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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

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

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

Market makers need to be responsible: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
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

Record low rupee may end India's cheap-money era, force RBI policy shift
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 7:41 AM IST

Short-term fluctuations, including FDI outflows closely monitored: RBI Guv

Short-term fluctuations, including net FDI outflows and exchange rate movements, are cyclical in nature and are being closely monitored, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. He was speaking at a round-table hosted by Consulate General of India in New York on Monday. A press release was issued the next day. Malhotra highlighted the ongoing reforms to simplify regulatory frameworks, enhance ease of doing business, expand market access for foreign investors, and further integrate onshore and offshore markets. The round-table was attended by over 100 representatives from financial institutions, investment firms and policy circles, including participants from banks, asset management firms, family offices, capital management firms, institutional investors, wealth managers, and other industry professionals. During the session, RBI Chief General Manager Dimple Bhandia gave a presentation, highlighting the country's strong macroeconomic fundamentals, resilient financial sector, and consistent

Short-term fluctuations, including FDI outflows closely monitored: RBI Guv
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

Domestic production of oil, gas ramped up amid West Asia crisis: RBI Guv

The current crisis in West Asia significantly impacts India, as the region accounts for approximately one-sixth of the country's exports, half of its crude oil imports, and nearly two-fifths of the inward remittances, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. During his address at Princeton University on April 18, 2026, the governor highlighted that the Indian economy has demonstrated resilient growth over the past decade, supported by robust policy frameworks, financial stability, and sound fiscal policies. He noted that, in response to the ongoing crisis, India is increasing its domestic production of oil and gas. "Sources of imports are being diversified. While there is no shortage of oil, given the reserves maintained by us, there is some rationing of gas for industrial purposes," he said. Malhotra emphasised that while oil marketing companies and the government have absorbed some of the price pressures in oil, a portion of the pressures on gas prices has been .

Domestic production of oil, gas ramped up amid West Asia crisis: RBI Guv
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

Second-round effects of supply shocks a real concern, says RBI governor

Forex intervention as needed; not committing to indefensible peg: Malhotra

Second-round effects of supply shocks a real concern, says RBI governor
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

India vs global shocks: Why RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says 'we can manage'

RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee says risks from the US-Iran-Israel crisis are rising but India is better placed to handle them.

Icon YoutubeIndia vs global shocks: Why RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says 'we can manage'
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

Forex curbs temporary, aligned with market conditions: RBI governor

RBI Governor says recent forex curbs are temporary and aligned with market conditions, as bond yields fall sharply and rupee strengthens on easing tensions

Forex curbs temporary, aligned with market conditions: RBI governor
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

India's forex reserves sufficient, not a matter of concern: RBI governor

Forex reserves ‌rose to $697.1 billion as of April 3, per the latest data, from $688.06 billion in the previous week

India's forex reserves sufficient, not a matter of concern: RBI governor
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

No governance or conduct-related issues found: RBI Guv on HDFC Bank

The Reserve Bank did not come across any governance or conduct-related issues during supervisory inspection of HDFC Bank, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday. Responding to a question at the post-monetary policy press conference on sudden resignation of HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty and subsequent fall in its share price, Malhotra said RBI had also seen minutes of meetings of the lender, and the RBI did not find any thing of material concern. He said the RBI in its press release on March 19 too had said there were no material concerns on record as regards the bank's conduct or governance. "HDFC Bank is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) with sound financials, professionally run board and competent management team. Basis our periodical assessment, there are no material concerns on record as regards its conduct or governance," the RBI said in its press release. Chakraborty had resigned on March 18. Malhotra also asserted that India's banking system is "very

No governance or conduct-related issues found: RBI Guv on HDFC Bank
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

RBI forex curbs on positions of banks, NDFs will not be permanent: Guv

In a post-monetary policy briefing, Malhotra said the central bank had observed heightened volatility in the foreign exchange market in recent weeks

RBI forex curbs on positions of banks, NDFs will not be permanent: Guv
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

West Asia conflict may lead to demand shock: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Elevated crude oil prices could raise imported inflation and widen the current account deficit, he says

West Asia conflict may lead to demand shock: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Yes, risks are rising, but India can manage them: What RBI Guv Malhotra said

RBI flags rising risks from the West Asia conflict through energy prices and supply disruptions, but says India's economy is stronger and better placed to withstand shocks than before

Yes, risks are rising, but India can manage them: What RBI Guv Malhotra said
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

RBI MPC April 2026 meet: When and where to watch policy decision live

RBI MPC meet: In the February policy review, the MPC kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and continued with the 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC April 2026 meet: When and where to watch policy decision live
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

First time in this rate cycle, RBI faces growth-inflation dilemma

The going was good until war in West Asia started. The inflation rate was low with growth staying robust

First time in this rate cycle, RBI faces growth-inflation dilemma
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

RBI governor Malhotra urges steps to strengthen trust in digital payments

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra calls for collaborative efforts to boost public confidence in digital payments as the central bank launches a rural awareness pilot

RBI governor Malhotra urges steps to strengthen trust in digital payments
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

Visible signs of pickup in private investment cycle: Shaktikanta Das

Das highlighted that India is now witnessing a rapid transformation fuelled by the so-called 'triple threat' of progress: innovation, disruption and the birth of entirely new business models

Visible signs of pickup in private investment cycle: Shaktikanta Das
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:51 PM IST

Chandigarh branch fraud: IDFC First Bank to pay Haryana govt ₹590 cr soon

RBI Gov says issue not systemic; bank term it an isolated incident

Chandigarh branch fraud: IDFC First Bank to pay Haryana govt ₹590 cr soon
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

New CPI series unlikely to reset inflation target framework: RBI guv

FY27 Q1-Q2 inflation forecast may be raised 20-30 bps, says MPC member Saugata Bhattacharya

New CPI series unlikely to reset inflation target framework: RBI guv
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:56 PM IST