Banks have parked a record ₹4.52 lakh crore in the RBI’s Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) at 5% overnight. This strategy allows them to borrow funds at lower rates, around 4.27% from the TREPS market and earn a significant spread by depositing with the central bank. This reflects substantial surplus liquidity in the banking system.
Valuations turn attractive as markets look beyond uncertainty: A Balasubramanian
Amidst geopolitical uncertainty, market expert A Balasubramanian suggests the worst may be nearing an end, with improving macro signals and reasonable valuations in Indian equities.