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New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest Bulletin, highlighted that corporate growth in India will be shaped by strengthening supply chains, improving cost efficiencies, and fostering technological innovations. The central bank noted that these factors will play a key role in maintaining competitiveness and shaping overall corporate performance in the years ahead. Also Read | Centre Notifies Gallantry Award Citations for Defence Personnel, Including H ...Read More >
Mumbai: High-frequency indicators pointed to the likelihood of robust September-quarter growth, central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra had said during the October 1 monetary policy review, although he was more circumspect about the pace of economic expansion in 2H of FY26 due to the impact of punitive US tariffs. "Several indicators suggest that agricultural prospects are bright in the current year; consequently, rural demand is likely to be buoyant," Malhotra was cited as saying in the minutes ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): An additional policy rate cut is expected before the end of the year, alongside recent GST simplifications, indicating that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us. These factors, combined with domestic regulatory easing, are likely to foster a gradual recovery in credit demand, said a report by Goldman Sachs. "We expect an additional policy rate cut before year-end, and the recent GST simplification signals that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us. We exp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): An additional policy rate cut is expected before the end of the year, alongside recent GST simplifications, indicating that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us. These factors, combined with domestic regulatory easing, are likely to foster a gradual recovery in credit demand, said a report by Goldman Sachs. "We expect an additional policy rate cut before year-end, and the recent GST simplification signals that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us. We exp ...Read More >
India formally adopted an inflation targeting (IT) framework in 2016, following the recommendations of the Urjit Patel Committee in 2014 and the subsequent Monetary Policy Framework Agreement of 2015 between the Government and the Reserve Bank of India. The idea of a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) with an inflation-targeting mandate had already been put forward by the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC) in 2013, chaired by Justice BN Srikrishna. Since its formal adoption in ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Two academics on the RBI's monetary policy committee -- Nagesh Kumar and Ram Singh -- called for shifting the policy stance to accommodative, citing subdued inflation and the need to support growth but governor Sanjay Malhotra said such a move would amount to giving "definitive forward guidance" on the next step, which he felt was inappropriate given global uncertainty.The minutes of the Sept 29-Oct 1 MPC meeting released by RBI on Wednesday showed that most members felt that a rate cut ...Read More >
Mumbai: The long transition provided to banks on the new expected credit loss (ECL) provision guidelines will limit the impact on bank balance sheets, State Bank of India (SBI) chairman CS Setty said Wednesday. The comments came a day after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a draft circular on the ECL framework, which will replace incurred-loss-based provisioning framework that banks use currently. The central bank has proposed 100% provisions against unsecured loans after one year of the ...Read More >
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, building on gains from last week as a flurry of AI-related dealmaking and softer labor market trends bolstered expectations for an interest-rate cut. The resilience in equities came despite the federal government shutdown showing little signs of resolution, underscoring the persistent appetite for tech stocks and an increased focus on the upcoming earnings season for cues on the trajectory of the economy. "The current AI infrastructure buildo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 6 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading in the positive territory in early trade on Monday, propelled by buying in bank stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 67.62 points to 81,274.79 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 22.3 points to 24,916.55. Later, both the key benchmark indices extended their rally. The BSE benchmark gauge quoted 170.85 points higher at 81,376.75, and the Nifty traded 50.40 points up at 24,944.30. From the Sensex firm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite global turbulence caused by trade friction and geopolitical shocks, India has been able to stand out as a rare anchor of stability in a volatile world, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday. In his address at the fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave here, Malhotra said policy continuity, institutional resilience and reform momentum have enabled India to avoid major financial crises and remain among the fastest-growing large economies, with inflation ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 3 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced for the second straight session on Friday, powered by buying in metal and telecom stocks following a firm trend in global markets. After swinging between gains and losses for most of the session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 223.86 points, or 0.28 per cent, to settle at 81,207.17. During the day, the index touched a high of 81,251.99 and a low of 80,649.57, gyrating 602.42 points. As many as 2,710 stocks advanced while 1,490 de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Inflation in India during the current financial year and the next (FY26 and FY27) is expected to be much lower than the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projections, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI). The report argued that the central bank's approach should not be seen only as "monetary policy" but also as a broader "regulatory policy" that reflects India's unique economic conditions. SBI highlighted that several domestic factors are easing ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The Reserve Bank on Wednesday proposed to raise the lending limit for banks against shares to Rs 1 crore and for IPO financing to Rs 25 lakh per person, a move that will increase the availability of credit to investors. Currently, banks can lend up to Rs 20 lakh against shares and Rs 10 lakh towards IPO financing. Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra also proposed to provide an enabling framework for Indian banks to finance acquisitions by ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices rebounded sharply on Wednesday after an eight-day slump, with the Sensex jumping 715.69 points, helped by buying in bank and financial stocks after the RBI left key interest rates unchanged and revised upward its growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6.8 per cent. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 715.69 points or 0.89 per cent to settle at 80,983.31. During the day, it surged 800.81 points or 0.99 per cent to 81,068.43. The 50-share NSE Nifty cli ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The rupee recovered 12 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 88.68 (provisional) against US dollar on Wednesday, as the Central Bank in its monetary policy decision announced a host of measures to support exporters and bring stability to the domestic unit. Forex traders said the rupee advanced against the US dollar as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent and maintained a neutral stance in its fourth Monetary Policy of FY2 ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a bid to improve credit flow, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it would provide an enabling framework for Indian banks to finance acquisitions by Indian corporates. This has been a long-pending demand of Indian banks. Recently, the State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty also made a strong case for permitting banks to provide funding for mergers and acquisitions, as done by global lenders. "To start with, we will make a formal request from the IBA (to the RBI)... at least start with ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 1 (UNI) In a closely watched move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained status quo on its repo rate, keeping a neutral monetary policy stance even as global uncertainties, including higher US tariffs, weigh on the Indian economy. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to keep the repo rate steady at 5.5 percent, after lowering rates by 100 basis points earlier this year. ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 1: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday reiterated that the central bank has no proposal to impose a fee on transactions done through Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The governor's clarification came during his address after the post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Malhotra stated that he had never said UPI could stay free forever, but he noted that someone needs to bear the costs associated with its functioning. "What I said was there ...Read More >
New Delhi: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday cautioned that the US-imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports will weigh on India's growth momentum, even as he expressed confidence in the economy's resilience. Presenting the monetary policy review, he said growth in the second half of FY2025-26 could decelerate due to global trade uncertainties, though domestic factors will cushion the impact. Tariff And Trade Risks Malhotra highlighted that 25% of the tariffs are 'reciprocal' while another ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday reiterated that the central bank has no proposal to impose a fee on transactions done through Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The governor's clarification came during his address after the post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Malhotra stated that he had never said UPI could stay free forever, but he noted that someone needs to bear the costs associated with its functioning. "What I s ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) To enhance the resilience of the financial sector, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday announced that the expected credit loss (ECL) framework for provisioning is proposed to be made applicable to all financial institutions from April 1, 2027. Announcing the fourth bi-monthly monetary policy, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the ECL framework of provisioning with prudential floors is proposed to be made applicable to all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Small Finance Banks ( ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Wednesday, announced several measures to help exporters tide over challenges posed by the imposition of 50% tariffs by the US. These include reduced paperwork and compliance burden for small exporters and importers. "The export sector is a vital part of India's economy," RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said while announcing steps to further strengthen the sector and enhance ease of doing business for traders. Extension of the time period for repatria ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian benchmark indices opened with mild gains on Wednesday, as investors await the decision of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision. As of 9.30 am, the Sensex was up 144 points, or 0.18 per cent at 80,412, and the Nifty advanced 17 points, or 0.07 per cent at 24,628. The broad cap indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100, inched up 0.52 and 0.29 per cent, respectively. Shriram Finance, Tech Mahindra, Trent and Tata Consumer Pro ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading in the positive territory in early trade on Wednesday, after eight days of decline, on value-buying at lower levels ahead of the RBI's interest rate decision later in the day. Buying in blue-chip Reliance Industries also added to markets' optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 142.63 points to 80,410.25 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 50.75 points to 24,661.85. From the Sensex firms, Sun Pharma, Trent, Te ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The rupee recovered 5 paise to 88.75 against US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. Forex traders said the Indian rupee traded in a narrow range after it closed at its lowest on Tuesday, driven primarily by persistent foreign fund outflows and mounting trade concerns. Moreover, investors are also awaiting the Monetary Policy Committee decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for further cues. At the interban ...Read More >
Gold Rate in India Outlook: US shutdown fears, tariff uncertainty, weak Indian currency valuations, and strong festive season demand are among the key factors fuelling the gold price record rally. After witnessing their best-ever monthly gain in September in 14 years, gold prices will remain highly volatile on Wednesday, October 1. Uncertainty around the US government shutdown will push global investors towards gold. The US government funding is at stake and may collapse by the end of Tuesday i ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The rupee continued to plumb new depths, hitting an intraday low of 88.80 on Tuesday and ending the day at a fresh closing low for the second consecutive session at 88.79 to the greenback. The latest weakness is primarily driven by the worries over how the monetary policy committee would act on the key interest rates on Wednesday. The currency opened four paise lower at 88.79 and went down further to hit an all-time low of 88.80. With this, the unit has fallen 3.71% so far this year and ...Read More >
Mumbai- Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday after a volatile session, marking the eighth consecutive session of southward movement due to relentless foreign fund outflows and caution ahead of the RBI's interest rate decision. Giving up early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 97.32 points or 0.12 per cent to settle at 80,267.62. During the day, it hit a high of 80,677.82 and a low of 80,201.15. In eight trading days, the Sensex has tanked 2,746.34 points or 3.30 per ...Read More >
Sept 30 (Reuters) - India's central bank on Tuesday said that the overnight weighted average call rate will continue to be the operating target of monetary policy under the revised liquidity management framework. The Reserve Bank of India also said that the 14-day variable rate repos and variable rate reverse repos will be discontinued as the main operations for managing short-term liquidity. Liquidity will me managed primarily through 7-day liquidity operations and through repos and reverse r ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian benchmark indices opened in the green zone on Tuesday, as investors keep their focus on Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision. As of 9.20 am, the Sensex was up 301 points, or 0.38 per cent at 80,666 and the Nifty advanced 93 points, or 0.38 per cent at 24,728. The broad cap indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100, inched up 0.32 and 0.29 per cent, respectively. Titan Company, Asian Paints, Cipla, Hindalco were among the major ...Read More >
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