B Prasanna from ICICI Bank discusses the recent depreciation of the Indian rupee due to global dollar strength, suggesting that allowing the rupee to depreciate, injecting liquidity, and considering a rate cut could support growth. He downplays concerns about macroeconomic impacts, citing low inflation and the potential for improved export competitiveness.
Credit card issuance hits strongest pace in more than two years
The additions were led, once again, by the country’s largest issuers. HDFC Bank topped the list, adding 163,000 net new credit cards and edging past
July 27, 2026