RBI's Monetary Policy Committee held the key repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent for a seventh straight policy meeting today with economic growth also remaining strong.
The RBI MPC has also decided to keep its stance of "withdrawal of accommodation" unchanged with a majority of 5-1
RBI said the regulatory framework for participation in ETCDs involving the Indian rupee (INR) is guided by the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999
"In view of feedback received and recent developments, it has been decided that these directions will now come into effect from Friday, May 03, 2024," RBI said
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Currently, Mohan is serving as president emeritus and distinguished fellow at CSEP and is also part-time member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council
RBI monetary policy: The MPC decision will be announced by Shaktikanta Das at 10 am on Friday, followed by a press conference at noon
Senior officials of the RBI and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) have made a presentation to the WTO members on reducing cost of remittances on March 25, an official said. India is pressing for the adoption of open and inter-operable payment systems like UPI, among WTO (World Trade Organisation) members with a view to cut the cost of money transfers or remittances. To cut the cost, India is suggesting to encourage digital transfers, fostering inter-operable systems, promoting competition, streamlining regulations, and enhancing pricing transparency. A proposal in this regard was pushed by India in the 13th ministerial conference, which was held in February in Abu Dhabi. "We had requested to make a presentation on the cost of remittances. The RBI and the NPCI gave presentations online on March 25. The meetings will continue on the subject at Geneva," the official said. The remittance costs are about 6.18 per cent globally which is well above the United Nation's tar
The benchmark 10-year bond yield ended at 7.0934%, following its previous close of 7.1030%
The Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its benchmark repurchase rate at 6.5 per cent for a seventh straight policy meeting, according to all 38 economists surveyed by Bloomberg
Lower priority sector lending norms would help in reducing cost
The monetary policy committee of the RBI had hiked the policy repo rate by 250 basis points (bps) between May 2022 and February 2023 before hitting a pause
The premium on out-of-the-money dollar/rupee put options expiring on April 26 soared up to 250%, despite spot dollar/rupee inching up 0.04% to 83.4200
As India heads into a general election this month, the economy is growing faster than expected amid signs prices are trending lower though food inflation remains a risk
Indian economy is in a comfortable position
This change could affect the degree of market concentration and competition, giving rise to new challenges
The pace of inflation in India has remained above the central bank's 4% target for the last few months, giving policymakers reason to remain cautious
PM attributes the banking sector's profitability and credit growth surge to the decade-long collaboration between his government and the RBI
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The Indian REITs Association, a newly formed umbrella body, has meanwhile requested Sebi to classify REITs as equities and petitioned RBI to allow banks to lend to REITs