Interest rates on term deposits above 7% significantly dropped to 54% by September, down from 73% in March, as banks lowered rates following RBI’s policy cuts. Loans linked to external benchmarks also saw immediate rate reductions. Public sector banks’ deposit share increased, while Maharashtra led in deposit mobilization.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the