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The Reserve Bank of India faces uphill task | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to raise the repo rate twice by as much as 50 basis points by the end of December 2026 in line with global tightening cycle and excess liquidity in the banking system. Market participants…
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RBI headquarter | Photo Credit: bl-online Administrator The 20-month-high retail inflation of 4.8% in August 2026 has significantly increased the probability of an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its next meeting in October, according to economists. Inflation in August as measured by the Consumer Price Index…
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Former Reserve Bank of India Governor C. Rangarajan has criticised the consolidation of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), saying the move has undermined their local and regional character and could eventually lead to their merger with universal banks. “What has happened to Regional Rural Banks?” Mr. Rangarajan asked while speaking at an event in Chennai marking…
The central bank may prioritise closing its $137 billion open short forward dollar positions , with the FCNR(B) deposits received , according to experts and industry insiders. “The RBI has an outstanding short forward position of USD 137 Bn. If the RBI decides to not roll over the outstanding positions the INR liquidity will be…
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India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to $4.2 billion, or 0.5% of GDP, in the first quarter of 2026-27, compared with $3.4 billion, or 0.4% of GDP, in the year-ago period, according to preliminary data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday. The widening deficit was primarily driven by a higher merchandise…
RBI | Photo Credit: Reuters Indian economy has navigated well the external uncertainties and supply chain pressures, underpinned by healthy demand conditions and resilient performance of the industrial and services sectors, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin. “The global economy is dealing with uncertain economic environment, supply chain disruptions and fragmented trading…
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FILE PHOTO: Reserve Bank of India | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued the ‘Guidance on Regulatory Expectations for Data Governance’ for banks and other Regulated Entities (REs) prescribing a comprehensive framework to strengthen governance of data across the banking system. The objective of the guidance is to…
In the times when RBI increased rates, weighted average deposit rates increased 259 basis points, more than the repo rate increase of 250 points in the period. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Transmission of the 50 basis points (bps) rate cut between March and April 2026 , was uneven across sectors, according to Reserve Bank…
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The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged and maintain a neutral policy stance in its latest bi-monthly review, according to Nuvama Research. The three-day meeting of the MPC started on Wednesday. The policy outcome is scheduled to be announced on Friday by RBI Governor…
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The Centre expects Rs 3.16 lakh crore in dividends and surpluses from the Reserve Bank of India, nationalised banks, and financial institutions in 2026-27, up about 3.75 per cent over the current fiscal. During the current fiscal year, as per the Revised Estimate (RE) presented in Parliament, the central government is expected to get about…
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