The variable rate reverse repo auction saw strong demand. Banks chose to deposit funds with the Reserve Bank of India. This happened amidst a decrease in overnight money market rates. The central bank intervened to maintain rates around the policy repo rate. Lower auction size and liquidity expectations drove higher participation. The weighted average call rate also experienced a decline.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others