Bhaskar Dutta is a Special Correspondent for The Economic Times, with a focus on national economic and financial news in India. With a background in financial journalism, Bhaskar's work has been featured in various prominent publications such as Cigalah Group, Rediff.com India Ltd., and Business Standard, covering topics ranging from government borrowing and monetary policy to banking and market trends.
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By: Bhaskar Dutta
The Reserve Bank of India announced that there will be no transactions in government securities, foreign exchange, money markets, and rupee interest rate derivatives on September 18 due to a public holiday in Maharashtra for Eid-e-Milad. The previously declared holiday on September 16 has been canceled.
HDFC Bank has implemented ESG-based risk assessment for wholesale banking loans to promote sustainable finance. Loans exceeding Rs 100 crore undergo detailed environmental and social assessments. The bank aims to increase income for marginal farmers and become climate-neutral by 2032, while also raising green deposits aligned with RBI guidelines.
By: Bhaskar Dutta
From a second assassination attempt against Donald Trump to Indian competition law violations by Amazon and Flipkart; from the government’s plan to use data from quick commerce platforms to regulations against loan defaulters in the shipping industry; from twists in the Oberoi family saga to the latest developments in the financial troubles faced by Byju’s; here’s your news capsule for the day.
By: Bhaskar Dutta
Foreign banks, including Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas, seek clarity from the Reserve Bank of India on norms that hinder an alternative trading model for bonds and swaps. This comes amid a regulatory dispute between European authorities and the RBI, with an October deadline looming for resolution.
From Boeing’s struggles with a massive strike to what the US Fed might do tomorrow; from Nomura’s bid to buy Avendus to government queries about quick-commerce dark stores; from India’s growing EV market to increasing women’s participation in the workforce; here’s your news capsule for the day.
The banking system in India saw a sharp decline in surplus liquidity due to quarterly advance tax payments and upcoming GST payments. This has led to increased borrowing costs for banks. Analysts expect the liquidity situation to improve by the end of the month as government spending accelerates.
Banks have raised concerns to the finance ministry about the Reserve Bank of India's proposed changes to the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR). They argue that the new norms could impact their lending capacity, requiring them to set aside ₹4-5 lakh crore. Banks suggest a staggered implementation for smoother adaptation.
By: Bhaskar Dutta
From a much-awaited US interest rate cut to Donald Trump’s dislike for India’s tariffs; from India’s one nation, one election push, to the Bhartia’s deal for Coca-Cola India’s bottling arm; from Madhuri Dixit picking up Swiggy shares to NTPC’s IPO plans; here’s your news capsule for the day.
By: Rozebud Gonsalves, Bhaskar Dutta
Sovereign bond yields hit a two-and-a-half-year low on Thursday, and the rupee strengthened to a two-month high. The Fed's rate cut and positive commentary boosted emerging market assets, leading to a decline in government bond yields.
By: Bhaskar Dutta
From Israel’s latest strike on Lebanon to global stock market euphoria; from the Adani Group’s push to acquire promoter stake in ITD Cementation to the Indian government’s export boost; from Sharp’s India semiconductor plans to funding plans at Reliance Infrastructure; here’s your news capsule for the day.,
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