Interest Rate Cut

Most economists think the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee will lower the bank’s main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.50%, taking it to its lowest level since mid-2023.

RBI does not have to follow what other central banks do, says MPC external member Nagesh Kumar

Going ahead, Kumar said that MPC meeting in February would take stock of how the inflation-growth balance was shaping up between now and then against the backdrop of global trends.

MC30 Fund pick: This debt fund will help you benefit from likely interest rate cuts

Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund is a moderate duration debt fund that invests only in AAA rated papers. With an average maturity of six years, it’s set to capitalise when rates start to fall.

Why banking stocks will continue to struggle even if RBI follows Fed's 50 bps rate cut path

Banking stocks pain is set to continue in the near-term due to trailing margins, sluggish deposit growth, and widening CDR ratio

Don't see big crash despite selective exuberance, take some profits in small caps: Devina Mehra

Mehra feels there are no significant risks to India from the global risks like the Yen carry trade, a possible US recession. Yet, the abundance of domestic liquidity can be no cover for faltering fundamentals

Fed rate hike could only worsen market sell-off, says Macro strategist Jim Bianco

Bianco Research continues to be in the "no-landing" camp, believing that the US Fed will not have to cut rates and rescue the economy from a recession

Inflation fight to Sept rate cuts: Key takeaways from US Fed meeting

Powell's tone was optimistic, contributing to a rally in the stock market. The S&P 500 saw its largest gain since February, while Treasury yields fell and the dollar weakened against other major currencies.

Fed hints at September rate cut; How will Indian markets react?

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hints at a potential rate cut in September, sparking expectation of positive impact on Indian equity markets and emerging market investments.

Big tech shares lose lustre as US market rocked by violent rotation

Small-cap stocks surge in expectation they will benefit disproportionately from a Fed interest rate cut

Interest rate cut likely by December 2023: Morgan Stanley

The headline CPI print for March was in line with expectations but Morgan Stanley expects inflation to decelerate more decisively in the June quarter

Turkey's currency is crashing. What's the impact?

Turkey's Central Bank has cut borrowing cost despite surging consumer prices. The unconventional monetary policy has spooked foreign investors, who are dumping Turkish assets.

Will the SBI rate cut push property sales in 2020?

A loan of Rs 40 lakh for 20 years at a rate of 8.45% accrues an interest payable of Rs 43 lakh. A 25 basis points reduction brings down the interest payable to Rs 41.5 lakh. This means savings of Rs 1.5 lakh.

Rate cuts may indicate more sops for home buyers in Budget 2017

There has not been any precedence of major interest rate cuts, ahead of the union budget‘s presentation. On the contrary, major financial policy decisions are put on hold or deferred, ahead of the budget. &#82

More banks cut rates by up to 0.9%

In a move that will help bring down the cost of home, auto and other loans linked to the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR), more banks slashed their benchmark lending rates on &#82

RBI governor Urjit Patel's maiden policy: Will he or won't he?

New RBI governor Urjit Patel will present his first monetary policy review on Tuesday. The jury is still out on whether the newly formed six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) will advise an interest rate cut. We take a look at the key factors that will likely guide the panel.

Why Guv Patel may have little room for two rate cuts

The August inflation number clearly gives the new governor space to open his account on a friendly note with an interest rate cut. The more tricky part to guess is whether the governor will resist the pressure to cut again in the December 6 policy.

Sitharaman plumps for 200 bps rate cut by RBI

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today pitched for as much as 200 basis points, that is 2 per cent, interest rate cut by RBI to help the cash-starved MSME sector.

RBI monetary policy: How it impacts your finances

Rate cut by RBI has long lasting impact on both your loans and investments. It is the time to realign your money matters to make the most of falling interest rates.

BLOG: RBI policy focused on transmission, say economists

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is meeting for its bi-monthly monetary policy review for the first time this fiscal. Catch live updates here.

Market may see minor correction if RBI cuts 25 bps: Udayan

A 25 basis point cut has been priced in by markets, and may even send the Nifty into a minor correction towards the lower end of its emerging 7,500-7,800 range, says Udayan Mukherjee, Consulting Editor of CNBC-TV18.

Fed likely to pause; India stands out amongst EMs: UBS

The tone of the Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen last week indicated the US central bank is likely to 'let the economy run for a while' and a rate hike is likely only later this year, says Geoffrey Dennis of UBS.

Economist's RBI call: A 25 bps cut in April; data-based thereon

IDFC Bank Chief Economist Indranil Pan believes a single rate cut of 25 basis points is coming on April 5 but he is quick to pour cold water on those hoping for more.

RBI to cut rates by 25 bps on Apr 5, 50 bps in FY17: BofA-ML

Reserve Bank is likely to go for a 50 basis points rate cut next fiscal year and out of this 25 bps cut may be affected in the policy review meet next month amid slackening economic recovery, says a report.

Lower borrowing cost in 2016? Banks, not RBI, will be driver

Banks have so far passed on only some part of the RBI's repo rate cut from 2015 but going forward. there is hope.

ECB move won't impact global mkts much: George Hoguet

The central bank, led by Mario Draghi, further announced that it would extend its asset purchase programme until March 2017 and at least till a "sustained upward adjustment in inflation" materialises.