Stocks of auto OEMs and component makers have fallen sharply due to FII sell-offs and earnings downgrade expectations. The upcoming Union Budget is anticipated to address industry demands for GST rate simplification, hybrid vehicle GST reduction, and improved PLI schemes. Despite superior 1-year returns, the BSE Auto index has struggled over the past six months.
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,