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RBI governor Shaktikanta Das to hold meeting with bank chiefs today

The meeting will take stock of implementation of several steps announced by the RBI, including moderation in interest rate and its transmission, as well as liquidity infusion measures for industry

Govt needs clear 'entry and exit plan' on fiscal expansion: Shaktikanta Das

Banks unwilling to take on credit risk in their balance sheets beyond a point, says central bank governor

The Indian version of quantitative easing

By resorting to the two-step OMOs, the RBI is managing the yield at both the shorter as well as the longer end

Calibrated monetary, fiscal stimulus on anvil: Principal Economic Advisor

International passenger travel would remain shut for a long time, not for weeks but for months, he said citing examples of sectors which will continue to be non-functional

RBI may cap reverse repo rate to ensure liquidity translates into credit

Lenders to face central bank's censure; board meet in May seen leading to fresh measures

RBI assumes protective role, asks banks not to pay dividend for FY20

Experts say while the decision is positive, it may not make any significant contribution

Covid-19: In fight against economic slowdown, RBI introduces new measures

RBI tries to discourage banks from sitting on their liquidity, makes it mandatory to lend to small and medium NBFCs money raised from liquidity window

140 bps rate cut in a little over a fortnight

This has been done to stop lazy banking. Banks are being encouraged to lend instead of parking their resources with the RBI and earn risk-free interest income

Top headlines: RBI announces steps to boost economy, China GDP slips, more

Business Standard brings to you a snapshot of important events of the day.

MARKET WRAP: Sensex ends 986 pts higher; financials rally post RBI measures

All that happened in the markets today

Covid-19 relief: Here are the steps taken by the RBI to fight slowdown

Among other important announcements, he announced a reduction in reverse repo rate by 25 basis points from 4 per cent earlier to 3.75 per cent now

RBI has made life a bit easier for NBFCs, MFIs amid Covid-19 pandemic

The RBI has indicated that it expects inflation to come down by September, which means that more rate cuts are in the offing

RBI measures sufficient, not substantial; Guv doing balancing act: Experts

RBI governor is walking a tightrope, says a former chief statistician

Covid-19: RBI slashes reverse repo rate by 25 bps, no change in repo rate

Earlier, the RBI had reduced the repo rate to a 15-year low of 4.40 per cent by announcing a steep cut of 75 basis points on March 27, only two days after the national lockdown was imposed

Market Ahead, April 17: Top Factors That Could Guide Markets Today

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das' media address at 10 am will remain a big focus today for investors who will also digest reports of an imminent second stimulus package

Gain some, lose some: What India's Covid-19 relief package means for biz

As India manages life under a 21-day lockdown, the government and the RBI have moved to help the economy and the poorest. A look at who gains from these moves and who loses out

Rush hour and tougher questions ahead for both Mint Road and banks

Piecemeal regulatory forbearance will not go far and tougher questions will be asked of both Mint Road and banks, reports Raghu Mohan

Measures announced by RBI are enough for now but what next, Mr Das?

No one cares about fiscal deficit now. Or for that matter, inflation. The focus is on growth and growth alone

The liquidity gush

RBI's steps will help in smooth functioning of financial markets

Covid-19 relief: RBI cuts repo 75 bps; defers term-loan EMIs for 3 months

Repo down to 4.4%; reverse repo reduced by 90 basis to 4%; CRR lowered by a percentage point to 3%; inflation and growth forecast not given as they would depend on the extent of the coronavirus crisis