on India, rattling economic ties and the rupee’s fragile stability
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Chart of the Day | India’s digital payments are surging, so are the risks
As India’s digital payments soar to new heights, the journey to a cashless economy faces critical tests in security, inclusion, and regulation.
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UPI’s free ride for all nearing its end?
As RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra signals the end of free UPI transactions, the move could reshape India’s fintech revolution, balancing innovation with sustainability
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Chart of the Day | Insurance industry hits the brakes as motor, health segments lose steam
The general insurance sector’s modest 9% growth in Q1FY26 suggests deeper cracks—weak auto sales, regulatory hurdles and cutthroat pricing are putting the brakes on an industry that once promised double-digit expansion.
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CreditAccess Grameen’s Q1 FY26 shows sector’s weak spots
An 84.9 per cent profit drop signals big risks for microfinance, even as growth looks strong.
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Private banks’ Q1 FY26 numbers reflect caution, restraint
Prudence is the sharpest tool in this uncertain terrain, and banks choosing caution over reckless growth are likely to emerge stronger when the skies clear
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Chart of the Day | How food inflation has influenced headline CPI so far this year
With food inflation turning negative, India’s CPI hits a six-year low, but can this trend hold?
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June inflation plunge sets stage for August MPC dilemma
With CPI inflation continuing to fall, the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee faces a tough call: hold rates or continue pushing for growth?
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Chart of the Day | What's behind the sharp surge in securitisation volumes in Q4?
NBFCs drive securitisation to Rs 49,000 crore but microfinance and smaller players falter
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Can a flood of liquidity trigger another round of high inflation?
In theory, this could fuel demand-pull inflation, as more money chases goods and services. The RBI, however, is playing a cautious game.
