Banks, autos, and realty stocks in focus as RBI likely to deliver third straight rate cut

Banks, autos, and realty sectors are in focus as the RBI is widely expected to announce a third consecutive rate cut. With retail inflation easing below 4%, economists are divided between a 25-basis-point or a bolder 50-basis-point cut. The decision aims to strike a balance between growth support and addressing global uncertainties and inflation risks.