The crystal ball: RBI report foresees NPA woes
According to the RBI, the gross NPA ratio of all scheduled commercial banks may increase from 7.5% in September 2020 to 13.5% by September 2021, and even escalate to 14.8% in severe stress scenario.
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India’s GDP fall could be steep. But hope persists
As per National Statistical Office data, India's GDP may contract by 7.7% this fiscal year, worst since 1951-1952. The World Bank paints an even bleaker picture. But hope for recovery still abounds.
Will the vaccine cure India's economy?
Leading economists believe the vaccine might not end the economic disruption which the Covid-19 pandemic has caused. Normalcy will come over time, and with pain.
Our objective is to support growth: Shaktikanta Das
RBI’s status quo on interest rates, guidance on inflation and GDP, and thrust on economic growth pushes equity indices to new lifetime highs.
November records highest FPI inflows
Foreign portfolio investors have seen ₹60,358 crore net inflows in equity, helping reverse March’s record equity outflow of ₹61,973 crore.
Q2 GDP: In recession but on the road to recovery
Economists say the full fiscal year is likely to see contraction in GDP growth at 8%.
India’s foreign exchange reserves at lifetime high
The big question is how much more foreign exchange will the Reserve Bank of India buy, and why?
Markets overview: Are the blues receding?
Indian equity markets have witnessed upswing post the U.S. and Bihar elections, and improved risk sentiment has invited higher capital flows.
Why we should never waste a good crisis
Refinitiv’s global head of industry and government affairs, Sherry Madera, talks to Fortune India on the outcome of the U.S. elections, India's stimulus package, and bond markets.
RBI relief for Covid-19 pain
Monetary policy committee keeps rates unchanged; central bank announces new measures to mitigate pandemic woes, as it sees 9.5% contraction in real GDP for FY21.
