ICRA VP Srikumar Krishnamurthy discusses post-COVID PV segment recovery driven by pent-up demand, new SUV launches, and government support for hybrid/CNG vehicles. Despite an elevated base, higher inventory, and softened demand, utility vehicles remain preferred. Temporary discounting reflects a pre-festive marketing strategy, highlighting OEMs’ competitive intensity and M&M’s celebratory offers.
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,