The Reserve Bank of India Governor as ex-officio chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee commenced the three-day meeting on October 7 which concluded today. It was anticipated that the repo rate would be reduced this time considering the rate cuts by the US Feds.
The 3-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting will conclude on October 9. The outcome of the meeting is eagerly awaited as the RBI has kept the repo rate steady for the last nine consecutive months.
Das also stressed on improving female labour force participation in India as it is lower than global average
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said India is now a fast-growing economic powerhouse and stressed that financial institutions and fintech must swiftly adopt a robust framework to capitalise on new opportunities and mitigate risks.
Denmark's Christian Kettel Thomsen and Switzerland's Thomas Jordan, Das was recognised for his effective management of inflation, economic growth, currency stability, and interest rates. This accolade highlights his successful monetary policies amidst global economic challenges.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been awarded an "A+" rating by Global Finance magazine, making him one of only three central bank governors globally to receive the top distinction for the second consecutive year. The rating recognises Das's leadership in navigating India's economic challenges.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to prioritise their core business activities, emphasising the necessity of collecting deposits and lending with increased strictness.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das made several significant announcements today. Let's understand how these changes might impact the general public.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also proposed creating a public repository of digital lending apps to curb unauthorized players and expressed concerns over the rising disbursals of top-up home loans.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new facility to allow automatic replenishment of UPI Lite wallets to promote small-value digital payments. Currently, UPI Lite has a daily limit of Rs 2,000 and a per-transaction limit of Rs 500.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das revealed the next set of monetary policies on Friday morning. Earlier, experts anticipated that the RBI will maintain the benchmark interest rate at 6.5%, unchanged since February 2023, due to inflation concerns.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by Governor Shaktikanta Das, has announced the decision to maintain the Policy Repo Rate at 6.5%. This steady stance indicates a deliberate approach towards economic stability.
The monetary policy committe led by Shaktikanta Das has kept the repo rates unchanged at 6.50 per cent.
The RBI has kept the repo rate steady at 6.50 per cent over the past year, last raising it in February 2023 from 6.25 per cent.
The governor's comments were made in response to the recent approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the creation of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States.
The RBI Governor noted that although the world economy is dealing with a number of difficulties, the Indian economy is macroeconomically resilient and has a strong banking system that is sustaining its growth patterns.
The Reserve Bank on Thursday said net non-performing assets ratio of banks declined to a multi-year low of 0.8 per cent at the end of September 2023 and the country's domestic financial system remains resilient.
The sender claimed to be from 'Khilafat India' and stated that bombs have been planted at a total of 11 locations in Mumbai. According to the email, the bombs were planted at RBI offices, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank and the blasts were to take place at 1:30 pm today (December 26).
Retail inflation in India though, is in RBI's 2-6 per cent comfort level but is above the ideal 4 per cent scenario.
Rs 2,000 notes deadline over: On Sept 30, RBI decided to extend the arrangement for deposit and exchange till Oct 7. With effect from Oct 8, 2023, banks shall stop accepting Rs 2,000 notes for credit to accounts or exchange to other denomination banknotes.
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