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Farm loan waivers may harm fiscal discipline; stoke inflation: RBI
In April, the Uttar Pradesh government had waived farm loans worth Rs 36,000 crore
 "Farm loan waivers may harm fiscal discipline; stoke inflation: RBI")
Rupee swings back on RBI's lower inflation forecast; up 10 paise
RBI lowered the economic growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.3% from 7.4% earlier
RBI unlikely to cut interest rates as growth slows: Poll
Economists expect central bank to maintain 'neutral' policy stance
 "RBI unlikely to cut interest rates as growth slows: Poll")
No half-measures
RBI must decisively cut rates and resolve bad loans
RBI appoints S Ganesh Kumar as new Executive Director
S Ganesh Kumar joined the RBI in 1984
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Govt said to oppose RBI's new cash tool proposal
RBI in April said it was awaiting government's nod on measure
RBI advises taxpayers to pay dues on time
Due date for the first installment of advance tax for the assessment year 2018-19 is June 15
RBI in driver's seat
Bad loan steps are welcome, more waiting to be done
The cost of inaction
RBI is the latest to signal telecom sector's deepening woes
RBI proposes wholesale, long-term finance banks
Discussion paper fixes Rs 1,000 cr as minimum capital for these specialised banks
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RBI launches app for android, iOS platforms
Application can be downloaded from Play Store or App Store, using the keyword Reserve Bank of India
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How many old notes did people deposit? RBI says it is still counting them
Old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are now called specified bank notes (SBN) by RBI
 "How many old notes did people deposit? RBI says it is still counting them")
Banks stop questioning depositors after fresh RBI directive
Banks were directed by the RBI to asks questions to customers depositing over Rs 5,000
Govt to print plastic currency notes to prevent counterfeiting
The Reserve Bank for long has been planning to launch plastic currency note after field trials
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Bold move? RBI keeps rates unchanged as cash crunch roils economy
The RBI's more cautious approach also comes amidst a volatile global environment, which saw the rupee sink to a record low last month as part of a sell-off in emerging market assets.
 "Bold move? RBI keeps rates unchanged as cash crunch roils economy")
Large corporate loans to cost more from FY18
Banks have to maintain additional provisions and high capital for such exposures
 "Large corporate loans to cost more from FY18")
New RBI Governor likely to be announced today
Speculation about Raghuram Rajan's successor has been doing the rounds for past few weeks
 "New RBI Governor likely to be announced today")
Status quo would not help revive demand, say CEOs
The only good news for the corporate sector is that the demand from consumers for cars and two-wheelers is growing by double digits
 "Status quo would not help revive demand, say CEOs")
Timely GST roll out challenge; inflation impact limited
RBI said passage of GST Bill "augurs well" for the growing political consensus for economic reforms and will boost business sentiment and eventually investment
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Haryana to auction bonds worth Rs 775 cr under UDAY
Allotment of securities and settlement will take place on July 4