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TREND | 20 Aug 2025

Dollar grinds higher with Fed in focus in run-up to Jackson Hole

Economic Times

The dollar strengthened on Wednesday as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium for signals on future monetary policy. Market participants are keenly watching for any indication of a potential pushback against anticipated rate cuts. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut its cash rate.

Likely deflationary effect of GST reforms may give RBI's rate-setting panel room for 25-50 bps rate cut

Business Line | 19 Aug 2025 7 more

Indian Economy

TREND | 19 Aug 2025

Shaping the Urban Challenge Fund: Seven steps to strengthen delivery

Business Standard

Making cities engines of growth will take more than money. Here are seven steps to strengthen the delivery of the Budget's Urban Challenge Fund

Indian Economy

TREND | 19 Aug 2025

July 2025 Economy Update: CPI inflation moderates MoM, unemployment falls

Indian Economy

Trendlyne Analysis

In July, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to 1.6%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation fell further into the negative zone, reaching a two-year low of -0.6% in July. The sequential drop in CPI inflation was mainly due to a favourable base effect and a strong monsoon that kept food inflation in check.

The RBI said the inflation outlook for FY26 had become more benign than expected, supported by healthy autumn crop sowing and strong food grain buffer stocks. Nuvama expects food inflation to stay low, with core inflation kept in check. Meanwhile, Nomura sees inflation bottoming out now and hovering around 2% until November before rising again.

Indian Economy

TREND | 18 Aug 2025

New Mechanism For Cheque Clearance From October: Check Key Changes Proposed By RBI

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The new guidelines propose a significant change in cheque clearance from the current process, which generally takes up to two working days for settlement.

Indian Economy

TREND | 17 Aug 2025

8th pay commission payout may trigger rate hike cycle in FY27: Report

Business Standard

QuantEco Research says delayed 8th CPC payouts with arrears could fuel inflation, tilt growth balance and push RBI to resume rate hikes in late FY27 or early FY28

Indian Economy

TREND | 17 Aug 2025

Pick of BL commodities - August 17, 2025

Business Line

Last week, data showed that a couple of listed Indian companies and firms floated by Indians abroad sourced basmati rice from Pakistan despite a ban by the Indian government. The Indian government is looking to mix soyameal in Bharat atta (flour) as part of its strategy to cut protein deficiency among Indians. The Technology Mission on Cotton is yet to be launched, as announced by the government in the Budget. The India Meteorological Department has said that the south-west monsoon was 20% deficient during August 1-15, and scientists are using drones to capture the mating behaviour of Humpback dolphins.

Indian Economy

TREND | 16 Aug 2025

Revaluation gains lift India's forex kitty to $693.6 billion

Economic Times

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.7 billion, reaching $693.6 billion in the week ending August 8, according to RBI data. This rise was primarily driven by revaluation gains from a weaker dollar and higher gold prices, partially offset by the RBI's market intervention, including $5 billion in FX swaps.

Indian Economy

TREND | 15 Aug 2025

IRCTC harbours fintech ambitions with new payment aggregator entity

Business Standard

With RBI's in-principle nod for IRCTC Payments, the rail PSU plans to process transactions in-house, cut costs, and expand payment services beyond railways

Indian Economy

TREND | 15 Aug 2025

India Inc turns to equity, bonds as cheaper bank loans remain elusive

Business Standard

With RBI rate cuts yet to fully pass through to bank loans, corporate India is tapping bond and equity markets at record levels, taking advantage of lower costs and better valuations

Indian Economy

TREND | 15 Aug 2025

Liquidity framework can be fine-tuned

Business Line

Money matters. The RBI working group on liquidity management could consider slight changes in CRR compliance and VRRR norms

Banks roll over 1.82 trn at RBI's 8-day VRRR auction to absorb liquidity

Business Standard | 14 Aug 2025, 08:49PM 2 more