Governor Sanjay Malhotra observes a shift in India’s financial savings from bank deposits to equities, viewing it as a positive sign of economic growth and a move towards a balanced asset mix. This trend is fueled by declining deposit rates, prompting savers to seek higher returns in the equity market. RBI’s repo rate adjustments have further contributed to this shift.
Bond yield rises to 7.44% on higher oil prices, global cues
Yields on the 10-year benchmark bond have increased due to high oil prices. The Reserve Bank of India rejected all bids at the treasury bill