Apr 01, 2021 06:47 PM IST

Rate cut U-turn: Election states contribute nearly a fourth of total small savings schemes

West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where high-stakes electoral battles are underway, together contribute 23.9% in gross collections of national small savings, according to latest available data. Assembly elections give small savers a reprieve from interest rate cut.

More states consider reducing stamp duty to boost real estate sales: Housing secretary

The Maharashtra government had in August temporarily reduced stamp duty from 5 percent to 2 percent until December 31, 2020, and to 3 percent from January 1, 2021, until March 31, 2021.

RBI Monetary Policy | Unchanged repo rate to boost demand, say real estate experts

The RBI's decision to hold rates was expected. A steady repo rate will help boost residential uptake and support construction activity, they say

Dovish policy! These 14 rate-sensitive stocks are worth a look post MPC's status quo

Banks & NBFCs are expected to be one of the key beneficiaries of lower interest rates, but experts suggest to remain invested with sector leaders.

RBI Monetary Policy | Central Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 4%; maintains accommodative stance

This was the first time the central bank did not cut repo rate after previous five consecutive cuts since February 2019

Nifty reclaims 10,000; 4 factors that are driving the sentiment

The S&P BSE Sensex rallied more than 600 points, while the Nifty50 jumped nearly 200 points to trade above 10,000-levels in early trade.

Big Story | RBI cuts key policy rate, extends loan moratorium by 3 months

In this edition of Big Story, Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra decodes the RBI presser and explains what it means for you.

RBI rate cut: Invest in longer maturity gilt funds with a 5-10-year horizon

For a horizon of, say, 1-3 years, it is preferable to opt for a short portfolio maturity so that volatility would be lower

Despite RBI and govt intervention, the light is flashing red. What should investors do?

The big will get bigger as marginal competition finds it difficult to survive

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das to hold a press conference at 10 AM today; here's what to expect

In the first two pressers, the RBI governor announced a series of measures to ease liquidity pressure in the banking system and cushion the economy from the COVID-19 shock.

You said it right, Mr Governor! Tough times do not last, but tough people do

Addressing the media via teleconferencing, RBI governor begins his policy statement saying ‘Tough times do not last but tough people do and tough institution’. I think we are in those times right now.

From rate cuts to liquidity measures, RBI goes all guns blazing: 8 key takeaways from RBI policy

“This decision of the rate cut and the advancement of MPC have been warranted by the disruptive force of COVID-19. It is intended to mitigate the negative effects of the virus, to revive growth and to preserve financial stability,” Das said.

Big Story | Federal Reserve cuts rates to zero, restarts QE

Gold price today: Yellow metal recovers 1% post steep fall on US Fed action

MCX Gold prices are expected to be traded in the range of 38500-42400 and silver prices are expected to be traded in the range of 38800-43500 levels.

Govt may cut interest rate on PPF, NSC, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme & Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

The government official sees scope for a 50 bps repo rate cut

EPFO trustees to meet today to fix FY20 interest rate, 8.5% likely

The organisation is reportedly looking to make up for low investment yields

Brace for more currency volatility

While low oil prices and expected portfolio inflows provide support for the rupee, this is all contingent on the coronavirus being contained in both India and abroad

Coronavirus epidemic: rate cuts are not enough

We should have a contingency plan for the corporate and financial sectors in place

EPFO may cut PF interest rates by 15 bps to 8.5% for FY20: Report

Earnings from long-term fixed deposits, bonds and G-Secs fell 50-80 bps over the past year and the retirement fund body may thus find it difficult to keep rates unchanged this fiscal

Monetary Policy: Non-standard steps, a seventies’ feel, and some risks

Sector-specific boost and forbearance, and yield control are not without their share of risks

RBI Policy | Stance to stay accommodative as long as output gap is negative

One more rate cut will depend on how quickly inflation appears to be reverting back towards 4 percent.

RBI policy review | The next rate cut is only a matter of timing

In the April policy, it might have enough reasons to act and then wait some more.

Monetary Policy | All about transmission and credit push?

The RBI is likely to maintain its accommodative stance through FY21 and any space for a rate cut may open up once there is clarity on the monsoons

No rate cut, but a whole lot to boost sentiments

The monetary policy panel didn’t cut rates because it is very concerned about the inflation hydra

Monetary and fiscal policies need to go hand in hand

An accommodative monetary policy with a temporary pause in the rate-cutting cycle is the need of the hour