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RBI Expected to Hold Rates in June Amid Global Pressures
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (250+ words) The Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold the repo rate at 5. 25% in early June. While domestic CPI remains within the target band, external volatility from Middle Eastern conflicts and currency depreciation complicates the outlook. Analysts remain split between…...
India Fuel Prices: States Bole 'Hum Nahi Katenge Tax', Centre Pareshan
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India Economy Holds Strong in April Despite Supply Chain Worries
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (55+ words) Whalesbook India's economy showed April strength in industrial and service sectors, yet the RBI highlights supply-side pressures and global uncertainties. Consumer price inflation rose to 3. 5% driven by food costs, while core inflation held steady. Favorable agricultural conditions offer a buffer…...
India's Forex Outflows Dip as Travel Costs Fall, Global Investments Rise
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (217+ words) Whalesbook India saw a 2% dip in outward remittances via the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) in FY26, totaling $29 billion. Overseas education and travel spending decreased, but investments in foreign stocks, debt, and property jumped, showing Indian investors are prioritizing global diversification. The…...
Kevin Warsh Takes Fed Chair, Vows to Fight Inflation as Rate Hike Fears Grow
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (141+ words) Whalesbook Kevin Warsh officially became the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve, promising to tackle inflation and lead a "reform-oriented Fed." His appointment arrives as worries about possible interest rate increases intensify. Kevin Warsh has been officially sworn in as the…...
RBI Injects "1. 5 Lakh Crore to Ease Banking System Liquidity
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (28+ words) RBI announces "1. 5 lakh crore liquidity injection via a four-day repo auction on May 25 to combat tightening funds and rising call rates. Aims to stabilize markets....
RBI Sold $53 B to Support Rupee, Likely Earning Over 10% Profit
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (25+ words) India's central bank sold a record $53. 1 B in FY26 to stabilize the rupee, likely earning over 10% profit. Reserves dipped, but the rupee closed higher....
India's Economy Surprises With Resilience Despite Global Shocks
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (58+ words) Whalesbook Despite a decade marked by significant global and domestic turbulence, including the COVID-19 pandemic, unpredictable weather patterns, and volatility in lending sectors, India's economy has displayed an impressive capacity to withstand shocks. Credit analysts, traditionally cautious, have expressed surprise…...
Fed Policy Pivot: Rate Hike Odds Surge as Inflation Rebounds
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (445+ words) Investor sentiment has sharply reversed, with a Federal Reserve rate hike now a distinct possibility in late 2026. Resurgent inflation data, including a 3. 8% CPI and a 6% PPI, has replaced earlier expectations of rate cuts. Despite these pressures, a robust labor market…...
RBI Injects "81, 590 Crore to Ease Banking System Cash Crunch
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (27+ words) RBI injected "81, 590 crore via a 3-day repo auction to counter a sharp liquidity deficit. Call rates rose as surplus cash in banks fell drastically....