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Around $30-35 billion of India’s merchandise exports to America at risk from Trump's tariffs, says UBS Chief India Economist

August 10, 2025 7:51 am

According to UBS’ Chief India Economist Tanvee Gupta Jain, India may not lose much if it shifts away from cheaper Russian oil as the annual savings right now is only $2 billion

RBI’s record banking system fund infusion is not boosting loan growth

July 20, 2025 7:49 am

NOMURA sees loan growth falling to 7-8% by March 2026

Knowledge Nugget | RBI's surplus transfer to govt: All you need to know for UPSC Exam

June 11, 2025 6:50 pm

The Board of the RBI approved a record surplus transfer to the Central Government for the accounting year 2024-25. But how does the transfer of RBI's surplus work out? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the Malegam Committee and Monetary Policy Committee.

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Inflation will be well aligned to the target during FY26: RBI Governor

April 24, 2025 1:53 am

The government has mandated the MPC to maintain consumer price index (CPI) inflation at 4 per cent within a band of +/- 2 per cent.

RBI’s monetary policy panel may cut repo rate by 25 bps to 6%: Here’s why

April 09, 2025 8:04 am

The six-member rate-setting panel is meeting amid heightened uncertainty in the global market following the recent announcement of reciprocals tariffs by US President Donald Trump.

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Global commitments hold back RBI from scheduling mid-month MPC meetings

February 09, 2025 1:06 am

At present, the MPC typically meets in the first week of a particular month when it is able to mostly take into account dated official macroeconomic numbers.

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RBI's shallow rate cut after five years

February 08, 2025 7:07 am

Outlook for inflation, growth can provide space for only one more rate cut of 25 basis points in near term

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After tax relief in Budget, RBI cuts key rate, first in five years, to spur growth

February 08, 2025 10:25 pm

RBI keeps stance neutral, expects growth to be 6.7% in FY26, estimates inflation at 4.2%

In the December MPC meeting, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das mounted a strong defence of the central bank’s currency interventions. (Express archive)

In Our Opinion: As growth falters, RBI’s policy choices narrow

December 08, 2024 10:40 pm

By February, there will be greater clarity on growth-inflation dynamics, stance of fiscal policy, and Trump’s tariff policy. This could then create conditions for central bank to ease policy rates

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Why RBI isn’t cutting interest rates

December 07, 2024 11:09 am

Inflation remains a concern for the Indian economy but fiscal policy mitigating supply risks can aid the RBI in balancing it with growth objectives

Once an MP, rape-convict Prajwal Revanna is now a clerk at prison library

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Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former PM H D Deve Gowda, has been assigned clerical duties at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison after receiving a life sentence for rape. He earns Rs 520 per day and faces multiple charges stemming from four cases, with evidence including videos of the assaults recorded on his phone. He was found guilty in one case and still faces trial in the others.

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