Reserve Bank of India

From the Opinions Editor: Behind RBI’s growth optimism, some hard economic questions

July 19, 2026 1:44 pm

The central bank’s inflation forecasts, growth assessment and policy posture do not always point in the same direction. Greater clarity would strengthen the credibility of monetary policy

RBI nod to HDFC Part-Time Chairman appointment

July 16, 2026 6:01 am

Kumar, 66, is a 1984-batch IAS officer, who served as Finance Secretary to the Government of India before being appointed Chief Election Commissioner in 2022. He retired from the Election Commission in February 2025.

RBI overhauls board governance framework: shifts focus to strategy, risk oversight

July 15, 2026 10:38 am

The move reflects a shift towards principle-based regulation, giving bank boards greater flexibility and reducing compliance burden

RBI plans easier rules for bank stake acquisition

July 15, 2026 1:20 am

Under the existing 2025 Master Direction, if an institution’s holding falls below 5% and it later wishes to increase it again to a major shareholding, they must seek fresh RBI approval.

FCNR(B) scheme: Inflows cool after netting $10 billion

July 15, 2026 1:20 am

While collections had accelerated after the RBI clarified that banks could extend loans against FCNR(B) deposits, the momentum, which has since eased as rising funding costs have made further mobilisation less attractive, is expected to pick up in the coming months, banking officials said.

NBFCs strike gold: Jewellery-backed loans jump 70%

July 08, 2026 9:13 am

Outstanding NBFC loans against gold jewellery surged by 69.9% to Rs 3.29 lakh crore by the end of May 2026 from Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May 2025, outpacing the 19.5% growth in overall retail loans, according to the latest Reserve Bank of India data.

RBI levies Rs 63 lakh penalty on Bank of Baroda

July 04, 2026 6:04 am

The statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE 2025) of the bank was conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2025, it said, adding a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause.

External shock risks rise as geopolitics, AI reshape global economy; near-term outlook uncertain: RBI governor

June 30, 2026 8:06 pm

Asset quality of banks improves to 1.8% in FY26, may decline to 4.1% in adverse scenario in FY28, says RBI’s FSR

RBI Grade B Prelims Result 2026 Out: Merit list PDF released at rbi.org.in

June 26, 2026 11:52 am

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Phase 1 result for the Grade B Officer (General) recruitment under Panel Year 2026. Candidates can check the merit list PDF which contains only roll numbers of shortlisted candidates on the official website at rbi.org.in.

Govt, RBI’s June 5 bond measures working; pull 8 months of foreign money in two weeks

June 25, 2026 11:26 pm

FPI investment in FAR bonds — a category of government bonds that foreigners can invest in without any restrictions — has been $2.2 billion in June, the most in 15 months.

In Pictures: RBI maintains status quo, keeps repo rate at 5.25%

February 06, 2026 1:59 pm

The RBI Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retaining a neutral stance while raising FY2026 GDP growth to 7.4% and revising retail inflation to 2.1%, citing stable inflation, strong growth momentum, and external risks

Farmers' plight should "shake the conscience" of the banking sector : PM Narendra Modi

April 02, 2015 5:27 pm

PM Narendra Modi complimented RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan for his grasp and clarity on economic issues.

Will Ex-PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi be the World Bank's next CEO?

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

Ex-PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi is reportedly among the frontrunners for the post of World Bank CEO. US President Donald Trump is considering multiple candidates to nominate for the post and Nooyi's name is reportedly being considered.

RBI Removes Withdrawal Limits On ATMs For Current Accounts

June 22, 2020 7:12 pm

RBI Buckles Under Pressure, Withdraws Rs 5,000 Deposit Limit

June 22, 2020 7:16 pm