RBI Governor

RBI emerging as Asia's rate outlier as oil shock fails to shift outlook

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said the central bank will remain data-dependent, with resilient growth and contained inflation allowing it to keep policy unchanged despite higher oil prices

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

RBI Governor rules out early withdrawal of FCNR(B) deposit scheme

The RBI said its FCNR(B) deposit scheme will continue as planned after attracting billions in NRI deposits. It is also preparing to introduce polymer banknotes by early FY28

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

'Someone has to pay': RBI Governor on proposal to levy MDR on UPI payment

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says digital payment infrastructure has costs as the Union government weighs bringing back MDR on high-value UPI merchant transactions

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 2:37 PM IST

RBI's balanced pause raises bar for future rate hikes: Amar Ambani, YES Sec

Any further policy tightening is likely to remain contingent on a sustained rise in energy prices or evidence of broader, demand-driven inflationary pressures.

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

RBI MPC August 2026 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live

RBI MPC meet: At its June monetary policy review, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

Rupee is undervalued, says RBI Governor: What it means and why it matters

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the rupee is undervalued and recent weakness is due to global factors, not India's economy. Here's what it means and why it matters

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

Indian banks have raised $32 billion under dollar-inflow schemes: RBI Guv

Most of the $32 billion raised so far has come from the foreign currency non-resident deposit scheme, Malhotra said

Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 8:38 AM IST

Will continue to prioritise inflation, says RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra

"We have to watch out for monsoon… how it progress because a significant population depends on agriculture," he said

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

West Asia tensions, weak monsoon key risks for Indian economy: RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation risks remain elevated due to West Asia tensions, rising oil prices and the possibility of a weak monsoon, even as supply-side pressures dominate

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Premature to talk about rate hikes, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Central bank chief says RBI is monitoring the inflation impact of higher crude oil prices, while highlighting India's stronger external position and resilient banking system

Updated On: 24 Jun 2026 | 6:15 PM IST

Governor doesn't quite touch the heart of India's economic crisis

The film, centred on the RBI governor during the 1991 balance of payments crisis, fails to offer a 360-degree picture

Updated On: 22 Jun 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

RBI's gift to NRIs: Banks free to offer higher deposit rates till September

Up to 7% on Dollar Deposits? RBI Opens Short-Term Window for NRIs

Updated On: 18 Jun 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

Monetary policy: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's optimism and caution

RBI sees India's economy as resilient, but warns that geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices, inflation risks and a weak monsoon could test growth

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

RBI MPC meet: Inflation for FY27 pegged at 5.1%, GDP growth at 6.6%

RBI MPC June: The policy committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

RBI June MPC decision: When and where to watch Guv Malhotra's address

The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee will decide on the repo rate and announce inflation projections as well on June 5

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

RBI will do 'whatever is required' to ensure orderly forex market: Guv

Malhotra said the rupee currently appears undervalued following a sharp depreciation of around 6 per cent since the West Asia war erupted on February 28

Updated On: 25 May 2026 | 8:32 AM IST

Fuel prices may rise if West Asia war drags on: RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra

His remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voluntary austerity, including cutting down on petrol and diesel use and putting off gold purchases, to preserve foreign exchange reserves

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Rohit Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor for 3 yrs, to succeed Rabi Sankar

Jain has, over a span of about three decades, served in supervisory, human resource management, banking, and other areas in the Reserve Bank

Updated On: 02 May 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Market makers need to be responsible: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra

With recent correction in financial asset valuations, expect improved net capital account position

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

Record low rupee may end India's cheap-money era, force RBI policy shift

Rupee weakness amid global turmoil and capital outflows may limit RBI's policy stance, raising risks of rate hikes as inflation, currency pressure and external shocks reshape India's monetary outlook

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 7:41 AM IST