Bank deposit rates are expected to remain steady. Lenders need funds for increasing loan demands. The recent CRR cut offers some relief but the busy credit season keeps pressure on. Credit growth is around 10.6%. Deposit growth is similar. Liquidity is tight. Short-term rates are rising. Banks are working hard to attract deposits by offering competitive rates.
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