Debt Markets

Corporate India garners Rs 8.7 lakh cr from domestic, overseas markets in 2019; debt preferred route

Of the total Rs 6.2 lakh crore mopped up through Indian debt markets, over Rs 6 lakh crore came from the private placement and Rs 16,425 crore through public issuance

MPC swings from ‘neutral’ to ‘accommodative’, but the RBI show is a non-event until banks play their part

In the backdrop of falling growth and cooling inflation, it was clear that a rate cut was on the cards.

Income tax e-filers decline by over 6.6 lakh in FY19, number of registered filers increases 15% to 8.45 cr: Report

According to statistics put out on Income Tax Department's e-filing website, income tax e-filings in FY 2018-19 was 6.68 crore, down from 6.74 crore in the previous fiscal.

Foreign portfolio investors' selling spree continues; withdraw Rs 1,200 crore from debt markets in July so far

The latest sell-off comes after foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew an amount close to Rs 50,000 crore from the debt markets in last five months

A strategy to make the most of volatile debt markets

In fact, today's Business Standard notes, that when it comes to beat the volatility of debt markets following an accrual strategy works well.

Investor reforms: Withholding tax still a barrier for capital inflows

India's move to ease restrictions for foreign investors in domestic debt markets is unlikely to significantly boost capital inflows unless the government also cuts withholding taxes, a more difficult decision for a country with fiscal challenges.

Rush: Banks may start cutting rates, so lock into FDs now

Retail deposit rates are likely to start falling shortly. The window of opportunity for retaining current rates is small

Bank lower deposit rates; Are lending rate cuts on the way?

With two public sector banks cutting deposit rates and liquidity tightness seen easing, hopes are floating that lenders will soon start cutting their base rates, bringing down the lending rates in the economy.

Worried about companies in debt markets, RBI directs team to monitor trades

The move by the RBI reflects concerns that companies which are building large trading positions in debt and currency markets could pose risks to financial market stability