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…

Iran lists 3 demands to end war: Reparations, rights, security guarantees

It’s unclear if the US is willing to give Iran such a pledge and if it would be able to insist on Israel doing the same By Ben Bartenstein, Donato Paolo Mancini and Samy Adghirni   Iran has told regional intermediaries that for a ceasefire, the US must guarantee that neither it nor Israel will…

Infosys shares: Buyback worth Rs 18,000 crore opens tomorrow; check entitlement ratio, eligibility and target price

Infosys plans to repurchase 10 crore fully paid-up equity shares of face value Rs 5 each, representing up to 2.41 per cent of its total paid-up equity share capital. The buyback price has been set at Rs 1,800 per share. Infosys Ltd‘s Rs 18,000 crore share buyback programme will open for subscription on Thursday (November…

India’s industrial output growth remains unchanged at 4% in September

Manufacturing output expanded 4.8 per cent during September, while the electricity sector grew 3.1 per cent. In contrast, mining activity slipped 0.4 per cent during the period The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth stood at 4 per cent in September, unchanged from August, supported by growth in the manufacturing sector, according to data released…

RBI MPC Meeting: What does Indian stock market expect from the upcoming meeting?

Brokerage firm Emkay Global Financial Services, said, in a note, that there are enough reasons for the RBI to depart from its recent guidance, deliver a further 25bps easing in October, and adopt an open-ended policy approach/guidance for more easing ahead.   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has started its three-day Monetary Policy Committee…

UPI may not stay free forever, warns RBI governor amid growing subsidy burden

Malhotra underlined that while India’s commitment to accessible, secure digital payments remains firm, long-term sustainability cannot be overlooked.   The Reserve Bank of India has signalled that the era of entirely free digital transactions may be nearing its end. As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues to scale new heights, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stressed…

Sensex, Nifty gain 1% as IT stocks lead market recovery; ITC Hotels fall 4%

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 631.55 points to end at 76,532.96, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 205.85 points to close at 23,163.10.  Benchmark stock market indices added almost 1%, extending their run for the second consecutive day, fuelled by a rise in information technology (IT) sector stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 631.55 points to end at 76,532.96,…