The potential liquidity overhang amounts to more than Rs 13 lakh crore
Since 2014, the per-day transaction limit for IMPS was capped at Rs 2 lakh. But now the central bank has increased the limit to Rs 5 lakh.
Even while keeping interest rates low, it may have a re-look at liquidity level in the system
The RBI is expected to keep rates on hold and maintain its accommodative approach, according to a Morgan Stanley recent study.
Standard Chartered also expects a firmer signal, which could be the need of the hour if another surge in infections is completely ruled out
From an elevated $74.2 billion in end-March, the forward dollar holdings were down to $49 billion by end-June
At a time when most fixed income instruments are offering negative real returns, small saving schemes are offering positive real returns
The rupee has mostly been weak against the US dollar in recent months.
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) by IHS Markit India Manufacturing has witnessed a rise from 48.1 in June to 55.3 in July.
RBI may hike the repo rate only by Q1 of next fiscal and continue to maintain the accommodative stance in the interim, says Barclays' Rahul Bajoria