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As West Asia boils again, RBI likely to assess FCNR flows
The Reserve Bank of India will review foreign currency deposit inflows next week. This meeting follows rising Middle East tensions and potential dollar loan rate hardening. Banks are facing challenges in finalizing fixed lending rates for non-resident Indians. Higher borrowing costs may necessitate increased leverage for attractive NRI deposit yields. The central bank's assessment will consider the current market situation and deposit mobilization.
US Stock Market: US Supreme Court shields Fed independence, but leaves central bank more isolated - The Economic Times
US Stock Market: US Supreme Court shields Fed independence, but leaves central bank more isolatedThe Economic Times
Stock Alert: SWREL, Juniper Hotels, Central Bank of India, Agsonpal Pharmaceuticals, RITES
Juniper Hotels said Tarun Jaitly has resigned from the position of chief financial officer (CFO) of the company.
China stocks rebound as policy signals boost investor confidence
Market sentiment improved after the People's Bank of China indicated it may shift to using the overnight policy rate as its main benchmark, replacing the current seven-day reverse repo rate. The change would bring China's monetary policy framework more in line with those used by major central banks such as the U.S. Federal Reserve.
ECB to hike rates as Mideast war pushes up inflation
The European Central Bank is poised to raise interest rates for the first time in two and a half years, driven by escalating inflation fueled by the Iran war's energy shock. Despite concerns about slowing growth, the ECB aims to reassure markets by tackling rising consumer prices, which have surpassed its target.
INR appreciates under Rs 95 per dollar after RBI announces measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity
The Indian rupee appreciated 81 paise to close at 94.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday after the Reserve Bank announced measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity. The announcements in the RBI policy boosted investor sentiments after the apex bank asserted that the country's forex reserves provide a sufficient buffer against external shocks. The Reserve Bank on Friday expectedly kept interest rates unchanged for the second time in a row as it weighed the impact of rising energy prices and supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. The RBI kept its repo rate Steady at 5.25% amid uncertainty owing to US-Iran War. However, it expanded the Fully Accessible Route, or FAR, to include all new 15-year, 30-year and 40-year government security issuances. Due to this, the foreign investors will get wider access to longer-tenor Indian government bonds. This also opens up more room to invest in Indias bond market. The central bank has also ...
Central Bank of India targets over Rs 3,500 crore bad-loan recovery in FY27
Central Bank of India plans significant recovery from bad loans exceeding Rs 3,500 crore in FY27. The bank will also introduce wealth management and credit card services in the latter half of the current fiscal year. Development of cash management services for corporate clients is also underway. These initiatives aim to boost the bank's financial performance and non-interest income.
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis
Sri Lanka's central bank enacted a significant 100 basis point policy rate hike, its largest in four years, to combat rising inflation and a weakening rupee. This move comes as the nation grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict, impacting economic growth and foreign reserves.
Retail players can skip Central Bank of India OFS, say analysts, cite margin and earnings concerns
Retail investors are being urged by market analysts to steer clear of the government's shares sale in Central Bank of India. The bank's current margin issues and uncertain future profitability raise red flags. Despite the attractive discount on the offer price, experts forecast further share sales needed for compliance, leading to persistent sales pressure on the stock.
Central Bank of India OFS fully subscribed; Qatar Holding sells 0.4% stake
The government's Rs 2,250 crore share sale in Central Bank of India was fully subscribed, while large block deals were executed in Paytm and Adani Energy
Engineers India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd, Central Bank of India, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and GMR Power & Urban Infra Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 22 May 2026.
Market Stress: How the Middle East war is rattling global markets and economies
The Middle East conflict is significantly impacting global economies, driving up oil prices and weakening currencies. Asia, heavily reliant on imported energy, faces particular vulnerability, with rising food inflation and consumer costs adding to economic pressures worldwide. Investors are closely watching central bank responses to these escalating geopolitical and financial challenges.