RBI injects ₹79,256 crore into banking system via overnight VRR auction

The liquidity injected was much lower than the notified amount of ₹1 trillion, despite the sharp drop in surplus liquidity in the banking system due to advance tax payments The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday infused ₹79,256 crore transient liquidity into the banking system through overnight variable rate (VRR) auction.   The RBI…

Govt grants exporters relief on export obligations amid West Asia crisis

Under Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme, domestic firms are allowed to import duty-free machines but they have to meet certain export obligations against that   The government has granted certain relaxations to exporters in fulfilling their export obligations, as the trading community is facing difficulties in the movement of goods due to the ongoing…

Silver price crosses Rs 2 lakh mark for first time, here’s the outlook and risks ahead

Silver rates hit a record high of Rs 2,00,362 per kg on the MCX today rising Rs 1420 against the previous close of Rs 1,98,942.  Prices of silver crossed the Rs 2 lakh per kg mark on MCX for the first time ever tracking the broader uptrend in precious metals. Silver rates hit a record…

Citi upgrades India to ‘overweight’, sees Nifty hitting 26,000 by December

There is ‘meaningful upside’ in Indian equities amid ‘less demanding’ valuations, Citi said in a note. Citi upgrades India to ‘Overweight,’ sees Nifty hitting 26,000 by year-end Citi has upgraded India to ‘Overweight’ from ‘Neutral’ in its latest research report, citing attractive valuations, improving consumption trends amid tax cuts and potential 50 bps rate cut.…