Richard Fargose

Richard is an independent financial journalist who tracks financial markets and macroeconomic developments

Rupee at 100 for One-Year Delivery Tests RBI’s Reassurance

MPC Review

The rupee may be undervalued, but dollar demand, costly oil and weak capital flows leave the RBI managing a decline it cannot simply talk away.

Richard Fargose

October 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM IST

istock.com

RBI MPC’s October Hike May be Easy Call; Size of Rate Cycle is Bigger Debate

Richard Fargose

October 1, 2026 at 12:39 PM IST

August CPI Turns October RBI Meeting Into a Live Rate-Hike Call

Inflation at a 20-month high has pushed economists to bring forward tightening calls, with crude, food prices and firmer core inflation narrowing the RBI’s room to wait.

Richard Fargose

September 15, 2026 at 7:20 AM IST

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Poll: India August CPI Seen At 4.8%; inflation pressures broaden

Richard Fargose

September 9, 2026 at 7:37 AM IST

RBI Should Allow Early Exit to Make Its Term VRRR Auctions Effective

Giving banks a controlled exit option could turn poorly subscribed term VRRRs into a more effective instrument for absorbing surplus liquidity.

Richard Fargose

September 3, 2026 at 12:56 PM IST

RBI May Shift From VRRRs to Short-Term Tools as FX Swap Inflows Flood System

Record FCNR inflows have left the RBI with a new problem: how to drain a ₹9.70 trillion liquidity surplus without signalling tighter policy.

Richard Fargose

September 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM IST

istock.com

Equities end down post volatile session; rupee strengthens

Market Wrap

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

September 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM IST

RBI Likely to Persist with VRRRs as Liquidity Surges, No Immediate CRR Move

Richard Fargose

August 31, 2026 at 4:56 PM IST

Gold, Silver Rally May Add to Rupee Pressure as Festival Demand Picks Up

A festive-season rebound in gold and silver demand could lift bullion imports and add to dollar demand, deepening pressure on an already weak rupee.

Dehuti Jani

Richard Fargose

August 26, 2026 at 4:07 AM IST

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Hawkish RBI MPC Minutes Prepare Market For Shallow Rate-Hike Cycle

Richard Fargose

August 20, 2026 at 11:29 AM IST

Asia Mixed as West Asia Conflict, Higher Oil Prices Cloud Sentiment

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 21, 2026 at 2:26 AM IST

istock.com

Risk-off Mood Prevails as US-Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Above $90

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 20, 2026 at 2:11 AM IST

Markets Turn Defensive Amid Fears of Wider Disruption to Energy Trade

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM IST

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Asia Equities Mixed as Softer US PPI, Strong Earnings Lift Sentiment

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM IST

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Asia Stocks Rally as Softer US Inflation Data Dials Back Fed Hike Bets

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM IST

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Asia Rises Despite Escalating US-Iran Conflict and Higher Oil Prices

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 13, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

istock.com

Asia Shares Gain as Chip Rally Extends, Oil Slips on Easing Iran Fears

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM IST

istock.com

Asian Markets Edge Higher as Easing Oil Lifts Sentiment

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 6, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

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Markets Mixed as Softer US Payrolls Boost Fed Pause Hopes

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 3, 2026 at 2:55 AM IST

Risk-off Mood Grips Asia as Chip Selloff Outweighs Easing Oil Prices

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

July 2, 2026 at 2:25 AM IST

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The Bureau

Indian Shares Fall as Oil Rises; Gilt Yields Surge After Inflation Data

India September CPI inflation Hits 5.54%, Highest Since October 2024

RBI measures may lift rupee but raise costs for genuine hedgers

RBI announces special dollar window for PSU oil cos, regulatory measures for FX market

RBI Raises Repo Rate for First Time in Four Years, Shifts Stance to Tightening

RBI raises 2026-27 CPI inflation forecast to 5.2%, flags oil, monsoon risks

India's Balance of Payments to Remain Under Pressure, Keep Rupee Vulnerable - ANZ

RBI Raises 2026-27 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.1%, Flags West Asia, Monsoon Risks

Is the RBI Behind the Curve?

In Search of the Lesser Florican

Maneet Pal Singh