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A modest repo rate hike will be in order
The MPC cannot disregard the broader tightening bias globally. Also, a hike will help RBI stay ahead of the inflation curve
Bond crisis worsens! US 30-year Treasury yields surge to highest level since 2004. What lies ahead?
The US bond selloff intensified as the 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2004, while the 10-year yield reached a post-financial-crisis high. Strong US economic data, rising inflation concerns, elevated government debt and higher oil prices ha…
India bonds pummelled after Treasury rout, traders raise rate hike bets
Indian government bonds experienced a decline following increases in U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices. The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield rose to its highest level since September. Higher oil prices intensified inflation worries ahead of the Reserve Bank …
Indian govt bonds plummet as US Treasury yields spike, traders raise RBI rate hike bets
Indian government bonds fell sharply as US Treasury yields rise, increasing bets on an upcoming rate hike by the RBI.
Home loan rates in Sep start at 7%: Top lenders and terms compared
Home loan rates vary by lender and loan size, with some banks offering different rates across borrowing slabs
India’s ‘sugar high’ warrants caution on RBI hikes, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jahangir Aziz says
JPMorgan's Jahangir Aziz suggests India's economy is experiencing a temporary sugar high from past stimulus. He believes markets are anticipating too many interest rate increases this year. The Reserve Bank is expected to implement an initial quarter-poin…
US Fed interest rate decision, inflation data, oil to drive markets in holiday-shortened week: Analysts
Markets remained under significant pressure during the last week, with the Nifty-50 extending its weekly losing streak to five consecutive weeks, as escalating tensions in West Asia triggered a sharp rise in crude oil prices
All eyes on Warsh as rate-hike fever spreads across G7 central banks
Three decisions, starting with the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday and followed on successive days by peers in the UK and Japan, may recast the global monetary policy landscape for the rest of 2026 and beyond.
Loan interest rates, EMIs to rise? Two back-to-back 25 bps repo rate hike from RBI soon?
The RBI is expected to hike the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points in October and December due to rising crude prices and inflationary pressures. Changes in the repo rate will affect borrowers and depositors. Here's how.
Fed should raise rates to curb inflation, says ex-RBI chief Raghuram Rajan
Markets expect the Fed will raise rates in December as inflation remains elevated, while a sharp rise in bond yields indicates that investors are also pricing in some chance of a September move
In FCNR (B) race, small banks raise deposit rates to woo NRIs
Small and mid-sized banks boost FCNR (B) deposit rates to attract NRIs amid competition from larger banks.
HDFC Bank revises MCLR across tenures: Check latest lending rates and what they mean for your loan EMI
HDFC Bank's revised MCLR now ranges from 8.05% to 8.70%, affecting borrowers linked to the one-year or three-year rates. While the overnight rate decreased slightly, other tenures remain unchanged. Details here.
RBI governor says talk of rate hike premature amid geopolitical uncertainty
Sanjay Malhotra calms rate hike fears as RBI watches oil , monsoon
RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertainty
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious "wait and watch" stance, holding the repo rate steady due to significant geopolitical and weather-related uncertainties. Concerns over rising crude oil prices and potential El Nino…
RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertainty
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious "wait and watch" stance, holding the repo rate steady due to significant geopolitical and weather-related uncertainties. Concerns over rising crude oil prices and potential El Nino…
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Jun 19, 2026
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Jun 19, 2026
India's consumption story coming back to life and the timing couldn't be better: Ashi Anand
Indian consumers are set for a strong recovery. Falling interest rates and potential oil price drops are boosting confidence. Tax cuts are already in place. This positive shift is expected to drive spending across various sectors. Experts see this as a broad-…
10 - year yield steady at 6 . 84 % as traders await auction cues
Short-bond rally faces risks from cash drain, analysts say
DBS Bank Ltd. expects the central bank to deploy a stronger tool in August by requiring banks to keep a larger proportion of deposits with the RBI
Highest 555-day FD interest rates: Check list of banks offering up to 7.25% rate on special fixed deposit
Many public and private sector banks offer the 555-day special fixed deposit (FD) scheme. It is one of the popular special FD tenures where many banks offer higher interest rates compared to FDs of nearly or slightly higher tenures. Banks such as Bank of Baro…
Equitas SFB hikes USD FCNR (B) deposit rate to 7.13% pa for select tenure
The interest rate increase follows Reserve Bank of India’s special FCNR (B) swap facility, aimed at encouraging higher NRI fund inflows into India
Reits are having a moment. Should they be in your portfolio?
Reits outperformed equities and bonds over the past year, but falling-rate tailwinds may fade. Here's how experts view their role in an investor's portfolio.
Rupee’s oil relief capped by RBI's FX book, interest payment hedges, bankers say
The Indian rupee's upward surge encounters some obstacles. As the Reserve Bank of India gradually dissolves a hefty foreign exchange forward book, banks are also preparing for interest payments on foreign currency holdings. These maneuvers are likely to soak …
US Fed's hawkish tone shuts door on India bond rally for now
Indian government bonds saw a slight dip as the U.S. Federal Reserve adopted a more hawkish stance, signaling potential rate hikes this year due to persistent inflation risks. This shift influenced Treasury yields, while foreign investors continued to pour fu…
Citi Scraps Calls for RBI Hikes as Iran Deal Cools Price Risks
Economists at Citigroup Inc. dropped their call for two interest-rate hikes by India’s central bank through March next year, saying an interim US-Iran peace deal has reduced the risk of higher oil prices fueling inflation.
US Fed's hawkish tone shuts door on India bond rally for now
The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond rose to 6.8639% by 10:20 a.m. IST from its previous close of 6.8626%.
RBI temporarily withdraws rate caps on FCNR(B), NRE deposits till Sept 30
The Reserve Bank of India has removed interest rate caps on specific non-resident deposits. This move grants banks more freedom to attract foreign funds. The changes are effective immediately and will continue until September 2026. Banks can now offer higher …
Will rising inflation bring good news of higher interest rate for FD investors in coming RBI MPC meeting on June 5
The RBI is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in the June 5 MPC meeting despite concerns over rising fuel prices, a weaker rupee and geopolitical tensions. Experts believe FD rates are unlikely to rise soon as liquidity conditions, credi…
Nifty may open 150 points lower as investors track RBI policy and global cues
Market participants are closely watching the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision for signals on interest rates, inflation and liquidity