Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a widening gap between credit and deposit growth in the March quarter, as strong loan expansion continued to outpace relatively slower deposit mobilisation, keeping the bank’s credit-deposit ratio elevated.The bank’s gross advances rose around 17 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to nearly Rs 25 lakh crore as of March 31, compared to about Rs 21.4 lakh crore a year ago, according to an exchange filing.On a sequential basis, loan growth remained…
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New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Indian Rupee saw its biggest single-day gain in nearly 13 years on Thursday, closing at 93.10 against the US dollar, as authorities stepped up efforts to curb currency speculation.The sharp rally came after the Reserve Bank of India tightened rules in both domestic and offshore markets.”The move was largely driven by improved risk sentiment following US President Donald Trump’s speech, which hinted at negotiations rather than escalation, triggering a relief rally….
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Gold and silver prices witnessed sharp losses on Monday, tracking declines in global bullion markets amid fading hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and rising inflation concerns.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for June 5 delivery opened 0.27 per cent lower at Rs 1,46,850 per 10 grams, as against the previous close of Rs 1,47,255. The yellow metal declined sharply during the session, falling as much as Rs 3,043, or 2.06 per cent, to hit an intr…
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) A series of major financial and regulatory changes will come into effect across India from April 1, marking the start of the new financial year and bringing significant impact on taxpayers, employees and daily commuters.Among the most notable developments is the rollout of the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which will replace the decades-old Income Tax Act 1961.The new law aims to simplify the tax framework by introducing clearer language and removing complex terminology.One k…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline on Tuesday, even as hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict weighed on safe-haven demand after the US President announced a temporary pause on potential strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (April 2) fell as much as Rs 2,576 or around 2 per cent to hit an intra-day low of Rs 1,36,684 per 10 grams by 10:40 am. The yellow metal was last trading at Rs 1,3…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday over rising global tensions and a sudden spike in oil prices, as the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran disrupted key energy infrastructure.The benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, ended the session with steep losses as both indices logged their steepest single-day fall in nearly two years.The Nifty dropped 775.65 points, or 3.26 per cent, to close at 23,002.15, while the Sensex fell 2,496.89 points, …
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Gold and silver prices retreated on Tuesday, amid uptick in US dollar and profit‑taking after huge gains in previous session.Investors weighed in tariff uncertainty and ongoing US-Iran peace talks which capped the decline in prices.MCX gold April futures dipped 0.58 per cent to Rs 1,60,664 per 10 grams around 10.50 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile MCX silver March futures declined 0.33 per cent to Rs 2,64,450 per kg.On Comex, gold futures for April delivery fell 1.1 per…
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Shares of Suzlon Energy continued to remain under pressure with the stock falling nearly 50 per cent of its recent peak of Rs 86 per share.The stock was last seen around this level in May 2024 — reflecting cautious investor sentiment toward the counter that had earlier witnessed a strong rally between 2020 and 2024.On Friday, the company’s shares closed at Rs 44.38, down Rs 0.87 or 1.92 per cent, according to the official data.Over the last five days, the shares have dec…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Industry experts said on Friday that the US Supreme Court ruling against reciprocal tariffs raises questions about whether importers could receive refunds for tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Economists estimate that $150 to $175 billion in tariff collections may be at risk if refunds are required.Justice Brett Kavanaugh said in the ruling that, “nothing today about whether, and if so how, the government should go about r…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Gold and silver prices declined for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, as investors analysed mixed US economic data and waited for cues on the US Federal Reserve’s policy path.MCX gold April futures dipped 0.56 per cent to Rs 1,53,889 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures declined 1.18 per cent to Rs 2,37,064 per kg.Investors remain undecided on whether softer inflation readings will eventually translate into easier monetary poli…