The repo rate, at which the central bank lends to banks, was raised to 5.4% from 4.9%. All other rates, including the penal Marginal Standing Facility rate, move up by an identical margin. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to raise the rate.
Nifty Pharma, 4 others hit 52-week high since Iran war while Nifty fell 7%. Will the form continue?
Despite a challenging market backdrop fueled by geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows, five Indian sectors—Pharma, Energy, Defence, Capital Markets, and Metals—are showing remarkable strength.