RBI initiated a rate-cutting cycle in Feb, reducing the repo rate by 25 basis points, but most banks have not lowered deposit rates significantly. Home loan borrowers have benefitted, but depositors have seen limited impact, with weighted average domestic term deposit rates at an eight-year high. The central bank is expected to announce another 25 basis point repo rate cut, but transmission to banks’ cost of funds may be delayed due to changing depositor behavior and liquidity pressures.
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AAP disengages from INDIA bloc, says alliance was only for 2024 LS polls
AAP has officially disengaged from the INDIA bloc, asserting that the coalition was solely formed for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and alleging a secret alliance between BJP and Congress. AAP's Anurag Dhanda criticized the two major parties for their collusion, claiming it undermines basic public services, and emphasized that AAP would independently contest upcoming elections while still supporting opposition positions in Parliament. The party's previous alliance with Congress has been marked by tensions and...
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