Page 44 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
Delhi election: Will banks be open or closed for voting on February 5?
Bank Holiday: The Delhi Assembly election is scheduled to be held on Feb 5 by the Election Commission of India. Many people are curious about whether there will be a bank holiday in Delhi today
 "Delhi election: Will banks be open or closed for voting on February 5?")
RBI seen cutting rates for first time since May 2020, suggests poll
Over 70 per cent of respondents, 45 of 62, in a Jan. 22-30 Reuters poll forecast the RBI would cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cet at the conclusion of its Feb. 5-7 meeting
 "RBI seen cutting rates for first time since May 2020, suggests poll")
RBI may use CRR as regulatory tool, repo rate cuts likely in 2025: SBI
The report predicts that the RBI could cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in its February 2025 policy meeting, with a total reduction of at least 75 basis points over the entire easing cycle
 "RBI may use CRR as regulatory tool, repo rate cuts likely in 2025: SBI")
RBI Policy Preview: MPC's decision on interest rates hangs by a fine thread
RBI Monetary Policy: With the Union Budget for FY-2026 behind us, the focus now shifts to the next big event on the horizon - the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) final meeting for FY-2025 on Feb 7
 "RBI Policy Preview: MPC's decision on interest rates hangs by a fine thread")
Task cut out for MPC after Budget's consumption boost as RBI decision nears
But monetary policy decisions are complex and there is merit in assessing the "right time" while weighing the cost and benefits of such moves
 "Task cut out for MPC after Budget's consumption boost as RBI decision nears")
Donald Trump tariffs hammer markets globally, rupee sinks below 87/$
Domestic equity losses limited but rupee expected to decline further; all eyes on MPC now
 "Donald Trump tariffs hammer markets globally, rupee sinks below 87/$")
RBI's forex forward book climbed to near 4-year high on rupee angst
RBI buys or sells dollars in the FX forward market when it does not want its spot intervention to affect domestic liquidity and/or to maintain headline forex reserves
 "RBI's forex forward book climbed to near 4-year high on rupee angst")
RBI curating the liquidity landscape for a potential rate cut this year
As the RBI takes steps to address both short-term and durable liquidity concerns, the focus now shifts to whether these measures can create the right conditions for rate cut transmission
 "RBI curating the liquidity landscape for a potential rate cut this year")
Bond market overlooks Budget, eyes rate cuts to offset higher borrowings
Despite the doubling in the government's debt sales since the pandemic, robust demand from long-term investors, like pension funds and insurance companies, has helped absorb supply
 "Bond market overlooks Budget, eyes rate cuts to offset higher borrowings")
Best of BS Opinion: Union Budget 2025 aims to clear multiple hurdles
From nuclear power generation to agri reforms, from a noisy middle class to central bank's moves on interest rates, the government must jump over many obstacles to achieve its objectives
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India Inc investments set to rebound as Economic Survey signals recovery
The RBI's report on private investments highlighted that investment intentions increased to Rs 2.45 lakh crore for FY25, compared to Rs 1.6 lakh crore for FY24
 "India Inc investments set to rebound as Economic Survey signals recovery")
Union Budget FY26: Key banking amendments in the spotlight, yet again
Among the most-watched moves pertaining to the banking sector will be possible changes to the RBI Act, the Banking Regulation Act and the Banking Companies Act
 "Union Budget FY26: Key banking amendments in the spotlight, yet again")
Banks to NBFCs, customer complaints rise as redressal system slows down
Complaints about mobile or e-banking form majority of those received by the RBI ombudsman against banks
 "Banks to NBFCs, customer complaints rise as redressal system slows down")
RBI to cut rates to 6.25% in Feb, followed by one more cut next qtr: Poll
In its Feb 1 budget, the government is not expected to increase infrastructure spending, a main driver of growth in past years, leaving the onus on the RBI to revive the $4 trillion economy
More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations
Mint Road positions these entities as the cornerstone of compliance, but will the numerous voices unite the sector or create conflict?
 "More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations")
SFBs ready with systems, governance to become universal banks: MDs & CEOs
One major benefit of becoming a universal bank is that public perception will change
 "SFBs ready with systems, governance to become universal banks: MDs & CEOs")
Banks to continue good run with caution and innovation, say PSB CEOs
The economy is very strong and on sound footing and we, as banks, typically mirror the economy
 "Banks to continue good run with caution and innovation, say PSB CEOs")
Reserve Bank of India action does not imply systemic risk, say NBFC chiefs
RBI's punitive actions over the last year have encompassed both banks and non-banks
 "Reserve Bank of India action does not imply systemic risk, say NBFC chiefs")
RBI tightens norms for imposing penalty under payment systems law
Earlier, the RBI was empowered to impose a penalty not exceeding Rs 5 lakh
 "RBI tightens norms for imposing penalty under payment systems law")
Bank holidays in February 2025: Banks to remain closed on these days
A list of bank holidays in February 2025 has been released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Due to regional festivals, banks will be closed for 14 days next month
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