RBI cuts repo rate to arrest slowdown
The 35 basis point repo rate cut is not the first unconventional rate action from the central bank as two repo rate actions in March 2003 saw a 40 and 10 basis points reduction in a matter of 13 days.
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Monday blues for equity markets
While broader indices Sensex and Nifty 50 fell over 701 and 214 points respectively in intraday trade, S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap fell 2.15% and 2.59% to record new 52-week lows.
Market watch: Look beyond Sensex, Nifty swings
In 44 trading days, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell 7.82% and 9.03%, respectively, while the midcap and smallcap indices hit 52-week lows on August 2.
The RBI has spoken, now for the government
An accommodative monetary policy can only do so much, a lot of initiatives will be needed from the finance ministry to put the economy back on track.
Markets end lower after Modi unveils portfolios
Sensex, Nifty hover near lifetime highs after the inauguration of the new Cabinet, but close lower after realising that the new government has old challenges to tide over.
Pre-election uncertainty affects March auto sales
According to the latest figures released by SIAM on Monday, sales of passenger cars—the largest segment by volumes—dropped 6.87% from a year ago.
RBI’s MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps
The Monetary Policy Committee cuts repo rate by 25 bps again, retains stance at neutral and cuts FY20 GDP forecast.
RBI surprises with a 25 bps rate cut
Monetary Policy committee changes stance to ‘neutral’; cut in benchmark rate will lead to savings for homebuyers, say experts.
RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps again
However, the central bank maintained a neutral policy stance as it seeks to rein in inflation and boost the weak rupee.
RBI dreads crude oil prices, again
Minutes of RBI’s monetary policy committee meeting reveal that members agreed to a rate hike, inflation is a worry, and crude oil prices are a matter of concern.
