Inflation is already moderating and the external account is sound, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said, but the El Nino and its adverse impact on rainfall remain potential threats to macroeconomic stability and food prices. Furthermore, moderating global growth, protracted geopolitical tensions and a possible upsurge in financial market volatility, evident in the implosion of many regional US banks, pose downside risks.
Banks look to shift focus to MCLR-linked loans ahead of rate cuts to protect margins
Amid expectations of a softer rate cycle, several banks plan to raise the share of MCLR-linked loans to protect net interest margins from falling sharply
February 7, 2025