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RBI not behind curve, focus on inflation target could have been risky: Das

I feel that we are very much in line with the requirements of our time, the RBI has acted proactively: Shaktikanta Das

Will issue guidelines to make digital lending ecosystem safer: RBI Guv

Speaking on inflation, Guv Das said that had the monetary policy been tighter, the economic damage would have been enormous

CAD will be sustainable, can be financed by normal capital inflows: RBI Guv

The number of unicorns, or new businesses valued at over $1 billion, is rising rapidly

Businesses should avoid short-term reward-seeking culture: Shaktikanta Das

Das said doing business involves risk taking. But before taking the risk, the upside and downside will have to be carefully considered

RBI is getting its way on policy rates. But how long will this last?

It will be interesting to see if Shaktikanta Das can keep his political masters in good humor. Or if his relationship with the government - like that of his two predecessors - will also start to fray

Opt for 3- to 6-month fixed deposits for now; lock in at higher rates later

Home loan borrowers must pre-pay, or opt for higher EMI, to prevent loan tenure from rising

'We expect a hike in deposit rates', says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

'With regard to breaching the inflation target framework, we will deal with it as and when the situation arises'

Most e-lending apps not registered with RBI: Governor Shaktikanta Das

The RBI website has a list of apps that are registered with it on the website, the governor said

RBI monetary policy: Missing inflation mandate now a 'fait accompli'

Consumer price index-based inflation, the yardstick of the RBI in monetary policy making, was, on average, above 6 per cent during the January-March quarter

RBI allows credit cards to be linked to UPI; marks shift from 'pay now'

Initially, home-grown card network Rupay Credit cards will be linked with UPI

Expect current account deficit to remain at sustainable level: RBI Governor

The current account deficit (CAD) will remain at a sustainable level and the normal flows will help the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to finance it, Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday. He also said the Indian economy is well placed to deal with geopolitical challenges. "We expect the current account deficit to remain at sustainable level and the normal flows will enable us to meet the financing of the current account deficit," Das told reporters during the post-policy press conference. The country's current account deficit increased to USD 23 billion, or 2.7 per cent of GDP, in the third quarter of FY 2021-22 from USD 9.9 billion or 1.3 per cent of GDP in the second quarter and USD 2.2 billion (0.3 per cent of GDP) in Q3 of fiscal 2020-21. The widening of CAD in Q3 FY22 was mainly on account of higher trade deficit. Das said there has been a rise in exports and imports. "Higher exports are the good signs of the economy. Higher imports also augur well and it means that there

Up to govt to decide on supply-side measures to contain inflation: RBI Guv

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the government is "mindful" of the current inflation situation, and it is up to the Centre to take further supply-side measures to contain the price rise situation

EMIs to rise as RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps, signals more increase

The increase in lending rate or the repurchase rate (repo) by 50 bps -- the biggest in more than a decade -- to 4.90 per cent comes on the back of a 40 bps hike last month

I am sure govt is mindful of inflation situation: RBI Governor Das

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the govt is "mindful" of the current inflation situation, and it is up to the Centre to take further supply-side measures to contain the price rise situation.

RBI bats for cut in state taxes on petrol, diesel to ease inflation

Further reduction of State VATs on petrol and diesel across the country can certainly contribute to softening of the inflationary pressures as well as expectations: Shaktikanta Das

RBI says 75% of rise in inflation projection for FY23 due to food

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, while estimating India's overall retail inflation for FY23 at 6.7%, said that the 75% of the increase in inflation projections can be attributed to the food group.

RBI strikes good balance between inflation and growth: Experts on rate hike

All the measures, including banking tweaks, to promote affordable housing seem to be unorthodox and practical, with the RBI playing its central bank role almost perfectly, says Finology Ventures CEO

Further cut in state VAT on fuels can soften inflationary pressure: RBI Guv

Das said in his remarks while spelling out the outcome of the ongoing monetary policy review meeting that started on Monday.

RBI rate hike may see rate sensitive stocks bottom out. Time to buy?

Shares of banks and NBFCs seem to be better placed on the charts, while that of automobile, realty and others need to sustain above the crucial levels.