Nifty suffered its worst February decline since 2020, dropping 5.9% amid a broad sell-off, primarily in IT, auto, and pharma stocks. The index is down 16% from its peak, marking its longest losing streak since 1996. With March starting on a weak note, hopes are pinned on positive seasonality based on past performance in the final financial month.
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,
December 8, 2025