Investors are increasingly turning to gold ETFs due to favorable tax changes, reduced customs duty, and the absence of new Sovereign Gold Bonds. Over the past four months, gold ETFs have seen significant inflows, driven by these factors and geopolitical uncertainties that are expected to keep gold prices strong.
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,