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RBI maintains status quo, conserves policy ammunition

February 07, 2026 7:11 am

The details of the trade deal are still not out, but our first-cut analysis shows that the lower tariff would provide a growth boost of around 0.2 percentage point, taking our GDP growth projection to 7.2 per cent for FY27.

Urban consumer confidence declines, reflects growing caution on economic conditions: RBI survey

February 07, 2026 5:06 am

Households’ views on prices and inflation deteriorated across both current and future horizons, underscoring persistent concerns over cost-of-living pressures

Monetary Policy Meet: Repo rate steady at 5.25%; FY26 GDP, inflation projections raised

February 07, 2026 5:02 am

The RBI lifted its FY26 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to 7.4% from an earlier estimate of 7.3%. It also revised upwards the projection for consumer price index (CPI) inflation to 2.1% from 2%.

RBI moves to shield customers from small fraud, caps compensation at Rs 25,000

February 06, 2026 4:08 pm

As part of customer-centric measures, the RBI on Friday announced that it will issue three separate draft guidelines for public consultation.

RBI, EU markets regulator ESMA sign MoU for information sharing on central counterparties

January 27, 2026 10:19 pm

With the signing of the MoU, European banks can now comfortably clear and settle their clients transactions on the CCIL.

High frequency indicators for December suggest continued buoyancy in growth impulses: RBI

January 22, 2026 9:54 am

Rural demand indicators regained momentum with retail automobile sales recording broad-based growth across categories.

RBI proposes reopening urban co-operative banks’ licenses; favours large credit societies

January 13, 2026 9:27 pm

It has been two decades since the licensing of UCBs was put on hold by the RBI as it was found that a large number of the newly licensed UCBs became financially unsound within a short period.

Last-mile bank services impacted as 2.3 lakh Banking Correspondent outlets disappear; villages hit hardest: RBI data

January 01, 2026 5:24 pm

There are 72.42 crore Basic Saving Bank Deposits Account (BSBDA) as of FY25, according to the RBI.

RBI warning on stablecoins: Fiat-backed crypto could pose risks to monetary sovereignty, financial stability, says central bank

December 31, 2025 9:58 pm

The RBI has urged other countries to prioritise central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) over privately issued stablecoins to ensure financial stability.

Indian economy poised for strong growth despite global headwinds: RBI Governor Malhotra

December 31, 2025 5:40 pm

However, geopolitical and trade-related uncertainties pose near-term risks, Malhotra said.

‘Think of it the other way, not about govt raiding RBI, but how RBI could have behaved differently’

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

In this edition of the Idea Exchange, Former Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian talks about demonitisation, defends GST, explains the reasons why growth has not been robust and reflects back on his tenure as Chief Economic Adviser of India.

Express Eye for Detail Ep 12: Two years of demonetisation, the Diwali mess and Faizabad renamed as Ayodhya

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Two years on, The Indian Express learns that RBI did not approve of demonetisation and more about the week’s top stories in Express Eye for Detail episode 12.

Eye for Detail EP 12: All about the Ayodhya uncertainty, RBI vs govt and Statue of Unity

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

How the BJP and RSS are reacting to the Supreme Court deferring the Ayodhya case, why the RBI and the government are at loggerheads and what it means to have a statue worth almost Rs 3000 crores. All that and more in this week’s Eye for Detail.

'For the first time we have a majority govt. If some hard decisions have to be taken, they must be announced now'

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Former governor of Reserve Bank of India Bimal Jalan talks about how he addressed the issues of transparency and accountability in financial transactions and governance in his new book, India Ahead: 2025 and Beyond.

Congress has no faith in us or any other institution because it has no faith in itself: Narendra Modi

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Congress party has no faith in the government, the CJI, the RBI or any international organisation that gives data on India's growth. He said it is because Congress has no faith in itself.

Demonetisation: RBI recovers almost all banned notes

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

56.4 Per Cent Rise In Bad Loans Or Non Performing Assets Of State Owned Banks

June 22, 2020 7:10 pm

RBI Asks Banks To Track Demand Drafts Used To Convert Old Notes To New During Demonetisation

June 22, 2020 7:11 pm

Election Commission Hits Back After RBI Rejects Plea To Raise Cash Limits For Poll Candidates

June 22, 2020 7:12 pm

Rs 14 Lakh Crore In Old Notes Back With Banks, Micro-Small Scale Industries Suffer Job Loss

June 22, 2020 7:14 pm