Indian bond traders have urged the Reserve Bank of India to intervene by purchasing government debt and adjusting auction rules to alleviate market pressure. They specifically requested open market operations and a shift to uniform pricing at auctions to lower borrowing costs and boost investor confidence amid elevated yields and tight liquidity.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong