Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, in line with the expectations from economists. The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate was set at 5 per cent, while the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate stood at 5.5 per cent.Announcing the decision of the second bi-monthly monetary policy meeting for FY27, held from June 3-June 5, RBI Governor San…
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New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) As global economic growth slows down amid the West Asia crisis, India is projected to register 6.3 per cent growth in 2026–27 (FY27) and 6.4 per cent in 2027–28 (FY28), the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Wednesday.In the emerging-market economies, China’s growth is projected to ease from 5.0 per cent in 2025 to 4.5 per cent in 2026 and 4.3 per cent in 2027, as energy-related vulnerabilities and real estate sector adjustments we…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep policy rates unchanged in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting, although its communication may turn more hawkish as rising oil prices and a weaker rupee complicate the inflation outlook, according to an economist at HSBC.Pranjul Bhandari, HSBC’s chief India economist and macro strategist, projects a gradual tightening with about two rate hikes beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026 rather than an aggressive tight…
Bhopal, June 1 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday criticised the latest hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices and demanded tax cuts from the Central government to provide relief to consumers and small businesses. Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased again from Sunday, with rates rising by up to Rs 44 across Madhya Pradesh. In Bhopal, the price of a commercial cylinder has reached Rs 3,116.50.The rate now stands at Rs 3,222.50 in …
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) As Karachi’s summer heat tightens its grip every June, Hina’s living room turns into a monthly budgeting war room. The old pedestal fan circulates hot air while her son wipes sweat from his forehead doing homework on the sofa, a report has said.On the table lies an electricity bill folded several times over, while her husband silently scrolls through air-conditioner prices on shopping apps, comparing installment options they still are not sure they can afford, accord…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep interest rates on hold on June 5, as a sharp correction in Brent crude prices has eased concerns around inflation, a report said on Monday.The report from Emkay Global Financial Services noted that a significant improvement in India’s outlook for the external account over the past two weeks due to 22 per cent correction in Brent on hopes of a US‑Iran memorandum of understanding.”We expe…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is widely expected to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concludes its three-day meeting on June 5, as policymakers weigh mounting global uncertainties and their potential impact on inflation and economic growth.Market participants and economists anticipate that the central bank will maintain its cautious stance, choosing to closely monitor evolving developments in West Asia a…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Due to India’s macroeconomic resilience, a neutral stance on Indian equities is warranted, with a relative ‘overweight’ stance on mid and small caps, a report has said.The report from Motilal Oswal Private Wealth recommended a portfolio allocation of roughly 50 per cent hybrid or large caps, 40 per cent small and mid-caps (SMIDs) and 10 per cent global exposure.The firm recommended lump-sum deployment in hybrid strategies and a staggered approach for pure equity-orient…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) India’s macroeconomic position in the month of May reflects cautious resilience over strong services exports, adequate foreign exchange reserves and a stable labour market, Finance Ministry said in its ‘Monthly Economic Review’ on Saturday.However, the confluence of elevated global energy prices, a depreciating rupee, rising upstream cost pressures and the prospect of a below-normal monsoon calls for sustained policy vigilance, the Economic Review said. “Navigating FY2…
Sangli, May 28 (IANS) In light of the prevailing economic hardships, senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and former State Finance Minister, Jayant Patil, on Thursday urged the Maharashtra government to prioritise public interest by immediately waiving the Value Added Tax (VAT) and surcharges on petrol and diesel. Patil made this demand through an official letter addressed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.Expressing deep concern over the situation, Patil stated that the contin…