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US unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs, unemployment rate rises

Nonfarm payrolls decreased 92,000 last month after a strong start to the year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Friday

Karnataka proposes revamping Excise Act providing a shot in the arm to alcohol industry

In addition, tourism in the alcohol sector will be encouraged by allowing distilleries and breweries to conduct tasting sessions and sell products manufactured on their premises to visiting tourists, CM Siddaramaiah said on March 6

OPINION | Desperately Seeking Deposits: India liquidity tight despite RBI rate cuts

Despite RBI rate cuts and liquidity support short-term rates remain high as deposit growth lags credit cash circulation rises and government balances restrict banking liquidity

Can you negotiate your credit card interest rate? Yes, and this is how it actually works

Banks rarely advertise it, but cardholders with the right profile can sometimes get their interest rate cut.

The rupee faces a silent killer – uncertainty

The rupee may not revisit record lows but it may not gain in a market shrouded in uncertainty.

When the repo rate rises, your home loan feels it immediately

That policy move in Mumbai can quietly add years and lakhs to your repayment schedule.

Recent rate cuts have hurt banks more than the last cycle, data indicates

Data analysed from bank’s financial statements from Q4FY20 to the third quarter of FY26 show that NIMs have largely shrunk by an average of 154 basis points (bps) in the current round of rate cuts, as compared to a reduction of 40 bps, on an average, in the previous cycle.

Banking Central | RBI pause is less about inflation and more about trust in the cycle

The message from the central bank is clear — the quality of growth matters as much as the pace

RBI MPC Analysis | Enough of heavy-lifting, let’s wait for results

RBI's commentary indicates we may be headed for a long pause. The question is how will the liquidity management happen from here on

RBI MPC meet: Why did central bank keep repo rate unchanged? Here's what experts say

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept its repo rate unchanged at 5.25% after a cumulative cut of 125 basis points since February 2025.

Indian bond yields up 6 bps after RBI policy decision  

The RBI raised inflation estimates for Q1 FY27 to 4% from 3.9%and Q2 was revised to 4.2%

Steady repo rate to aid housing demand, affordable segment awaits boost

The policy pause will support consumer sentiment, give predictability to developers and ensure housing demand sustains momentum into 2026, experts say

RBI revises FY26 growth forecast upwards to 7.4%, holds rate steady

The RBI's monetary policy committee, as expected, held the repo rate steady at 5.25%

RBI Policy Highlights: MPC holds repo rate steady at 5.25%, stance ‘neutral’; growth raised, inflation benign

RBI Monetary Policy Feb 2026 Highlights: The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, with the MPC unanimously retaining a neutral stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation remains benign, growth momentum strong, and liquidity in surplus.

Bond yield falls to 6.659% ahead of RBI policy decision

The benchmark 10-year bond yield fell for the third straight session, with traders looking forward to the first policy review of 2026

Rupee opens 23 paise higher against dollar at 90.23, RBI policy decision awaited

The central bank is unlikely to cut rates and is expected to stick to 'neutral' stance, a Moneycontrol poll found

That home loan rate you chose years ago? It could be costing you more than you think

A small difference in interest rate doesn’t feel like much at first, but over 20 years it can quietly add up to lakhs.

RBI conducts second 90-day VRR auction of the day, Rs 2 lakh crore on offer

Currently, the liquidity in the banking system is in surplus of Rs 82,967.95 crore

US Fed holds rates steady even as Trump pressure puts independence in focus

The central bank signaled a cautious approach following its last December gathering, with Powell noting officials were "well positioned to wait" and observe economic developments.

Budget 2026 may decide the speed of RBI’s next rate cuts

After a 125-basis-point easing cycle and a benign global backdrop, fiscal credibility and borrowing discipline could shape monetary policy flexibility

MC-Deloitte CXO Survey: 43.46% respondents expect RBI to cut rates by 25 bps in next 6 months

According to the survey, close to 30 percent respondents think that the central bank will hold rates

MC-Deloitte CXO Survey: 47.85% somewhat confident RBI can hold inflation at 4% medium-term target

According to the survey, 46.7 percent are somewhat confident, while 15.6 percent are very confident on the central bank controlling inflation at 4 percent.

Deposit rate repricing largely completed, more transmission expected in Q4: PNB MD

We are aiming the 60:40 ratio in FY26-27. Most likely, this will materialise by Q3 or Q4 of that year, as building a high-quality RAM book takes time, Chandra tells Moneycontrol in an interview

Tariffed and Tokyoed: The Indian rupee's perfect storm

India’s GDP growth is expected to be healthy in FY27 but the rupee may not reflect it

Blistering metals rally sends gold, silver, copper to records

Frenzied buying in China across multiple metals has stoked the recent moves while investors have been seeking safe havens amid geopolitical flashpoints