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RBI Policy: Subtle shift in growth-inflation balance

We foresee hikes of 25 bps each in the repo and reverse repo rates each in the April 2022 and June 2022 reviews

Omicron impact concern forces RBI to keep reverse repo rate unchanged

Variable rate reverse repo auction seems to be the central bank's mode to fine tune excess liquidity.

Banks can infuse capital in overseas branches without RBI approval

RBI said banks will be allowed to infuse capital in their overseas branches as well as repatriate profits without seeking its prior approval

Reserve Bank retains GDP growth forecast for current fiscal year at 9.5%

RBI retained the GDP growth forecast at 9.5 per cent for the current fiscal but cautioned that the economic recovery is not yet strong enough

Retail inflation expected to be around 5.3% during FY22: Reserve Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said the retail inflation is expected to be around 5.3 per cent during the current fiscal year.

RBI to have on-device wallets in UPI apps for small-ticket transactions

RBI proposed an «on-device» wallet in UPI apps aiming to conserve banking systems' resources without changing the transaction experience for the user.

RBI leaves key rates on hold amid Omicron risks; analysts weigh in

The committee held the lending rate, or the repo rate , at 4%. The reverse repo rate, or the key borrowing rate, was also maintained at 3.35%

RBI Monetary policy LIVE: Price pressures may persist in immediate term

RBI Monetary policy LIVE updates: RBI announcement comes amid the threat surrounding Omicron coronavirus variant. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates

Rupee slides 5 paise to 75.49 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee declined 5 paise to 75.49 against the US dollar in opening trade as persistent foreign fund outflows kept the pressure on the local unit

RBI Monetary policy LIVE: RBI Guv's address begins; rates & stance in focus

RBI Monetary policy LIVE updates: RBI announcement comes amid the threat surrounding Omicron coronavirus variant. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates

RBI Monetary policy LIVE: Guv Shaktikanta Das' address to begin shortly

RBI Monetary policy LIVE updates: RBI announcement comes amid the threat surrounding Omicron coronavirus variant. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates

RBI Monetary policy LIVE: Rates may stay unchanged amid Omicron threat

RBI Monetary policy LIVE updates: RBI announcement comes amid the threat surrounding Omicron coronavirus variant. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates

RBI Monetary policy LIVE: RBI may leave rates unchanged amid Omicron threat

RBI Monetary policy LIVE updates: RBI announcement comes amid the threat surrounding Omicron coronavirus variant. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates

Life insurers' new business premium spikes 42% at Rs 27,177 cr in Nov

Profitability a worry with excess reserves on balance sheet for Covid claims

Rupee surrenders gains to end flat as rising crude prices weigh

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading higher by 0.05 per cent at 96.37

MFI sector improves after 2nd wave, caution needed on asset quality: Report

The microfinance industry showed an improvement in disbursements, asset quality and new loan inquiries in the September quarter, a report said on Tuesday

Measures taken to protect bona fide commercial decision of banks: FM

This is to alleviate the fear of any unwarranted hardships to officials or senior executives taking key decisions: FM

PNB plans to raise up to Rs 2,000 cr through additional AT1 bonds

Bond dealers said the base size of the offering is for Rs 500 crore with a green shoe option of Rs 1,500 crore

RBI imposes curbs on Nagar Urban Co-op Bank, caps withdrawals at Rs 10,000

The restrictions, imposed through directions under the Banking Regulation Act (as applicable to co-operative societies), 1949, shall remain in force for a period of six months

Over 55% Jan Dhan account holders are women: Finance Ministry

There is no requirement to maintain any minimum balance in PMJDY accounts

Indian rupee slumps 30 paise to close at 75.42 against US dollar

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.13 per cent up at 96.23

RBI MPC starts deliberations amid expectations of status quo in policy rate

The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel began its three-day deliberations on Monday to decide the next monetary policy amid expectations that the central bank will maintain status quo on interest rate

India has 4th largest foreign exchange reserves in world: MoS finance

India currently has the fourth largest foreign exchange reserves in the world, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told Lok Sabha on Monday. As on November 19, 2021, he said the forex reserve stood at USD 640.4 billion. Replying to another questi

Number of ATMs in country at over 213,000, says Finance Ministry

In addition to this, 27,837 White Label ATMs (WLA) were also installed by WLA operators up to September 2021

What are the types of bank accounts in India?

India has different types of bank accounts for different purposes. Find out the various types of accounts that can help you decide which one suits your requirements best

What explains the lure of pay-later cards like Slice and Uni?

New pay-later cards are making their way into people's wallets, who don't even have a credit history. Let us find out why these pay-later cards are catching up and what is luring people towards them

IT min asks bankers to create robust platform for easy credit availability

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw exhorted the banking industry to create an innovative digital platform for providing quick and easy credit to MSMEs, small businessmen, and those at the bottom of pyramid.

Lower oil prices to counter Omicron fears; yet rupee to remain subdued

Besides, rising trade deficit along with fears of US tapering measures are likely to hamper any appreciation move

Tightening of norms may increase NBFCs' headline NPAs by one third: Ind-Ra

Tightening of norms may increase non-banking finance companies' (NBFCs) headline non-performing advances (NPA) by around one third, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said.

Forex reserves down by $2.713 million to $637.687 billion

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 2.713 billion to USD 637.687 billion in the week to November 26, RBI data showed. In the previous week ended November 19, the reserves had increased by USD 289 million to USD 640.401 billion. It touche

RBI new norms likely to increase NBFCs bad loans by one-third: Study

Last month, the RBI had provided clarification on income recognition asset classification and provisioning (IRAC) norms for banks, NBFCs and All-India Financial Institutions

India reaching out to many nations to leverage stack it has built: NPCI CEO

Speaking at the InFinity Forum, Dilip Asbe said there has to be a local or domestic stack because every country has its own complexities and diversities

Indian banks behind on digital adoption, it's time to wake up: Uday Kotak

Says banks must be able to feed huge data being churned out by the financial system into analytics and ML. Turnaround time must give an MSME clarity on a loan in minutes, if not seconds

Need collective global action for effective regulation of tech: Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for a «collective global action» for effective regulation of ever-changing technology and tech-driven payment systems.

Rupee trades in narrow range in morning trade against US dollar

Indian rupee was trading in a narrow range in morning trade on Friday amid uncertainties over the global economic recovery in the wake of the emergence of Omicron. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 74.98 against the dollar. It touched a

Bank credit offtake shows stickiness, rises 7% in November: RBI data

Rating agency CARE in a statement said the credit growth is expected to be in the range of 7.5% to 8.0% for FY22.

Credit card spend crosses Rs 1 trillion first time in a month: RBI

Among major credit card players, ICICI Bank has been the most aggressive

Bank credit grows 7% by mid-November, shows RBI data

The outstanding credit of commercial banks stood at Rs 111.62 trillion, up from Rs 10.4.34 trillion a year ago

Bank unions call for two-day nationwide strike on December 16-17

United Forum of Bank Unions convener Mahesh Mishra on Thursday said the government wants to pass the Banking Reforms Bill in the current session of Parliament, paving the way for privatisation
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