Shaghil Bilali is a Deputy News Editor at The Economic Times. He specializes in finance-related topics, including personal finance, investment strategies, and commodities and futures, while also covering themes such as HR and workforce issues, employee benefits, and general assignment news. Shaghil's insights and expertise have been featured in ZEE Business, The Economic Times, Share Market Updates, Metals Daily, and MSN.
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By: Shaghil Bilali
The RBI is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in the June 5 MPC meeting despite concerns over rising fuel prices, a weaker rupee and geopolitical tensions. Experts believe FD rates are unlikely to rise soon as liquidity conditions, credit growth and deposit growth have stabilised. Most analysts see little chance of an immediate repo rate hike, suggesting FD investors may have to wait longer for any meaningful increase in fixed deposit interest rates.
By: Shaghil Bilali
Shaghil Bilali Will fixed deposit (FD) interest rates move higher if the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raises the repo rate from 5.25% at the
By: Shaghil Bilali
The Jammu & Kashmir Employees' Federation has urged the 8th Pay Commission to implement a fitment factor of 3.05 and a minimum basic pay of Rs 55,000 for central government employees. Their proposal includes revising family units, merging dearness allowance, and adjusting for increased consumption costs to achieve this target.
By: Shaghil Bilali
The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% has provided relief to home loan borrowers, but rising inflation could trigger future rate hikes and costlier EMIs. Borrowers can reduce interest burden through strategies such as home loan prepayments, paying an extra EMI annually, or refinancing at lower rates. These methods can save lakhs in interest and significantly shorten loan tenure.
By: Shaghil Bilali
Despite the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged, several factors suggest banks may increase fixed deposit rates soon. Rising inflation, a high deposit-credit ratio, and attractive small savings schemes are pushing banks to offer better returns to attract investors after a period of low FD rates.
By: Shaghil Bilali
Shaghil Bilali It was a moment of relief for home loan borrowers with loans linked to the floating rate as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor
By: Shaghil Bilali
The 8th Pay Commission is consulting stakeholders before finalising its recommendations, while central government employees await clarity on salary hikes and arrears. If implemented with a 20-month delay, arrears may be payable from January 1, 2026. Depending on the fitment factor, Level 6–10 employees may receive estimated arrears ranging from Rs 7.08 lakh to Rs 20.87 lakh.
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Shaghil Bilali The RBI MPC today kept the repo rate steady at 5.25% for the third time in a row, with the last adjustment made back in December 2025.
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Shaghil Bilali The 8 th Pay Commission is currently holding consultations with employee and pensioner bodies and other stakeholders.
By: Shaghil Bilali
Major mutual fund houses, including HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Nippon India and Tata Mutual Fund, have temporarily restricted large investments in gold ETFs amid surging demand, higher import duties and limited gold supply. Experts say retail investors and existing SIPs remain unaffected. The curbs mainly impact HNIs, while new investors are advised to invest gradually and maintain a 10-15% gold allocation.
