The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from June 3 to June 5, 2026. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: – The MPC unanimously decided to maintain the repo rate at 5.25%. Consequently, the SDF rate is […]

Introduction In the early days of 2020, as the world was grappling with the uncertainty and fear brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian financial markets found themselves in uncharted waters. Markets were tumbling, liquidity was drying up and investors were anxious. Among those most affected were retail investors, who watched helplessly as their […]

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from September 29 to October 1, 2025. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: Part A: RBI’s Policy decision Rationale: 1.  Inflation The headline inflation for FY26 has been revised downwards to […]

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from October 7-9, 2024. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: Part A: RBI’s Policy decision Rationale: 1. Inflation CPI headline inflation softened significantly in July and August with favorable base […]

Introduction The Indian bond market is a critical component of the nation’s financial ecosystem. This substantial market size not only highlights the maturity and depth of India’s debt instruments but also underscores the potential for future growth. In the context of global financial landscapes, where the world’s bond market stands at a staggering US$145 trillion, […]

Introduction Gold has always been a popular choice for people who want to invest. This is especially true in India during holidays like Akshaya Tritiya and Diwali when buying gold is considered auspicious. Because of the ever-increasing cost of actual gold, millennials are turning to more convenient and less risky ways to invest in the […]

In the past decade, the digital revolution in India has caused a stir. We no longer only use technology to order food, clothing and appliances, but  can also purchase cars and jewellery online. Furthermore, the wealth-tech sector has seen the emergence of numerous online players offering financial products and services. Gold, which is highly valued […]

Mankind has treasured gold for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used gold for jewelry and decorative items, while the Greeks and Romans used it for coins and other currency. Gold has a special place in human culture and history. It has been used as a symbol of wealth, power, and prestige. People have been […]

Fiscal Deficit The government has achieved its budgeted fiscal deficit target for FY25-26 at 4.4% of GDP, thereby meeting the fiscal consolidation objective set in FY20-21 to reduce the deficit below 4.5% by FY25-26. For FY26–27, the government has set a fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP, exceeding market expectations Deficit Statistics   2024-2025 […]