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RBI MPC changes stance to neutral; keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

MPC to 'remain unambiguously focused' on a durable alignment of inflation with the target, while supporting growth

RBI MPC: Short-term inflation risk remains in focus, says Shaktikanta Das

In a press statement after the RBI's Monetary Policy announcement, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the inflation worries have eased but there is a need for greater vigilance

RBI ups UPI Lite limit for smooth payment transactions: Check revised caps

During the RBI MPC announcement, Shaktikanta Das announced increased UPI transaction limits for UPI123Pay and UPI Lite wallet, a move aimed at boosting UPI adoption

RBI policy: Prelude to future rate cuts? Inflation numbers hold the key

The policy remains open-ended on the future possibility of rate cut, which sounds reasonable given that the future course of inflation is hard to gauge

RBI policy: MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, shifts stance to neutral

Governor Shaktikanta Das said that India's real GDP grew by 6.7 per cent in Q1. For FY25, the RBI kept its GDP projection unchanged at 7.2 per cent

RBI's MPC meeting today: Will there be a rate cut? Key points to watch

For the last nine consecutive meetings, the RBI has maintained the repo rate at 6.50 per cent, balancing inflation control with economic growth objectives

Forex reserves surged $311 billion under RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Latest RBI data showed, India's foreign exchange reserves surpassed the $700 billion mark

Govt picks three new external members for MPC ahead of key RBI meet

Govt appoints Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, and Nagesh Kumar as new external members of RBI's Monetary Policy Committee

Govt announces 3 new external members ahead of key RBI MPC meet

Govt appoints Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, and Nagesh Kumar as new external members of RBI's Monetary Policy Committee

Policy evolution: Despite challenges, central banks must keep adapting

Most large central banks have been grappling with high inflation rates over the past couple of years after having misjudged the early warning signs

Strong fundamentals crucial amid global unrest: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

Have larger responsibility of maintaining financial stability'

RBI Guv Das stabilises volatile rupee with $689 billion forex reserves

India's current account deficit has also narrowed recently thanks to cheaper oil from Russia and global firms setting up service hubs

Rate cut hinges on inflation trajectory: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Rupee strength driven by strong fundamentals, not because of artificial intervention

Rupee has been among the least volatile currencies since 2023: RBI governor

Our stated policy is to prevent excessive volatility of the rupee, said Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das

Short-sellers may target banks with large CRE exposure: RBI governor Das

'We still have distance to cover,' Das says on inflation

Have distance to cover on inflation, can't look other way: RBI Governor

Central bank in no rush to cut rates as projections say inflation is moderating, says Shaktikanta Das

'India's growth potential is above 7.5%': RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

At a Singapore forum, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das projected that India has a growth potential of at least 7.5%, slightly above the RBI's official 7.2% forecast for 2024-25

Strong fundamentals keep growth story intact: RBI guv Shaktikanta Das

"The potential of external demand can be leveraged by integrating into global supply chains," he said

Expect new members in MPC to be appointed in time, says RBI Guv Das

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said he expects new external members of the monetary policy committee to be appointed in time. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the annual Fibac event here, Das said the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) -- scheduled to take place from October 7 -- can only take place when the members are in place. "New members obviously have to be appointed then only we can hold the meeting. It should happen. We expect the new members to be in place in time," the governor said. The four-year term of three external members -- Ashima Goyal, Jayanth Varma and Shashank Bhide -- is coming to an end on October 4. The appointments to the panel are made by the government. The MPC is chaired by the governor and has six members. The RBI has three representatives, including the governor, while the other three are external members. The members vote on the rate call before the resolution is made public, and the governor has the casting vo

RBI Guv headed FSDC reviews overall macroeconomic, financial developments

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das headed the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC-SC) on Thursday reviewed global and domestic macroeconomic and financial developments. It also reviewed issues relating to inter-regulatory coordination in the Indian financial sector, the RBI said in a statement after the 31st meeting of the FSDC Sub-Committee. "Members shared their assessments of potential risks to financial stability and discussed various issues that may have financial stability implications," it said. The Sub-Committee also reviewed the activities of various technical groups under its purview and the functioning of State-level Coordination Committees (SLCCs) in states/Union territories (UTs). It resolved to continue its focus on improving financial sector resilience through inter-regulatory coordination, while remaining watchful of emerging challenges to the economy and the financial system, including those from global spillovers, cyber hazard