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RBI Policy Preview: MPC's decision on interest rates hangs by a fine thread

RBI Monetary Policy: With the Union Budget for FY-2026 behind us, the focus now shifts to the next big event on the horizon - the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) final meeting for FY-2025 on Feb 7

RBI's bond holdings to be treated at par with mkt, no swap for longer debt

The government aims to conduct a switch target of 2.50 trillion rupees in the next financial year, but there is no specific amount earmarked for buybacks

Markets Today: GIFT Nifty; Trump tariffs; Nikkei; Mfg PMI; Budget 2025; RBI

At 6:50 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 173 points lower at 23,382, indicating a potential gap-down start for the markets

Best of BS Opinion: Union Budget 2025 aims to clear multiple hurdles

From nuclear power generation to agri reforms, from a noisy middle class to central bank's moves on interest rates, the government must jump over many obstacles to achieve its objectives

RBI interest rate, Q3 earnings, global trends to drive markets: Analysts

RBI's interest rate decision, quarterly earnings and global cues would be the major driving factors for equity markets this week, analysts said adding that the impact of the Union Budget could linger on this week. Trading activity of foreign investors will also be a key driver for the markets, experts noted. "US and India's manufacturing PMI for January to be released on Monday, will be the key macro data to watch out for. Investors will closely study the fine prints of the Budget policies and market focus will shift back to the corporate earnings/outlook and RBI's interest rate decision to be announced on Friday," Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, said. From the earnings calendar, Asian Paints, PC Jeweller, Tata Power, Titan, Apollo Tyres, Bharti Airtel, ITC,F, SBI, LIC, M&M and NHPC would announce their earnings this week. Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said, "Will the RBI soften its stance ...

RBI to conduct daily VRR auctions from Friday to infuse liquidity

Move to ease liquidity concerns; set to begin with Rs 50,000 crore

Macquarie likes pvt banks over PSBs as FY26 may be the 'year of stability'

HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank share price target: Macquarie raises share target price of HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, cut IndusInd Bank share price target

Best of BS Opinion: How much change and continuity can we expect this year?

The best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today, curated for you

High employee attrition of 25% in private banks pose operational risk: RBI

Employee attrition in private sector banks has witnessed an increase to about 25 per cent and this high turnover rate poses significant operational risk, according to the latest Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2023-24. Employee attrition rates are high across select private sector banks and small finance banks (SFBs), the report, which was released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said. The total number of employees of private banks surpassed that of public sector banks (PSBs) during 2023-24, but their attrition has increased sharply over the last three years, with average attrition rate of around 25 per cent, it said. "High attrition and employee turnover rate pose significant operational risks, including disruption in customer services, besides leading to loss of institutional knowledge and increased recruitment costs. In various interactions with banks, the Reserve Bank has stressed that reducing attrition is not just a human resource function but a strategic .

Change of guard at RBI: The early repo rate moves that set the tone

While there is speculation about what Malhotra's first move will be amid slowing growth and elevated inflation, let's take a look at the rate actions of the previous four RBI governors

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty snap 5-day winning run post RBI policy; Auto shares gain

Markets Highlights: Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks indices on Friday after the RBI left key rates unchanged and announced a 50 bps cut in CRR, while lowering its GDP forecast

RBI MPC Updates: Shaktikanta Das headlines inflation, says no room for knee-jerk reactions

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Dec 2024 Updates: Catch all the updates here

RBI keeps repo rate steady: What it means for you?

No room for knee-jerk reaction on growth forecast, RBI action: Guv Das

RBI Monetary Policy Committee answers queries on growth forecasts, liquidity, cash demand, and CRR adjustment

What does RBI's policy decision mean for the markets? Experts weigh

RBI maintains the status quo on repo rate but cuts CRR by 50 bps what does it mean for the markets? Experts decode

RBI Monetary Policy meet: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged | RBI MPC meet 2024

RBI slashes Cash Reserve Ratio to 4%: What it means for banks and you

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said that the CRR reduction will release Rs 1.16 trillion into the banking system, providing additional liquidity and enable banks to extend more loans

RBI holds repo rate: No relief for home loan borrowers amid inflation surge

"A steady rate ensures consistent repayment terms, which increases the confidence of homebuyers," said Manju Yagnik, vice chairperson of Nahar Group and senior vice president of NAREDCO Maharashtra

Repo rate unchanged: A look at car loan interest rates of various banks

Interest rates likely to stay the same for now, but lenders may still adjust terms based on their considerations

RBI MPC: Inflation remains a key concern, Das expects relief in Q4 FY25

The RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das in his MPC announcement said that factors like frequent weather disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and financial market volatility pose significant risks to inflation