Page 3 - Latest Updates on Sanjay Malhotra
RBI MPC presser highlights: Low inflation opens up space for monetary policy easing, says governor
RBI MPC Meeting October 2025 highlights: At its last meeting, held from August 4 to 6, the RBI's MPC left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent; catch all the LIVE updates here
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ECL framework proposed to be implemented from April 1, 2027: RBI Guv
The guidelines are expected to enhance credit risk management practices, promote better comparability of reported financials across institutions, he said
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RBI 'enabling framework' to enable banks to finance domestic firms' M&A
Indian banks are barred from such lending, pushing companies to rely on shadow lenders or bonds for financing
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Rate cut could be a close call as RBI eyes lower CPI, steady growth view
RBI will pare CPI inflation projection again, but might not change growth estimate for now; dovish undertone likely
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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
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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
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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
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India's forex reserves fall $9 billion to $689 bn reflecting rupee defence
The rupee slid 1.18 per cent against the dollar in the week through August 1, marking its sharpest weekly decline in nearly three years
 "India's forex reserves fall $9 billion to $689 bn reflecting rupee defence")
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
Feb, Apr rate cuts fully transmitted, to help improve growth: RBI Governor
RBI governor says further rate reductions will depend on outlook for growth and inflation
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Inflation undershoots, yet risks remain: Rate cuts may spark volatility
The MPC's June 2025 decision to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points - more than expected - surprised markets
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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
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Managing excess liquidity: Financial markets need more clarity now
Excess liquidity could also incentivise the banking system to extend loans at lower rates
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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