Business RBI Hikes Policy Repo Rate to 5.5% to Counter Inflationary Pressures October 7, 2026 Dhananjai The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated a monetary tightening cycle, raising the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. The move comes in response to mounting…
Business Gold Hits Seven-Week Low Amid Dollar Rally and Soaring Oil Prices September 29, 2026 Dhananjai Gold experienced a sharp sell-off on Monday as surging crude oil prices, a resilient US dollar, and climbing Treasury yields intensified market concerns over sustained inflation and elevated interest rates.…
Business World Fed Lifts Key Rate as US Mortgage Costs Surge Near 7% September 20, 2026 Dhananjai Economic pressures intensified across the United States this week as persistent inflation, monetary policy shifts, and shifting market dynamics continued to impact household budgets and corporate planning. From higher borrowing…
Business SBI Trims Interest Rates On Bulk Fixed Deposits Above ₹3 Crore August 20, 2026 Dhananjai State Bank of India (SBI) has revised the interest rates on domestic bulk term deposits of ₹3 crore and above, effective August 15, 2026. The rate cuts primarily apply to…
Business RBI Likely To Hold Repo Rate At 5.25% As Inflation Worries Grow August 5, 2026 Admin New Delhi The Reserve Bank of India began its three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Monday. Economists expect the RBI to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per…