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India may remain poor even after becoming 3rd largest economy: Ex-RBI chief

Even after becoming the third largest economy in the world by 2029 as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India may still be a poor country and therefore there is no reason for celebration, former Reserve Bank Governor D Subbarao said here on Monday. Addressing a gathering at a book launch programme, Subbarao also said, citing Saudi Arabia, that becoming a rich country does not necessarily mean becoming a developed nation. Recalling PM Modi saying that if he returns to office, India will become the third-largest economy before 2029 -- before the end of his third term, he said many economists predict that the country would become the third largest after the US and China, much sooner. In my view, that is possible (India becoming the third-largest economy), but it's not a celebration. Why? We are a large economy because we are 1.40 billion people. And people are a factor of production. So we are a large economy because we have people. But we are still a poor country, Subbarao ..

All the RBI's men

As the Reserve Bank celebrates its 90th birthday, the concluding part of a two-column series offers a peek into the lives and works of its governors over the past three decades

REs must accord highest priority to governance, compliance: RBI Governor

Attempts to clear impression about widespread action; curbs only against outliers for major breaches

RBI monetary policy highlights: Last mile of disinflation is always challenging, sticky, says Governor Das

RBI MPC highlights: Catch all the highlights related to RBI's Monetary Policy Committee announcements here

RBI MPC: Here are the major announcements made by Governor Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank of India put the estimated real GDP growth for FY25 at 7 per cent

RBI is evolving with time, in sync with emerging trends

April 1, 2024 marks the 90th year since the Reserve Bank of India commenced its operations.

Short-term rates decline amid strong variable rate repo auction demand

The liquidity deficit in the banking system widened to Rs 1.22 trillion on Monday, according to the latest data by the RBI

Rupee recovers from all-time lows; rises 29 paise to 83.32 per dollar

The rupee recovered from its all-time low level and appreciated 29 paise to 83.32 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened at 83.33 and it gained ground and touched 83.32 against the greenback in initial deals, registering a gain of 29 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee depreciated 48 paise to settle at an all-time low of 83.61 against the American currency. Forex, equity markets were closed on Monday on account of Holi. Market analysts said, for the domestic unit, record forex reserves provide a cushion, enabling the Reserve Bank to mitigate the rupee's downside. India's forex reserves increased by USD 6.396 billion to USD 642.492 billion for the week ended March 15, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by USD 10.47 billion to USD 636.095 billion. "With RBI accumulating reserves they would endeavour to protect the rupee to some exte

NBFC's mission to diversify funding may see them struggle in the quest

Mint Road's nudge to NBFCs to diversify their funding will change the game. NBFCs claim they have been caught off guard, but the issue was flagged by RBI Governor

Consumers may struggle in disputes with digital platforms: RBI dy governor

Platforms provide 'immense benefits' but the risk of misuse and fraud increases, says Swaminathan J

RBI, Bank Indonesia agree to use local currencies for bilateral trade

This framework would enable exporters and importers to invoice and pay in their respective domestic currencies, which in turn would enable the development of an INR-IDR foreign exchange market

85% of Paytm wallet users unaffected, rest to link apps to banks: RBI Guv

As many as 80-85 per cent Paytm wallet users will not face any disruption because of regulatory actions, and the remaining users have been advised to link their apps to other banks, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India on January 31 barred Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) from accepting deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups in any customer accounts. The deadline for linking the wallet attached with PPBL with other banks has been fixed for March 15, the governor said, ruling out any further extension. The time given up to March 15 is sufficient and there is no need for further extension, he said, adding that 80-85 per cent Paytm wallets are linked to other banks, and the remaining 15 per cent have been advised to move on to other banks. He said that the RBI has taken action against a regulated entity, which in this case is PPBL and has nothing against Fintech companies. Instead, Das stressed that the RBI favours innovation in the financial ...

International mutual fund schemes see fresh round of restrictions

Nippon India, Mirae Asset stop taking fresh investments in their international schemes

Premature move on monetary policy could hurt inflation efforts: RBI Guv

The Reserve Bank of India's job to bring down inflation is not over, and any premature move on the policy front could undermine the success achieved so far on the price situation, according to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. According to the minutes of the February Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting released by the central bank on Thursday, Das had said at this juncture, monetary policy must remain vigilant and "not assume that our job on the inflation front is over". He stressed that the MPC must remain committed to successfully navigate the "last mile" of disinflation that can be sticky. Das made the remarks while voting for status quo in the key interest rate earlier this month. "As markets are front-running central banks in anticipation of policy pivots, any premature move may undermine the success achieved so far," the governor said, as per the minutes.

RBI Governor asks bank CEOs to maintain vigil around risks build-up

Das also highlighted the issue of high growth in personal loans, which has been an outlier among other categories. He also talked about banks' exposure to non-banking finance companies

Have to remain vigilant about incoming data and outlook, says RBI

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das responded to a range of issues during the post policy media interaction

RBI holds policy rates, stance unchanged over inflation concerns

'Imperative for monetary policy to actively pursue disinflation to anchor inflation expectations,' says Shaktikanta Das

Mutual funds knock RBI door for hike in foreign investment limits

According to MF officials, opening the MF route for international investment should not make much difference to the rupee's stability, given that other routes for foreign remittance remain open

Shadow of KYC-led money laundering falls over Paytm Payments Bank

Payments bank says it has upheld compliance with supervisory instructions

RBI likely to hold rates until mid-year, first cut in Q3 2024: Poll

A few weeks ago, RBI chief Shaktikanta Das expressed confidence current monetary policy could bring inflation back to its 4% medium-term target