Banks are struggling to attract deposits as policy rate cuts are slowly reflected in deposit rates. Savers are moving funds to other investments. This situation pressures bank profits. State-run banks are better positioned than private ones. Deposit growth has slowed significantly. Banks are competing for funds, keeping costs high.Read More
Gold and silver prices are falling sharply since the West Asia conflict began. This sell-off has erased most of gold’s gains and pushed silver into losses for 2026. A strengthening dollar is also pressuring bullion. Experts suggest current dips could be an attractive entry point for investors anticipating a rebound as tensions ease.Read More
Zerodha is doubling brokerage fees to ₹40 for certain intraday derivatives trades from April 1. This applies to traders not meeting SEBI’s 50% cash collateral rule, a gap Zerodha previously covered. The move follows declining volumes and potential STT hikes, prompting other brokers to consider similar pricing adjustments to offset rising costs.Read More
Sebi now permits stock brokers to accept WhatsApp buy/sell instructions from investors, provided these messages are retrievable for investigations. This move addresses compliance concerns and the risk of ‘front running’, allowing WhatsApp chats to be considered legally verifiable records if properly logged and preserved by brokers.Read More
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