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Fixed rate reverse repo, MSF ops to revert to pre-Covid timings from Mar 1

The new timings for the fixed rate reverse repo operations and MSF operations will be from 1730 hrs to 2359 hrs, said RBI in a statement

RBI Governor exhorts banks to continue process of capital argumentation

RBI has been watchful of the impact of the pandemic on the banking and NBFC sectors when the effects of regulatory reliefs and resolutions fully work their way through said Shaktikanta Das

RBI policy calms bond, equity markets. How analysts interpret the decision

The RBI's dovish stance has also provided comfort to the unnerved bond and equity markets.

LIVE: EAM Jaishankar does not understand his job very well, says Rahul

PM Modi is putting India at risk because he has got a bankrupt foreign policy, says the Congress leader

RBI postpones MPC meet to Feb 8 as Maharashtra declares public holiday

RBI announced rescheduling of rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting by a day in view of Maharashtra declaring public holiday on February 7

Economic Survey: India can withstand policy normalisation by others

With forex reserves of over $630 billion and plenty of "policy room" to deal with the situation, India can withstand normalisation of monetary policy by central banks of large economies

Deeper correction

Geo-politics & monetary policy have increased market risks

IMF recommends Indonesia central bank limit direct bond purchases in 2022

Some of the liquidity support has come in the form of government bond purchases in auctions and through private placement, to limit the government's debt interest expenses

In surprise move, Singapore tightens monetary policy on inflation risks

The city-state's trade-dependent economy is highly susceptible to swings in global inflation

The fiscal-monetary tango

The pandemic years called for policy reinforcement; the post-pandemic aftermath will call for policy prioritisation

BS Number Wise: Working in tandem on monetary policy

Central banks of the world are implementing coordinated rate reduction but such convergence is neither new nor permanent

Looking back: 10 developments that shaped the financial sector in 2021

From crypto concerns to policy normalisation, deposit insurance, Shaktikanta Das' reappointment as RBI governor and Citi's India exit, here are the key developments in for the financial sector in 2021

IPO flows to strengthen rupee in 2022; tighter policy likely dampener

IPO bound foreign inflows as well as buoyant stock markets are likely to strengthen the Indian rupee in 2022.

Financial inclusion shaping rate-setting decisions now: RBI's Michael Patra

Financial inclusion lowest in rural and agriculture-dependent areas where food is the main source of income, say deputy governor.

India's monetary policy financially inclusive by design: RBI DG Patra

The country's monetary policy is, by design, financially inclusive and this strategy will result in policy effectiveness and welfare maximisation going ahead, Deputy Governor Michael D Patra said

Monetary policy: Is the RBI MPC being too clever by half?

It can be argued, out of common sense, that those who desperately needed liquidity during the pandemic got it, which should prompt RBI to increase the repo rate by a small amount

Best of BS Opinion: Death of Gen Rawat, women's equality in India and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Thursday

Vietnam to pay attention to monetary policy after US report: Deputy guv

The US Treasury report on Friday said that Vietnam exceeded its trade surplus, current account and foreign exchange intervention thresholds

MPC meet: RBI to remain cautious at next policy meeting, says expert

In case of the real growth trajectory, the trend GDP after the Covid shock continues to remain flat.

Omicron scare may delay RBI plan to normalise accommodative monetary stance

The six-member monetary policy committee of the RBI will meet from December 6-8 to review the policy