Millions of small savers and PPF account holders will earn less on their post office savings schemes, with the government deciding to reduce interest rates on them marginally by 0.10 per cent.
Indian companies are increasingly opting for demergers, with 29 deals valued at over $40 billion in 2025 alone, marking a 10-year high, as promoters and boards recognise that markets favour focused businesses over complex conglomerates.
He feels that RBI could be waiting for a period or an opportune movement when there could be sustained reduction.
Young batter Sai Sudharsan discusses his emotional connection with Chennai Super Kings, evolving into a dependable IPL batter, and his approach to the game.
Many fear that in practice if banks make their customers pay to hold their money, it might lead to a situation where consumers hold on to cash.
Expressing dissatisfaction over the RBI decision to keep interest rates unchanged, India Inc today said rate cuts were needed to make the industry invest more and drive economic growth.
Banks see interest rates staying at the current elevated levels for now.
The government on Tuesday said it is not in favour of regulating interest rates charged by micro-finance institutions but emphasised that there should be transparency in amount they charge from the borrowers.
Ahead of Reserve Bank of India's 's slack season Credit and Monetary Policy, Life Insurance Corporation, one of the biggest players in the financial sector
The Reserve Bank of India fears that rising current account deficit in the United States could adversely impact interest rates and inflation globally and India could not be an exception.
State Bank of India chairman A K Purwar said on Friday that interest rates will remain stable in the short term despite rising inflation, and may not remain soft in the medium and long term.
Indian cement manufacturers, despite a stable Q4FY26, are bracing for significant profitability pressures from Q1FY27 onwards due to escalating input costs, primarily driven by the West Asia conflict's impact on coal and petcoke prices.
While bankers and experts expect the lending rate to fall by about one percentage point in the near-term, the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council has strongly pitched for rate cut by the RBI in its monetary policy review later in the month.
The interest rates for lending as well as on deposits should be brought down further to reduce the cost of funds for industry and consumers in the country, Union Minister of State for Finance Anandrao Adsul said on Saturday.
Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism, Jawaharlal Nehru helped ensure that parliamentary democracy took deep root in independent India. Utkarsh Mishra evaluates Nehru's 17 years as India's first prime minister, examining his role in nation-building, democratic institution-building, economic planning, scientific advancement and foreign policy.
The CPI and WPI data for December 2013 holds the key for the third-quarter monetary policy review to be announced later this month.
Amul and Mother Dairy, India's largest dairy product retailers, have increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre, marking the second such hike in 13 months. This move is expected to intensify inflationary pressures, already fuelled by global conflicts, and will impact household budgets across the country.
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said the government is confident about managing inflationary pressures despite rising crude oil prices.
State Bank of India and ICICI Bank, two of India's largest banks, on Tuesday said that there would be no immediate hike in interest rates due to the Reserve Bank of India's decision to increase the cash reserve ratio in banks to curb inflation.
High inflationary expectations may lead to higher interest rates by end-FY10.
Investors need to gear up for a possible rise in interest rates (at least in the short-term) and consequently investment decisions have to keep this aspect in mind.
The steady increase in Indian interest rates is making bank deposits a popular investment option among the Gulf-based Non-Resident Indians.\n\n
US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'a Great One', while Russia hailed him as the 'doyen of all Indian prime ministers' as world leaders congratulated him on becoming India's longest continuously serving elected representative at the top post.
Several IPL captains are under pressure after their teams' disappointing performances this season. Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rishabh Pant face uncertainty as their franchises evaluate leadership roles and team strategies for future seasons.
To find out how and why changes in interest rates impact fixed income investments, read on . . .
Borrowers, especially those eyeing housing loans in coming months, may not have to worry much as bankers ruled out an immediate hike in interest rates.
How should you, as a consumer, be prepared for a rate cut, if any? Read on to find out more.
'When I look at India's relative valuations, these are by far the lowest I have seen in my 35-year career.' 'The relative 12-month trailing performance is among the weakest I have seen, and foreign investor positioning is at a 16-17 year low.'
Tata Motors' MD and CEO, Girish Wagh, has identified rising diesel prices as the most significant threat to India's commercial vehicle (CV) industry recovery, despite the sector recently surpassing its pre-FY19 wholesale peak. Diesel costs account for 25-50% of a truck operator's total cost of ownership, making any increase a critical concern for fleet economics.
Stock markets closed higher on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged as expected and proposed allowing banks to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with certain prudential safeguards to deepen the financing pool for the real estate sector.
He said money supply is under pressure, but interest rates will remain stable in immediate future.
ABN Amro may hike interest rates by 25-40 basis points by middle of 2006 and 50-70 basis points by the end of the year.
There is nothing wrong with government and RBI having conflicting opinions.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is crunching its numbers under pressure for sustaining a 9.5 per cent interest rate in the current financial year.
Finance Minister Jaswant Singh on Tuesday launched the trading of Interest Rate Futures in stock exchanges, which would enable banks, insurance companies and provident funds to hedge risks on interest rate fluctuations.
Lucknow Super Giants face a crucial rebuilding phase after finishing last in IPL 2026 and Rishabh Pant stepping down as captain. From auction strategy and potential Hardik Pandya interest to coaching changes and retention plans, here's what lies ahead for LSG before IPL 2027.
The RBI is scheduled to review its short-term lending rates on Tuesday, amidst apprehensions that it may not go in for interest rate cut even as the pause on the hikes may continue.
