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RBI must review plan to raise provisions against infra loans: Lobby group

Last month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed that banks and non-banking financial companies set aside a provision of 5 per cent of the total loan amount of infrastructure projects

Rupee remains stable, volatility expectations drop as RBI maintains grip

The rupee remained in a narrow band on Monday, with likely intervention from the RBI limiting weakness in the currency, traders said

RBI maintains status quo, raises FY25 GDP growth forecast to 7.2%

Economists see shallow rate cut in Oct-Dec quarter

Consumers see further rise in spending over one year, says RBI survey

More respondents see inflation rise over one year

Banks need to revise plans to deal with credit and deposit growth gap: Das

Banks need to re-strategise their business to deal with the persistent gap between credit and deposit growth, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday. He also said that further actions on moderating growth in unsecured loans could be taken, if required. In November last year, RBI had flagged certain concerns on excessive growth in the unsecured retail loans and over-reliance of NBFCs on bank funding. "Recent data suggests that there is some moderation in these loans and advances. We are closely monitoring the incoming data to ascertain if further measures are necessary," he said while announcing the bi-monthly policy. "The message is to convey that RBI is watchful of every aspect of financial sector especially in the banking sector. We are agile, we are watchful and if and when some further measures are required, we will come," he said during an interaction with reporters. The Reserve Bank increased risk weights on unsecured consumer credit and bank credit to NBFCs on Novembe

Sensex up 1,600 pts, Nifty near 23,300: Why markets surged after RBI policy

Stock market updates, June 7: The stock market rally was fuelled by gains in bank stocks which were, otherwise, nursing losses ahead of the RBI policy outcome today

Patym hits 10% upper circuit on heavy volumes post RBI policy; here's why

To encourage wider adoption of UPI Lite, the RBI today proposed to bring it under the e-mandate framework.

RBI permits customers to automatically replenish their UPI Lite wallets

The Reserve Bank on Friday proposed a facility to allow customers to automatically replenish their UPI Lite wallets to promote small-value digital payments. Currently, the UPI Lite has a daily limit of Rs 2,000, while the upper limit for a single payment is Rs 500. UPI Lite is a simplified version of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). It acts as an on-device wallet for small-value transactions. Presently, the UPI Lite app can only hold a maximum of Rs 2000 at a time. "To encourage wider adoption of UPI Lite, it is now proposed to bring it under the e-mandate framework by introducing a facility for customers to automatically replenish their UPI Lite wallets if the balance goes below the threshold limit set by them," RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said. This will further enhance the ease of making small value digital payments, he said while announcing the bi-monthly monetary policy here. UPI Lite was introduced in September 2022 to enable small value payments in a quick and seamle

RBI monetary policy: FY25 growth forecast revised to 7.2%, up from 7%

Monetary Policy Committee keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for an eighth straight policy meeting

Assessing need for more measures to slow unsecured lending: RBI Guv Das

The Reserve Bank of India has warned lenders against "all forms of exuberance" due to worries about the rising risks

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged, hikes FY25 GDP growth forecast: Details here

The RBI MPC maintained its 'withdrawal of accommodation' stance and kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. The RBI revised FY25 GDP growth forecast to 7.2 per cent

RBI monetary policy: Why borrowers may continue facing high home loan rates

Banks are unlikely to adjust their lending rates soon, meaning your EMI will stay the same for now

RBI monetary policy: When and where to watch the governor's announcement?

RBI Monetary Policy Committee meeting LIVE updates: Economists expect the central bank to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 per cent for the eighth consecutive time

Stock market guide for Jun 07: Nifty may open flat; RBI policy in focus

All you need to know before the market opens on Friday, June 07: Global markets traded with marginal gains. Shares of auto, bank and realty companies to be in focus owing to the RBI policy today.

RBI buys back Rs 7,287 crore bonds against notified Rs 30,000 crore

The RBI has repurchased a total of Rs 24,979 crore worth of securities in four auctions, against a total notified amount of Rs 1.7 trillion

RBI may keep interest rates on hold as slim Modi win boosts fiscal risks

Economists had already been pushing their forecasts for rate cuts to later in the year, predicting the RBI won't move until the US Federal Reserve pivots

RBI Monetary Policy June 2024: Check date, time and what to expect

RBI Policy: The six-member committee tasked with setting India's benchmark interest rate, the repo rate, will meet from June 5 to June 7

Stock market guide Jun 06: Gift Nifty flat; Global shares up as yields dip

All you need to know before market opens on Thursday, June 06: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs on Fed rate cut hopes; Back home, RBI policy meeting, Nifty weekly expiry to guide market sentiment.

RBI expected to hold rates on Friday as economic growth stays robust

The MPC last changed rates in February 2023, when the policy rate was hiked to 6.5%

Sebi committee to review ownership structure of clearing corporations

Panel chaired by former RBI deputy governor to suggest alternatives to ensure capital needs of clearing corporations