Indian stock markets have seen a strong performance, resulting in increased earnings for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). In FY24, Sebi’s fee collection from market intermediaries rose 53% to ₹1,851 crore. Major contributors included higher regulatory fees from stock exchanges and increased turnover in both cash and derivatives markets.
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,