The Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on non-resident deposits, allowing banks to freely mobilize overseas funds until September 30, 2026. This move aims to help banks build long-term liabilities and strengthen their asset-liability management. Banks may now offer higher rates, potentially exceeding 8%, to attract sustainable deposits.
Largecaps look better as smallcaps price in strong growth: Franklin Templeton’s Arihant Jain
Largecap stocks offer a better risk-reward balance than mid- and small-caps as higher growth expectations are already priced into smaller companies, according to Arihant Jain