The Indian market closed flat on Tuesday, ahead of the Christmas holiday, with gains in FMCG and auto stocks being offset by losses in metal and power stocks. Analysts predict range-bound movement due to economic concerns, Q3 results, and the upcoming Union budget, amidst mixed global market performances.
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,