NSE close · Thu, 1 OctNifty 5022,421.95▼ 0.88%Nifty Bank54,450.75▼ 0.33%Midcap 10058,732.00▼ 1.01%Smallcap 25017,589.05▼ 1.18%India VIX14.46▲ 7.19%IT28,304.70▲ 2.17%Auto25,384.95▼ 3.46%Pharma26,311.55▼ 0.48%FMCG43,789.85▼ 1.61%Metal12,460.70▼ 2.35%Realty835.00▼ 1.46%Energy36,388.15▼ 0.68%PSU Bank7,937.80▼ 0.98%Financials24,556.10▼ 0.38%Media1,546.30▼ 2.33%Defence9,142.55▼ 1.45%Durables35,927.80▼ 1.91%Biggest movesMONEYVIEW▲ 58.5%MOLBIO▲ 15.6%THOMASCOTT▲ 12.3%AUGMONT▲ 10.0%HEROMOTORS▲ 10.0%VIVIANA▲ 10.0%LOKESHMACH▲ 9.5%ANAWIL▼ 11.0% NSE close · Thu, 1 OctNifty 5022,421.95▼ 0.88%Nifty Bank54,450.75▼ 0.33%Midcap 10058,732.00▼ 1.01%Smallcap 25017,589.05▼ 1.18%India VIX14.46▲ 7.19%IT28,304.70▲ 2.17%Auto25,384.95▼ 3.46%Pharma26,311.55▼ 0.48%FMCG43,789.85▼ 1.61%Metal12,460.70▼ 2.35%Realty835.00▼ 1.46%Energy36,388.15▼ 0.68%PSU Bank7,937.80▼ 0.98%Financials24,556.10▼ 0.38%Media1,546.30▼ 2.33%Defence9,142.55▼ 1.45%Durables35,927.80▼ 1.91%Biggest movesMONEYVIEW▲ 58.5%MOLBIO▲ 15.6%THOMASCOTT▲ 12.3%AUGMONT▲ 10.0%HEROMOTORS▲ 10.0%VIVIANA▲ 10.0%LOKESHMACH▲ 9.5%ANAWIL▼ 11.0% OrganisationRBI▲ +54% net tone today
25 stories today · 234 since 24 Sept- From October 1, RBI’s new FEMA rule changes reporting for service exporters receiving overseas payments
- RBI’s forex reserves fell a record $18.34 billion in a week to $747.56 billion
- RBI appointed Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director from October 1, 2026
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- The MPC meets October 5-7 to decide on interest rates
- Economists cite rising inflation and global concerns behind the expected hike
- A rate hike would lift borrowing costs for Indian banks, autos and other rate-sensitive sectors
- SBI Research expects the RBI to begin raising rates in October
- It cites inflation, rupee weakness, global risks and tighter liquidity
- Higher-rate expectations may weigh on Indian borrowers and rate-sensitive stocks
- From 1 October, a new RBI rule changes reporting for service exporters receiving overseas payments
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- Patra says India’s inflation target should align with the advanced-economy average of 2%
- He says anti-inflationary monetary policy makes the biggest contribution to growth
- A 2% target could affect RBI rate policy and Indian banks, lenders and rate-sensitive stocks
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- Janak Raj said the government should have made public the RBI’s 2022 inflation failure report
- He said India is still early in reaping the benefits of flexible inflation targeting
- Inflation-targeting credibility matters for Indian banks and rate-sensitive stocks
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- Chetan Ghate said external members of the MPC should be appointed full-time
- He said flexible inflation targeting has established a credible nominal anchor
- MPC appointment and coordination proposals matter to Indian rate expectations and interest-sensitive sectors
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- Ashima Goyal says MPC members should think independently of the RBI
- The inflation-targeting band gives the MPC flexibility to look through temporary food inflation
- MPC independence and its approach to food inflation matter to rate-sensitive Indian stocks and banks
- RBI issued a Master Circular consolidating existing guidelines on bank credit facilities for SC/ST borrowers
- The guidelines cover lending and loan processing
- Banks must follow consolidated credit guidance for SC/ST borrowers
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- Core inflation helps assess persistent inflationary pressures and the likelihood of second-order effects
- Inflation assessment can influence RBI rate decisions, affecting Indian banks and rate-sensitive stocks
- Eligible mutual funds, insurers and pension funds can seek one-time approval for subsequent acquisitions up to 10%
- Prior approval remains mandatory for the initial acquisition
- Simpler stake-building rules may aid demand for Indian bank shares, including Bank of India
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- The RBI uses a mix of short- and long-term tools to manage banking-system cash
- RBI liquidity management affects funding conditions for Indian banks
