The Reserve Bank of India was likely to maintain its repo rate at 6.50% due to high food prices. An ET poll concurred this steadying move. However, easing core inflation and a global shift toward lower borrowing costs might prompt the RBI to adopt a neutral stance next quarter, aligning with India’s busy economic season.
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggers
Sugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18/kg on July 20