Deposit mobilisation by banks saw a rise of 10.4% year-on-year till June 13. This growth surpassed the credit expansion of 9.6%. Consequently, the credit-deposit ratio for banks declined. Fixed deposit mobilisation increased due to expectations of deposit rate cuts. Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate. Banks’ credit grew 9.6% year-on-year as of June 13.
Gold, silver slide up to 2% as fresh US strikes on Iran fuel inflation fears, hurt peace hopes
Gold prices declined on Thursday as U.S. strikes on Iran boosted oil and fueled inflation concerns, impacting interest rate outlooks. Spot gold fell 0.8% to