Indian banks, including HDFC Bank and SBI, are strategically reducing savings account interest rates by 25 basis points to protect profitability amid declining CASA ratios. This move aims to lower the cost of funds and improve net interest margins, even as deposit growth faces challenges. Experts anticipate limited fund migration despite depositors shifting towards higher-yielding term deposits.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Surging record-high US stocks to wade deeper into earnings season
The U.S. stock market has achieved record highs, fueled by hopes of cooling U.S.-Iran tensions and an anticipated robust first-quarter earnings season. Despite war-related concerns,