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The Reserve Bank confirmed that the feedback from banks and stakeholders was carefully examined before finalising the new liquidity guidelines. With immediate effect, banks must assign an additional run-off rate of 2.5 percent to deposits from retail and small business customers who use internet and mobile banking.

2 weeks ago | businesstoday.in

More than 50 countries are knocking on Washington’s door for trade talks after U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive new tariff regime sent global markets into a tailspin. In an exclusive interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett, Director of the U.S. National Economic Council, said the sweeping import levies are already reshaping global trade alignments. But the impact on markets has been brutal. U.S. stocks have plunged nearly 10% in just two days — marking their worst performance since the early days of the COVID crisis. Investors are grappling with fears of a full-blown trade war, with China already firing back with retaliatory tariffs. Adding fuel to the fire, a controversial Truth Social video shared by Trump suggested the tariffs may be a pressure tactic aimed at forcing the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates — a claim Hassett denies. Hassett insists there’s no political pressure on the Fed and that consumers won’t bear the brunt — arguing exporters may absorb the cost. But with volatility returning and the global economy on edge, the big question now is: Can these 50 trade talks calm the chaos? Hassett insists there’s no political pressure on the Fed and that consumers won’t bear the brunt — arguing exporters may absorb the cost. But with volatility returning and the global economy on edge, the big question now is: Can these 50 trade talks calm the chaos? Hassett insists there’s no political pressure on the Fed and that consumers won’t bear the brunt — arguing exporters may absorb the cost. But with volatility returning and the global economy on edge, the big question now is: Can these 50 trade talks calm the chaos?

2 weeks ago | businesstoday.in | Amit Mudgill

Since Donald Trump took oath as the 47th US President, India's m-cap has dropped 45.57 lakh crore to Rs 3,86,01,961 crore today from Rs 4,31,59,726 crore on January 20.

2 weeks ago | businesstoday.in

Meanwhile, Trump showed no indication of reversing his tariff plans. His firm stance comes amidst a turbulent market environment, with no deal in sight with China until the trade deficit issue is resolved.

2 weeks ago | businesstoday.in

Bangalore’s real estate prices have surged dramatically in recent years, driven by economic growth, the booming IT sector, and an influx of professionals from across the country. However, concerns are mounting that this rapid appreciation might not be sustainable.