The consumer price index (CPI), which measures retail inflation in India, decreased from 3.61% in February to 3.34% in March, a five-year-seven-month low, as food costs significantly decreased. Analysts believe that this will allow the RBI to stimulate growth by reducing interest rates by at least 50 basis points in FY26. In the face of…
Wednesday saw a strong recovery in equity indexes, with late-session buying in financial companies helping the Sensex rise more than 300 points and the Nifty close above 23,400. The volatile session saw the Sensex rise 309.40 points to close at a two-week high of 77,044.29. On its way to 23,437.20, the NSE Nifty gained 108.65…
When domestic markets reopen after a holiday on Friday, equity indices are expected to open higher due to strong global indications following Trump’s decision to halt tariffs on all countries except China for 90 days. After ending Wednesday afternoon at 22,487, Gift Nifty Futures is up 810 points to 23,299.5. Trump has not completely reversed…
On April 9, the Indian financial markets ended the day on a depressing note as the bells sounded to signal the end of the trading session. Investors saw a widespread sell-off as benchmark indexes declined, with major industries like IT, real estate, and PSU Banks leading the way. The Nifty concluded the day at 22,399.15,…
In light of strong agricultural output and declining crude prices, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced its inflation forecast for FY26 on Wednesday from 4.2% to 4% from 4.2% in February. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) examined the state of the economy during its policy meeting and identified a significant improvement in food…
On Monday, the rupee saw its biggest one-day drop since January 12, plunging 61 paise, or 0.71%, to settle at 85.8425 versus the dollar. The decline occurred when US President Donald Trump’s expansive tariff proposals rocked the world’s financial markets, sending Asian stocks and currencies down. The rupee is affected by a growing trade war…
The RBI reported on Friday that the nation’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 4.529 billion to USD 658.8 billion in the week ending March 21. The total reserves rose by USD 305 million to USD 654.271 billion over the previous reporting week. The kitty, which has been on a downward trajectory lately due to…
The much-needed support was given by robust domestic inflows, which caused the rupee to climb 12 paise to 85.86 against the US dollar in early trading on Monday. But, according to currency dealers, the local unit still faces difficulties due to hidden risks, which might range from crude oil prices to supply shortages. The rupee…
Stable oil prices, a decline in the dollar index, central bank liquidity support, and probable forex market interventions are just a few of the factors that have caused the Indian Rupee to rise more than 1% this week, continuing its winning streak into its eighth session and ending its best weekly performance in two years….
On March 24, the RBI will unveil plans for a new liquidity increase, focusing on the banking industry and the rupee. Later this month, the RBI plans to hold a USD 10 billion/INR buy/sell swap auction to provide liquidity to the banking system. The RBI said in a news release that the swap auction for…
