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Call rates soar to 15% on year-end liquidity pressure
The year-end rush for funds ahead of a holiday-shortened week pushed interest rates in the call money market to 15 per cent on Friday, 550 basis points higher than the previous close. Such a level was last seen in November 2008. Also, banks borrowed to cover fortnightly reserve needs for four days, adding to the liquidity pressure. According to norms, banks need to set aside 4.75 per cent of net demand