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How the Maharashtra elections could influence the Indian stock market?

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The summary clearly analyzes how the Maharashtra elections could influence the Indian stock market. It touches on crucial points: Policy Continuity vs. Uncertainty : Markets favor predictability. A BJP-led victory will likely ensure ongoing policies focused on infrastructure, which investors see positively. Conversely, shifting to Congress-led governance might introduce temporary uncertainty as markets evaluate potential policy changes. Sectoral Shifts : Maharashtra's economic importance means election outcomes could directly impact key sectors. For instance, infrastructure and real estate might react based on government priorities and policy directions. FPI Activity and Market Trends : The pullback by FPIs in recent months highlights global factors, but local political clarity—especially favoring business-friendly governance—could help stabilize market sentiment. Broader global market trends remain critical in shaping overall movements. ALSO READ,  Benefits of Tax plan...

SBI is Yes Bank’s Savior Again! - Yes Bank’s latest FPO.

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SBI is Yes Bank’s Savior Again!  Heard of that tale of a Sage and a Scorpion? A sage used to go to a riverbank each day to offer his prayers and take a bath. One day, a scorpion bit him while he was entering the river. He felt that painful sting, but at the same time saw that the scorpion was drowning. The sage couldn’t resist seeing a living creature die in front of his eyes. So, he lifted the scorpion in his hand and tried putting it on the shore. But, the scorpion bit him again! Once again the scorpion was drowning and the sage helped it, but the scorpion stung again and again. A man was observing this series of events. He asked the sage, “Why do you keep helping the scorpion when it stings you every time?” The sage replied “It’s about character. If the scorpion maintains its character and keeps stinging, I’m a sage, and it’s my character to help others come what may.” Now, we definitely won’t say that Yes Bank is a scorpion and SBI is a sage but, you would be able ...

SBI slashes FD rates by 40 basis points .

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SBI has cut FD interest rates by 40 basis points across tenors!  The previous generation has hailed fixed deposits so much that even we find it attractive. Whenever a person in India has got some extra money, the first option that comes to mind is getting an FD done. Reasons for this are also simple – no risk of losing money, a decent rate of return (till now it was slightly more than inflation) and an option to get your money back anytime (compromising the interest). But, the latest news from the State Bank of India has put all the FD lovers in dilemma. SBI has cut FD interest rates by 40 basis points across tenors! This is the second rate cut for the month. And, with this, the highest rate offered by SBI on FD now stands at just 5.4% (for fixed deposit that matures in 5 years and up to 10 years). And, the fixed deposit for 7 – 45 days will give only 2.9% return. Besides this, SBI has also slashed the interest rates on bulk deposits (comprising deposits of Rs. 2 crores an...