Run-up to RBI monetary policy review: Expect another hawkish pause

The surge in the headline CPI inflation has expectedly proved to be transient. The print had cooled off to 6.8 per cent in August 2023 from the 15-month high of 7.4 per cent in July. Photograph:......

Banking liquidity deficit highest in over 3 years

The banking system neared Rs 1.47 trillion of liquidity deficit on Monday, the highest since January 29, 2020, when the banking system liquidity deficit went up to Rs 3 trillion. Illustration:......

25-bp deposit rate hike likely this festival season

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) decision to withdraw the incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) is expected to benefit banks during the festival season. Illustration: Uttam......

Can RBI Win The War On Inflation?

'There are occasions when the prices of individual items like food raise inflation; then supply-side measures must be taken.''But if there is continued inflation, it means liquidity is aggravating......