The latest data show India’s consumer price inflation fell to a five-month low of 6.71% in July. Despite the numbers indicating a cool-off, consumer inflation has been above RBI’s tolerance band and medium-term target for 34 straight months.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,