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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 10 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM IST

Bond Bull Market May Pause, But India’s Rally Is Far From Over: Expert

India’s government bond market may be entering a consolidation phase after a sharp rally, but the broader uptrend remains intact, according to market experts. With the 10-year benchmark yield having already fallen below 7 percent after the Reserve Bank of India signalled a plan to ease the system’s liquidity deficit, analysts say further downside in yields is still possible if policy support and liquidity conditions remain favourable.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 08:51 AM IST

RBI’s Hawkish Turn Signals More Rate Hikes Ahead, Economists Say

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points and shift its policy stance to “calibrated tightening” has been read by economists as a clear warning that the easing cycle is over. Analysts say the central bank has left the door open for at least another 50 basis points of hikes if inflation and external pressures do not soften.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 07:28 AM IST

Higher Mortgage Costs May Slow Housing Sales, Realtors Warn After RBI Rate Hike

India’s real estate industry is bracing for a possible slowdown in home sales after the Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points, lifting borrowing costs for homebuyers. Industry bodies CREDAI and NAREDCO said the increase could weigh on festive-season demand, even as underlying housing sentiment remains supported by long-term end-user demand and recent sales resilience in major cities.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 05:56 AM IST

RBI Eases FEMA Reporting Fears as New Rules Clarify Freelancers, Creators and SaaS Startups

The Reserve Bank of India has moved to calm market anxiety over the new foreign exchange reporting framework, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra clarifying that routine cross-border transactions by individuals and businesses are not being targeted by the latest changes. The guidance is especially relevant for freelancers, digital creators and SaaS startups that depend on overseas clients, platform payouts and recurring foreign receipts.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 05:07 AM IST

Over 54% of Urban Households Say Economic Conditions Have Worsened, RBI Survey Finds

More than half of urban households in India said economic conditions deteriorated over the past year, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest consumer confidence survey. The share of respondents reporting worsening conditions rose to 54.5% in the latest reading from 50.5% in July and 40.9% in September last year, underscoring persistent household unease despite broader macroeconomic resilience.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 03:58 AM IST

More Than Half of Urban Households Say India’s Economy Has Deteriorated, RBI Survey Finds

A Reserve Bank of India survey has found a sharp rise in pessimism among urban households, with 54.5% of respondents saying economic conditions have worsened, up from 50.5% in July and 40.9% in September last year. The reading underscores persistent pressure on consumer sentiment even as policymakers seek to sustain growth and contain inflation.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 03:12 AM IST

RBI sees liquidity surplus draining by year-end, signals CRR hike remains a last resort

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the banking system’s liquidity surplus is expected to be absorbed within the current financial year, suggesting the central bank is in no rush to tighten conditions aggressively. He indicated that raising the cash reserve ratio would be one of the least preferred tools for withdrawing liquidity, underscoring the RBI’s preference for more measured operations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 02:41 AM IST

RBI Opens Account Aggregator Network to Interoperability, Easing Financial Data Sharing for Consumers

The Reserve Bank of India has moved to make the Account Aggregator framework interoperable, allowing customers to share financial data across platforms without being locked into a single provider. The change is designed to simplify consent-based information flows between banks, lenders and consumers, strengthening convenience in digital finance while keeping customer approval at the centre of the system.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance09 Oct 2026, 01:50 AM IST

Indian Households Shift Toward Secured Borrowing as Gold Loans Surge and Card Dues Cool

Indian household borrowing is showing a clear tilt toward secured credit, with loans against gold jewellery rising sharply even as credit card dues and consumer durable loans post only modest growth. Reserve Bank of India data indicate that personal loans remain a major driver of bank credit, but the mix is changing in favour of collateral-backed lending.

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