RBI faces fresh challenge with Covid-19 second wave
The new spurt in infections has suddenly added uncertainty to the domestic growth outlook amidst tightening of restrictions by some state governments.
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RBI holds rates; unveils new measures
The recent surge in Covid-19 infections, the central bank says, adds uncertainty to the outlook on domestic growth as restrictions could dampen demand improvement and delay the return of normalcy.
India to be the third largest economy by 2031: Report
According to a BofA Securities report, the Covid-19 shock could delay India touching the GDP of Japan by three years. In their latest estimates, it will now happen by 2031 if the economy grows at 9%.
Has gold lost its glitter?
After a fall in prices in 2021 so far, gold is becoming attractive again. Analysts believe the rupee depreciation and potential inflation may spur it to a new high in the latter half of 2021.
This decade will mirror the ’90s: Kenneth Andrade
The veteran of the investment industry argues that this decade will witness an export-led growth. And while IT and pharma would rule the economy, other smaller industries, too, will jostle to rise up.
U.S. macro woes drag down Indian indices
Rising inflation and firming bond yields in the U.S. push down Indian benchmark indices, causing a correction of around 6% from the latest life–highs of February 16.
RBI pushes growth, focusses on liquidity management
At its first monetary policy review for 2021, the central bank kept key rates unchanged, while announcing several measures to manage liquidity.
Indian mutual funds set for bumper growth
According to CRISIL Research, the Indian mutual fund industry’s assets under management can touch the ₹50 lakh crore mark by March 2025, and multiple triggers will aid this massive growth.
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.
A dose of cautious optimism from the Reserve Bank
Governor Shaktikanta Das’ latest policy statement sees FY21 growth contracting by 9.5%, but also talks about the possibility of India renewing the “tryst with its pre-Covid growth trajectory”.
