Debate over rate moves at US central bank is shifting

Inflation pressures are easing, which could give policymakers room to keep interest rates at or near current levels for the time being. Still, price gains remain well above the central bank’s 2% target, making policymakers hesitant to declare victory.

CPI spurts past 7%, but RBI may have option to hold off hikes

While the scale of the rise has triggered worries of more rate hikes, these concerns are partially offset by the easing in core inflation, which strips out the volatile components of food and fuel. While elevated food prices may spill over into the August CPI print as well, government interventions and fresh crop arrivals should […]

Imposing ICRR may prompt banks to raise deposit rates

In his latest monetary policy statement, governor Shaktikanta Das imposed a temporary incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) of 10% on incremental deposits received between 19th May and 28th July 2023 given the surge in surplus liquidity in the system. The I-CRR would be reviewed on 8th Sep’23

Robust profit growth for banks in Q1 amid higher credit offtake

According to an ETIG analysis, a sample of 29 banks reported record quarterly aggregate PAT of ₹72,646.5 crore and PPOP of ₹1,29,241.7 crore for the June 2023 quarter. On a year-on-year basis, net profit shot up by ₹67.8% while PPOP grew by 42.3%. Majority of the banks in the sample reported a robust double-digit growth […]

Gangwals to offload $450 million more of IndiGo stake

Indigo Airlines’ promoters, the Gangwal family, are selling $450 million worth of shares in a block deal through bankers Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs. The family is offering 5.6% of its shares at a floor price of INR 2,400 ($32.27) per share. Indigo had a net profit of INR 3,090 crore ($414.98 million) in […]