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RBI cuts CRR to 4%: How this liquidity boost will benefit economy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

RBI cuts CRR to 4%: How this liquidity boost will benefit economy

India Today  

The Reserve Bank of India announced a phased reduction in the Cash Reserve Ratio by 50 basis points, lowering it to 4%. This adjustment, effective in two tranches on December 14 and 28, is expected to release approximately Rs 1.16 lakh crore into the banking system, easing liquidity constraints and supporting credit growth. Considering all these factors, we believe that …

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RBI likely to moderate interest hike: Experts
2 years ago

RBI likely to moderate interest hike: Experts

The Hindu  

After three back-to-back 50 basis points hike in interest rates, the Reserve Bank may opt for a lower rate increase of 25-35 bps in lending rates at its coming monetary policy review on Wednesday amid retail inflation showing signs of moderation and the need to push growth, according to experts. The Reserve Bank since May has increased the repo or …

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Rupee rises 37 paise to close at 81.36 against US dollar
2 years, 2 months ago

Rupee rises 37 paise to close at 81.36 against US dollar

Firstpost  

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday raised the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points, the fourth straight increase since May, as it extended its battle to tame stubbornly high inflation Mumbai: The rupee extended its initial gains and settled 37 paise higher at 81.36 against US dollar on Friday, after the Reserve Bank of India raised the benchmark …

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RBI hikes repo rate by 50 basis points
2 years, 2 months ago

RBI hikes repo rate by 50 basis points

The Hindu  

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India on September 30, 2022, increased the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.9% making loans expensive. Announcing the monetary policy RBI governor Shaktikanta Das while explaining the rationale behind the rate hike said the MPC was of the view that persistence of high inflation necessitates further calibrated withdrawal …

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Inflation is a global problem. Here’s how central banks are addressing it
2 years, 3 months ago

Inflation is a global problem. Here’s how central banks are addressing it

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Just like misery, inflation loves company. United States Federal Reserve Current annual consumer inflation rate: 8.3% Benchmark interest rate: 2.25-2.5% Last rate hike: 75 basis points in July Start of hiking cycle: March 2022 The Federal Reserve is the most important central bank in the world — the US dollar has been the world’s primary …

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Escalation of geopolitical tensions biggest risk to India's growth outlook: Jayanth Varma
2 years, 4 months ago

Escalation of geopolitical tensions biggest risk to India's growth outlook: Jayanth Varma

India TV News  

Highlights Biggest risk to India's growth outlook is an escalation of geopolitical tensions: Jayanth R Varma RBI MPC member Jayanth R Varma, said high inflation will certainly not become the 'norm' in India RBI decided to increase the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 5.40% to quell inflation The biggest risk to India's growth outlook is an escalation …

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Realtors expect short-term impact on housing sales, buying sentiments following hike in repo rate
2 years, 4 months ago

Realtors expect short-term impact on housing sales, buying sentiments following hike in repo rate

Firstpost  

The impact of RBI’s decision to raise the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 5.40 per cent is expected to be for a short term, according to real estate developers and consultants New Delhi: Housing sales are likely to be hit, especially in affordable and mid-income categories, following the RBI’s decision to hike repo rate, according to real …

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RBI MPC Meeting Highlights Today: Repo Rate Hiked 50 bps; FY23 Inflation, GDP Outlook Retained
2 years, 4 months ago

RBI MPC Meeting Highlights Today: Repo Rate Hiked 50 bps; FY23 Inflation, GDP Outlook Retained

News 18  

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee on Friday unanimously decided to raise the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.4 per cent with immediate effect while focussing on the withdrawal of accommodation. It was imperative for the RBI to hike rates as it has a clear focus on getting inflation down to its ceiling of 6 per cent.’ Inflation Forecast …

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RBI hikes lending rate by 50 basis points to curb inflation; home loans, EMIs to get costlier
2 years, 4 months ago

RBI hikes lending rate by 50 basis points to curb inflation; home loans, EMIs to get costlier

India TV News  

Highlights RBI hikes lending rate by 50 basis points to curb inflation This is 3rd consecutive rate hike after 40 basis points in May and 50 basis points increase in June All 6 members of Monetary Policy Committee unanimously voted for the rate hike The Reserve Bank of India on Friday raised the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points …

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Markets end with slight gain as RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps
2 years, 4 months ago

Markets end with slight gain as RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps

India TV News  

Highlights UltraTech Cement, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, Wipro and Axis Bank were the major gainers Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, Reliance Industries and IndusInd Bank lagged behind RBI had raised the key interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.40 percent Equity benchmarks ended modestly higher on Friday after the Reserve Bank raised the key interest rate in an …

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Commonwealth Bank warns of biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Bank warns of biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years

Daily Mail  

Australia's biggest home lender fears borrowers in August could cop the biggest monthly interest rate rise in almost three decades if there's an inflation surprise next week. But CBA's head of Australian economics Gareth Aird said there was an outside chance of a 75 basis point increase on August 2, taking the cash rate to seven-year high of 2.1 per …

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Savings Accounts Update: These 2 Banks Hike Interest Rates Recently; Check Here
2 years, 6 months ago

Savings Accounts Update: These 2 Banks Hike Interest Rates Recently; Check Here

News 18  

Bank Savings Account Rate Hike: The Reserve Bank of India, or RBI, has again hiked its repo rate by 50 basis points during its bi monthly Monetary Policy Committee meet held last week. Kotak Mahindra Bank Savings Account Interest Rate Hike “Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited today announced a rise in savings account interest rate as well as fixed deposit interest …

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Home Loan EMIs Going Up: These Banks Have Raised Lending Interest Rates; Check Details
2 years, 6 months ago

Home Loan EMIs Going Up: These Banks Have Raised Lending Interest Rates; Check Details

News 18  

As the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee last week raised key repo rates, banks have started raising their interest rate offerings for loans and deposits. ICICI Bank last week also increased its external benchmark lending rate by 50 bps to 8.60 per cent. Punjab National Bank’s repo-linked lending rate has also been hiked and will now be 7.40 per cent, effective …

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Bank FD Rate Hike: These 2 Banks Increased Fixed Deposit Interest Recently; Check Details
2 years, 6 months ago

Bank FD Rate Hike: These 2 Banks Increased Fixed Deposit Interest Recently; Check Details

News 18  

Bank Fixed Deposit Interest Rate Hike: Lenders across the private and public sectors have been quick to hike their interest rates across loan tenures, savings accounts, fixed deposits. DBS Bank FD interest rates have been hiked by 50 basis points to 5 per cent from the earlier 4.50 per cent for tenures of seven days applicable to general public. From …

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‘Real estate may see huge investments’
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Real estate may see huge investments’

The Hindu  

Market experts have reacted to the RBI repo rate revision. “RBI’s announcement of an increase in the policy rate by 50 basis points – the second consecutive hike - is along expected lines in the backdrop of persistent inflation, global headwinds, and macroeconomic situation. Also, interest rates are still likely to remain at decadal lows and hence, while the opportunity …

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Hikes Interest Rates on FD, Savings Account; More Return For Investors
2 years, 6 months ago

Kotak Mahindra Bank Hikes Interest Rates on FD, Savings Account; More Return For Investors

News 18  

Kotak Mahindra Bank Rate Hike: Taking cue from the Reserve Bank of India, which further increased its repo rates by 50 basis points earlier this week, private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank also hiked savings account interest rate as well as fixed deposit interest rates across various tenors. “Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited today announced a rise in savings account interest …

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Sensex falls 215 points in volatile trade after RBI's rate hike; Nifty below 16,400
2 years, 6 months ago

Sensex falls 215 points in volatile trade after RBI's rate hike; Nifty below 16,400

India TV News  

Equity benchmarks extended their decline for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling 214.85 points after the Reserve Bank raised the key interest rate by 50 basis points. With inflation persistently hovering above the upper tolerance limit of 6 per cent, the RBI's six-member rate-setting panel voted unanimously to raise the lending rate of the repurchase rate …

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RBI likely to hike policy repo rate by 40-50 basis points, banks cautious
2 years, 6 months ago

RBI likely to hike policy repo rate by 40-50 basis points, banks cautious

Hindustan Times  

That the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India will announce an increase in interest rates on June 8 is a given. The MPC increased policy rates by 40 basis points to 4.4% in an unscheduled meeting in May, even as it retained monetary policy stance as accommodative. Several private banks, including India’s largest private sector bank HDFC, …

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Reserve Bank lifts interest rates by higher-than-expected half a percentage point, causing more pain for borrowers
2 years, 6 months ago

Reserve Bank lifts interest rates by higher-than-expected half a percentage point, causing more pain for borrowers

ABC  

When first home buyer Sarah Treloar took out a mortgage to buy an apartment in the western Sydney suburb of Homebush about a month ago, she was prepared for her interest rate to go up almost immediately. Key points: The Reserve Bank has moved well ahead of expectations, lifting the cash rate by half a percentage point to 0.85 per …

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Inflation surge could see super-sized interest rate hike in June, economists warn
2 years, 7 months ago

Inflation surge could see super-sized interest rate hike in June, economists warn

ABC  

The latest official inflation figures are expected to be the highest since the global financial crisis, and at least one leading economist has warned they could trigger an extra large first interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank. Key points: The typical forecast is that consumer prices rose 4.6 per cent over the past year Economists expect that the inflation …

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