Page 13 - Rbi Governor

Have distance to cover on inflation, can't look other way: RBI Governor

Central bank in no rush to cut rates as projections say inflation is moderating, says Shaktikanta Das

Trigger happy regulator? RBI Dy Guv says action to protect customers

In recent years, the regulator has imposed business restrictions and barred entities from onboarding new customers for violating norms and causing customer inconvenience

India can't rely on wealthy to drive growth: Ex-RBI Dy Guv Viral Acharya

Acharya further said that India's consumption and GDP growth have struggled to recover to pre-COVID levels, with rural areas particularly lagging behind urban centres

Confident RBI's growth projection will materialise in coming quarters: Das

The slowing of India's economic growth to a 15-month low of 6.7 per cent in the April-June quarter was due to "lower" government spending in the wake of the enforcement of the model code of conduct for the recent Lok Sabha polls, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said here on Saturday. The RBI had projected a growth rate of 7.1 per cent for the April-June quarter of this fiscal. "The Reserve Bank projected a growth rate of 7.1 per cent for the first quarter. However, the first advance estimation data released by the National Statistical Office showed the growth rate at 6.7 per cent," Das told reporters here. The components and main drivers responsible for the GDP growth like consumption, investment, manufacturing, services and construction have registered a growth of more than 7 per cent, he said. Only two aspects have pulled the growth rate slightly down. Those aregovernment (both central and state) expenditure and agriculture, the RBI governor pointed out. He said the government ...

UPI likely to grow further in several countries, says RBI Guv Das

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday evening said he is optimistic that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will grow further in several countries. Das, who is on a five-day visit to the state, said UPI is already present in many countries through QR codes and the linkage of fast payments systems, and discussions are underway with several other nations. We expect this to grow further at the global level and internationalise in future, he told reporters here. Speaking at an event in Mumbai on Wednesday, Das had said that notable progress in this direction has already been made with countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, the UAE, Mauritius, Namibia, Peru, France and a few others for acceptance of RuPay cards and payments through the UPI network. These endeavours, he said, underscore collaborative efforts for the adoption of India's initiatives across the globe.

Technology may drive fulfillment of every citizen's aspirations: RBI Guv

Das further said that digital technologies have played a crucial role in advancing financial inclusion, enhancing efficiency, and delivering real-time services nationwide

Financial institutions should deploy measures to help MSMEs: RBI dy guv

Restructuring, grace periods and tailored repayment plans can be used as tools, says Swaminathan

Bandhan Bank announces launch of exclusive savings account for women 'Avni'

The launch comes on the back of the Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das asking banks to offer innovative products and service offerings

RBI Governor alerts banks to manage liquidity as credit outpaces deposits

In a recent interview to NDTV Profit, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das warned banks to monitor liquidity amid growing concerns of a slowdown in bank deposits. Watch the video to know more.

RBI deputy guv Rao bats for need to periodically raise deposit insurance

An alternative targeted insurance approach with full coverage for certain sections of customers like small depositors and senior citizens can be explored

Today, India is far more resilient than what it was earlier, says RBI

India has improved its resilience vis-a-vis external shocks quite a bit, Das said

Banks should offer innovative products, service to garner deposits: Das

However, the governor did not give any specific instructions as far as interest rates on deposits are concerned

RBI guv warns on deposit growth, urges banks to innovate fund mobilisation

Concerned over household savings moving towards alternative investment avenues, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday asked banks to mobilise deposits through innovative products and services by leveraging their vast branch network. "Banks are taking greater recourse to short-term non-retail deposits and other instruments of liability to meet the incremental credit demand. This, as I emphasised elsewhere, may potentially expose the banking system to structural liquidity issues," he said. Observing that alternative investment avenues are becoming more attractive to retail customers, he said, as a result banks are facing challenges on the funding front with deposits trailing loan growth. Banks, he said, need to focus more on mobilisation of household financial savings through innovative products and service offerings and by leveraging fully their vast branch network. Expressing concern over high growth in 'top-up' housing loans, Das said the regulatory prescriptions relating to lo

RBI Governor Das for reskilling, upskilling amid digitalisation push

Goal is to balance effective regulation with fostering financial innovations in a safe, robust and trustworthy ecosystem, the RBI governor said

Scaling the economic ladder: Indian savings climb, yet rungs remain

For instance, only 15 per cent of US households' assets are in banks, compared to 46 per cent in South Korea

RBI's proposed liquidity norms expected to raise demand for bonds

The new norms will pose requirements for higher liquid assets for the banks to shore up their LCRs

India likely to amend rules to check hot flows on bond index entry

Central bank has designated class of bonds that can have full foreign ownership, JPMorgan Chase & Co. has included securities from this set of bonds into its emerging markets index that India joined

State govt will fill up 1.5 lakh vacant posts: Odisha Governor

Odisha Governor Raghubar Das on Monday said the state government will fill 1.5 lakh vacant government posts in a fair and transparent manner, with 65,000 positions set to be filled within the next two years. He made these remarks during the inaugural session of the newly formed 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. In a bid to transform Odisha into a vibrant manufacturing hub, the state government will prioritise industries such as automobile, electric vehicles (EV), semiconductors, and IT/ITES under the Make in Odisha' initiative, he said, adding such a move will generate over 3.5 lakh jobs by 2029, thereby boosting economic growth and employment opportunities across the state. Das emphasised the government's commitment to enhancing skill development and apprenticeship opportunities for youth to equip them with essential experience and expertise. Highlighting the empowerment of SC and ST youths, Das underscored the government's efforts to foster entrepreneurial initiatives among these

Need unambiguous, clear focus on inflation: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

RBI Governor said that lag in deposit mobilisation compared to credit growth is a critical issue

Close coordination with govt helped in economy's quick revival: RBI Guv

Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the Reserve Bank's relations with the government have been "smooth" during his nearly six-year term, and credited the close coordination between the two for the quick revival of the economy after the pandemic. Speaking at an event organised by Financial Express here, the bureaucrat-turned-central banker said nobody has expected him to be a "cheerleader" for the government during his term. "I am saying from my experience. Nobody expects RBI to be a cheerleader. I have had no such experience," he said, responding to a specific question about a lament made by one of his predecessors in a recent book. Asked if he is open for a new term at Mint Road, Das said he is very focused on the current assignment and does not think of anything outside that. Das said the RBI is optimistic that its estimate of 7.2 per cent growth for FY25 will be met, and added that with steady growth, the focus of the policy has to be "clearly and unambiguously" on inflation