Won't like banking system to be in a situation of loose money: RBI Governor

RBI will take steps if there's liquidity shortage, said Shaktikanta Das

Shaktikanta Das
In his first media interaction, Shaktikanta Das stressed the need for free, fair and objective discussions between govt and RBI. Photo: Kamlesh D Pednekar
AgenciesBS Web Team New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 07 2019 | 1:53 PM IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will not like the banking system to be in a situation of "loose money", Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Monday after a meeting with representatives of small- and medium-sized businesses.
 
The RBI is also looking at new governance reforms for state-owned banks but will not "throttle" their functioning, Das told reporters.

Highlights of what the RBI governor said:

— As and when a decision on interim dividend is taken, RBI will announce it.

— State of NPAs and health of public sector banks a major focus currently

— Have met private and PSU bankers on liquidity issue; RBI has announced extra Rs 10,000 cr of open market operations

— Some issues faced by MSMEs come in RBI's domain but most of them are under the govt

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