The Indian markets may face negative sentiment due to potential US tariffs. Manishi Raychaudhuri suggests caution, citing uncertainty around exemptions for pharmaceuticals and electronics. The impact could be significant on auto, industrial components, pharmaceuticals, and garments. Ongoing trade talks between India and the US add to the fluid situation. Details about the tariff arrangement are still awaited.
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,