Monetary Policy

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Talks Economic Stability Amid Global Turmoil

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das reassures that the Indian economy is navigating smoothly despite global challenges. In this video, we discuss his comments on the current economic situation, the measures taken by the Reserve Bank of India, and how India is managing external pressures.

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Retail inflation likely to average 4.5% in FY25: RBI Deputy Governor

Tue, Oct 15, 2024

The retail inflation is projected to average 4.5 per cent in 2024-25 and align with the target on a durable basis by 2025-26, RBI deputy governor Michael Debabrata Patra has said at a conference here.

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RBI MPC meeting: Repo rate, CPI inflation, GDP forecasts, UPI transaction limits, NBFC and more

Wed, Oct 09, 2024

For the 10th consecutive time, there was no change in India's repo rate as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das-led Monetary Policy Meeting (MPC) on Wednesday (October 9, 2024) maintained it at 6.50 per cent. The big change came in the face of the Central Bank changing the policy stance to 'netral' from 'withdrawal of accommodation'. On the other hand, there were no changes in the GDP forecast and Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation estimates for FY25. In his address on Wednesday, Das said, "The MPC considered it appropriate to change the stance to neutral and remain unambiguously focused on bringing inflation to target durably.

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Wall Street roars back on robust jobs report, dovish Powell remarks

Sat, Jan 05, 2019

Wall Street rebounded on Friday after a strong payrolls report and remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that suggested the central bank would be flexible with monetary policy.

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IMF warns storms clouds gathering for global economy

Tue, Dec 11, 2018

"But like many of you, I see storm clouds building, and fear the work on crisis prevention is incomplete," he said at  banking  conference hosted by Bloomberg.

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RBI monetary policy: Rates to be hiked, or cut? Here is what will weigh on MPC members' mind

Mon, Jun 04, 2018

A Reuters poll before the January-March growth data showed that 40 percent of nearly 60 respondents saw a rate hike on Wednesday, while nearly 70 percent of 44 projected that in August - a sharp contrast to an April survey seeing an increase only in 2019`s second half. But the robust growth data caused some to see a rate increase sooner rather than later for the repo rate, at its lowest since November 2010. 

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6 pct: Know what experts are saying

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy repo rate unchanged at 6.00 percent on Thursday for the fourth straight meeting and stuck to its `neutral` stance as expected to support an early recovery in economic growth as inflation eases.

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RBI policy review 2018 highlights: Here are top 10 points

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

RBI policy review 2018 highlights: The MPC decision is consistent with the neutral stance of monetary policy in consonance with the objective to achieve medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4 per cent within a band of +/- 2 per cent, while supporting growth. 

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Indian rupee to dollar: Here is a major mark currency may cross

Mon, Feb 26, 2018

We are in the second month of CY 2018 and it seems 2017 is far away in our memory. The year has already thrown too many variables at us and the resultant volatility in various asset classes have been difficult to fathom.

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Did RBI just make a case for LTCG removal? Policy document suggests so

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Amid debate over the government move to tax long term capital gains (LTCG) from equities, Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel said today that India has five taxes on capital and warned of their impact on investments and savings.

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RBI maintains status quo; repo rate unchanged at 6%

Wed, Feb 07, 2018

The reverse repo rate under the  liquidity adjustment facility  (LAF) remains at 5.75% 

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What happens if RBI maintains status quo on repo rates

Wed, Feb 07, 2018

If you’re wondering how the Reserve Bank’s decision impacts you personally we have got the solution. Read on to find out.  

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RBI expected to keep rates on hold for now

Wed, Feb 07, 2018

The Reserve Bank of India, meeting amid a global market storm, is widely expected to keep its key rate on hold on Wednesday, but toughen its rhetoric as inflation has accelerated sharply, making an increasing number of analysts see a hike this year.

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Fed expected to keep interest rates steady as Yellen era ends

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

Investors will focus on the US central bank`s gauge of inflation, which remains stubbornly below its 2 percent target, the risks it sees to its economic outlook, and any assessment of the impact of the Trump administration`s tax overhaul on growth.

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BOJ hoses down market speculation of early stimulus exit

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

BOJ Deputy Governor Kikuo Iwata said on Wednesday the central bank must maintain its "powerful" monetary easing with inflation still distant from its 2 percent target.  

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How will this Budget impact your financial plans?

Sun, Jan 28, 2018

The government is likely to use this Budget to signal a shift in its policy focus from monetary policy to fiscal policy

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2018 global growth to roll to highs not seen in eight years: Reuters poll

Wed, Jan 24, 2018

The global economy is expected to grow at a robust pace this year and reach an altitude not seen since 2010, as momentum builds in developed economies and inflation revives, Reuters polls of over 500 economists showed.

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Gold hits 4-month high as dollar index falls to 3-year low

Tue, Jan 16, 2018

Gold prices hit a four-month peak on Monday as the U.S. dollar index slumped to its lowest in three years but analysts said the greenback`s slide could be short-lived as it was not driven by fundamentals.

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Global Markets: Stocks scale new record highs, dollar stuck

Fri, Jan 05, 2018

World stocks scaled fresh record highs on Friday, while the dollar stuck near four-month lows before crucial payroll numbers that could underpin growing confidence in the world`s biggest economy.

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With rate hike in the bag, Federal Reserve may hint at Trump effect on economy

Wed, Dec 13, 2017

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday, but, more significantly, it may give its strongest hint yet on how the Trump administration`s tax overhaul could affect the U.S. economy.

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India Inc expresses disappointment over RBI's policy status quo

Wed, Dec 06, 2017

India Inc today expressed disappointment over RBI's decision to hold fire, saying there is a need to revive domestic demand and encourage investment through lower cost of capital to crank up growth.

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RBI working closely with government on bank recapitalisation plan

Wed, Dec 06, 2017

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working very closely with the government on a $32.43 billion bank recapitalisation plan it had outlined in October to deal with huge bad loans at state-run lenders.

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RBI holds repo rate at 6%; here's what experts have to say

Wed, Dec 06, 2017

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