Page 2 - Latest Updates on Sanjay Malhotra
RBI may cut rates further if inflation falls or growth slows: Guv Malhotra
While price stability remains the central bank's primary objective, growth is also a key consideration
 "RBI may cut rates further if inflation falls or growth slows: Guv Malhotra")
Managing excess liquidity: Financial markets need more clarity now
Excess liquidity could also incentivise the banking system to extend loans at lower rates
 "Managing excess liquidity: Financial markets need more clarity now")
Healthy balance sheets augur well for economy: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
In the Financial Stability Report, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says domestic resilience is strong but global tariffs, geopolitics and climate risks could impact growth
 "Healthy balance sheets augur well for economy: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra")
Indian financial system resilient amid global uncertainty: RBI report
RBI Governor says financial stability is essential for growth, urges vigilance as global structural shifts make policymaking harder amid trade fragmentation, climate risks, and geopolitical tensions
 "Indian financial system resilient amid global uncertainty: RBI report")
BS Poll: On terminal policy repo rate, Street views are evenly split
The domestic rate setting panel had cut policy repo rate by 50 basis points to5.5 per cent in the June meeting, higher than market expectation of 25 bps
 "BS Poll: On terminal policy repo rate, Street views are evenly split")
What works in central banking? Striking a balance between talk and action
The latest monetary policy has also gone for a 50-basis-point rate cut, double the anticipated reduction
 "What works in central banking? Striking a balance between talk and action")
RBI sends conflicting signals about monetary policy with surprise moves
The Reserve Bank of India surprised analysts last week by cutting interest rates more than expected and announcing a cash boost for banks, citing the need to spur growth
 "RBI sends conflicting signals about monetary policy with surprise moves")
Lower net FDI due to repatriation signals mature market, says RBI governor
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra explains net FDI decline in FY25 is due to repatriation, reflecting market maturity as gross FDI rose and India remains attractive to investors
 "Lower net FDI due to repatriation signals mature market, says RBI governor")
No plans to raise foreign ownership cap in banks beyond 15%: RBI Governor
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said there are no plans to raise foreign ownership in banks beyond 15% for now. A review of ownership norms is underway as India needs more banks with credible owners
 "No plans to raise foreign ownership cap in banks beyond 15%: RBI Governor")
RBI MPC Meet June 2025: When and where to watch rate decision live
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the outcome of the June MPC meeting at 10 am today, with live broadcast on YouTube, RBI's X handle and official website
 "RBI MPC Meet June 2025: When and where to watch rate decision live")
India may ease bank ownership rules as foreign interest, capital needs grow
Analysts say foreign banks are keen for deals in India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, especially as it angles for regional trade agreements
 "India may ease bank ownership rules as foreign interest, capital needs grow")
Deposit insurance cap hike likely soon, may go beyond ₹5 lakh in 6 months
The deposit insurance limit refers to the amount of savings in bank deposits whose safety is assured if a lender goes bankrupt
 "Deposit insurance cap hike likely soon, may go beyond ₹5 lakh in 6 months")
Open market operations: The central bank's new communication policy
The approach to managing liquidity and communication policy is yet another manifestation of how the central bank has taken a fresh view on the issue
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Norms on forwards likely to boost demand for 10-15-year state bonds
The yield spread between 10-year state bonds and the benchmark 10-year government bond stood at 29 basis points
 "Norms on forwards likely to boost demand for 10-15-year state bonds")
Ensure liquidity measures transmitted to broader market: RBI Guv to banks
RBI Governor also called banks and primary dealers for their active roles to improve liquidity and pricing for participants like cooperative banks, pension and provident funds with smaller deal sizes
 "Ensure liquidity measures transmitted to broader market: RBI Guv to banks")
Banking system safe, IndusInd crisis an episode & not failure: RBI Guv
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that the cases of failure of cooperative banks in the last 7-8 years are very small compared to the overall size
 "Banking system safe, IndusInd crisis an episode & not failure: RBI Guv")
Concerned about tariff impact on growth more than inflation: RBI Governor
During the post-Monetary Policy press conference, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank lowered the growth forecast primarily because of the tariff-related uncertainties
 "Concerned about tariff impact on growth more than inflation: RBI Governor")
RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra raises rate cut hopes with growth-focused policy
Since taking office in December, Sanjay Malhotra has reduced interest rates for the first time in five years, injected nearly $60 billion into the banking system
 "RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra raises rate cut hopes with growth-focused policy")
Regulations must not create unintended barriers to financial inclusion: Guv
Only a matter of time when cross-border payments will become much easier and cost-effective, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
 "Regulations must not create unintended barriers to financial inclusion: Guv")
Avoid calling customers repeatedly to submit KYC docs: RBI Governor
Malhotra rued that most banks and NBFCs have not enabled their branches or offices to access information from the central database due to which customers have to face the avoidable inconvenience
