Page 17 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
Comfortable liquidity reinforced transmission of rate cuts in markets
System liquidity, as measured by the net position under the liquidity adjustment facility, has been in surplus, averaging ₹3 trillion per day since the last MPC meeting
 "Comfortable liquidity reinforced transmission of rate cuts in markets")
RBI MPC: No reason to believe rate cut will not be growth-inducing
Governor Sanjay Malhotra says front-loaded policy easing and stable inflation outlook will support credit growth, while tariffs and global shocks pose limited risks to India's economy
 "RBI MPC: No reason to believe rate cut will not be growth-inducing")
MPC review: RBI hits pause on policy repo rate cuts, citing uncertainties
The central bank also cut the inflation outlook for the current financial year by 60 basis points (bps) to 3.1 per cent which is significantly below its mandated target of 4 per cent
 "MPC review: RBI hits pause on policy repo rate cuts, citing uncertainties")
RBI mandates 10% loan retention for banks, NBFCs under co-lending deals
Effective January 1, RBI requires regulated entities in co-lending to retain 10% of each loan on books, cap default loss guarantee at 5%, and align asset classification between partners
 "RBI mandates 10% loan retention for banks, NBFCs under co-lending deals")
RBI survey shows consumer confidence rises in rural, urban areas in July
RBI's July survey shows higher consumer confidence in rural, semi-urban and urban areas, driven by optimism on economy, jobs, incomes and easing inflation expectations
 "RBI survey shows consumer confidence rises in rural, urban areas in July")
RBI panel for retaining WACR as operating target of monetary policy
The group was set up to the existing review of the Liquidity Management Framework which is in place since February 2020
RBI MPC highlights: Difficult to predict what impact tariffs will have, says RBI governor
RBI MPC Meeting August 2025 highlights: Stay tuned here for live updates
 "RBI MPC highlights: Difficult to predict what impact tariffs will have, says RBI governor")
RBI policy: MPC maintains repo rate at 5.5%, keeps stance 'neutral'
RBI MPC August meet: The monetary policy committee eased inflation projections for FY26 to 3.1%, down from 3.7%; GDP forecast remains unchanged
 "RBI policy: MPC maintains repo rate at 5.5%, keeps stance 'neutral'")
RBI lowers inflation forecast to 3.1% for FY26; growth outlook unchanged
August MPC: RBI cuts FY26 inflation forecast to 3.1% on easing food prices, favourable monsoon; growth outlook steady at 6.5%, CRR cut to begin in September
 "RBI lowers inflation forecast to 3.1% for FY26; growth outlook unchanged")
RBI MPC meet: What stayed the same, what changed in August policy review
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee meeting today kept interest rates unchanged, lowered FY26 inflation forecast to 3.1 per cent, and CRR cut to begin in September 2025
 "RBI MPC meet: What stayed the same, what changed in August policy review")
RBI holds repo rate, says uncertainty of US tariffs 'still evolving'
Policy-setting committee continues with neutral stance as governor says Indian economy holds bright prospects
IndusInd Bank appoints Rajiv Anand as MD & CEO for 3 years, effective Aug
Rajiv Anand has been appointed as the MD&CEO of IndusInd Bank for a 3-year term, effective from August 25, 2025, following the resignation of Sumant Kathpalia
 "IndusInd Bank appoints Rajiv Anand as MD & CEO for 3 years, effective Aug")
Use any tariff-triggered market correction to buy, says Jitendra Gohil
India is in a unique position where the return on equity for BSE 500 companies is among the best globally, second only to the US, says Gohil
 "Use any tariff-triggered market correction to buy, says Jitendra Gohil")
Rate cut? Status quo likely in Aug monetary policy despite inflation dip
RBI set to lower inflation projection, but GDP growth estimate and policy stance may remain unchanged
 "Rate cut? Status quo likely in Aug monetary policy despite inflation dip")
Rupee strengthens marginally as RBI intervention supports currency
The rupee inched up against the US dollar on August 1, likely aided by RBI intervention, even as foreign outflows and negative sentiment from US tariffs kept pressure on the currency
 "Rupee strengthens marginally as RBI intervention supports currency")
Bank holidays in August 2025: Banks closed for 15 days, check complete list
Bank holidays in August: In August 2025, national and regional holidays will cause banks throughout India to close for up to 15 days. Customers should schedule banking services in advance accordingly
 "Bank holidays in August 2025: Banks closed for 15 days, check complete list")
For the RBI, managing households' inflation expectations is critical, too
It is now well known that expectations significantly affect economic outcomes. Therefore, central banks focus a great deal on managing inflation expectations
 "For the RBI, managing households' inflation expectations is critical, too")
Credit growth dips sharply in June as farm, NBFC offtake weakens: RBI
The pace of credit growth on a Y-o-Y basis in retail and industrial credit also moderated in June 2025, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed
 "Credit growth dips sharply in June as farm, NBFC offtake weakens: RBI")
Muted response to RBI's VRRR as overnight rates rise, reducing arbitrage
With WACR and tri-party repo rates climbing, banks park only ₹13,075 crore against RBI's ₹50,000 crore offer in overnight VRRR auction
RBI unlikely to revive daily fixed-rate lending despite market demand
The policy, called fixed rate liquidity operations, will help banks manage their needs better, several bankers proposed to the RBI in meetings held over the last few months
 "RBI unlikely to revive daily fixed-rate lending despite market demand")