Page 11 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
SFBs should be vigilant, proactive to mitigate risks: RBI deputy guv
Swaminathan highlighted the role of governance in guiding SFBs towards sustainable growth with stability. He also emphasised the importance of sustainable business models
 "SFBs should be vigilant, proactive to mitigate risks: RBI deputy guv")
RBI to keep repo rate at 6.50% in October, cut by 25bps in December: Poll
Inflation held below the RBI's medium-term target of 4.0 for a second month in August
 "RBI to keep repo rate at 6.50% in October, cut by 25bps in December: Poll")
Policy evolution: Despite challenges, central banks must keep adapting
Most large central banks have been grappling with high inflation rates over the past couple of years after having misjudged the early warning signs
 "Policy evolution: Despite challenges, central banks must keep adapting")
Regulatory scrutiny may dampen credit cards' festive season spirit
Pressure on unsecured lending may weigh on growth in spending through credit card
 "Regulatory scrutiny may dampen credit cards' festive season spirit")
Buy-and-hold investors, avoid high secondary mkt premiums on SGBs
A key reason for the current delay is that SGBs have become an expensive borrowing route for the government
 "Buy-and-hold investors, avoid high secondary mkt premiums on SGBs")
Piyush Goyal promises to take up financing issues of realtors with RBI
Addressing a conference organised by realtors' apex body CREDAI, Goyal highlighted that the new realty law RERA has brought transparency and certainty in the real estate sector
 "Piyush Goyal promises to take up financing issues of realtors with RBI")
Private banks' employee strength grows 2.8 times in over a decade
During this period, the number of state-owned banks has decreased to 12 due to mergers, while the total number of private sector banks stands at 21
 "Private banks' employee strength grows 2.8 times in over a decade")
Strong fundamentals crucial amid global unrest: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das
Have larger responsibility of maintaining financial stability'
 "Strong fundamentals crucial amid global unrest: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das")
S&P retains India's growth forecast at 6.8%; expects rate cut in October
S&P maintained India's growth forecast at 6.8% and said that it expected the RBI to cut rates in October. The US Fed rate cuts last week have sparked speculation about a potential spillover effect
 "S&P retains India's growth forecast at 6.8%; expects rate cut in October")
New-look RBI's MPC set to take rate call amid cuts by global banks
RBI's MPC has six members - three are from within RBI: Governor, deputy governor in charge of monetary policy, and one more officer from RBI who is nominated by the central board of RBI
Punjab Sind Bank to raise upto Rs 3K cr via Infra bonds, appoint bankers
Set to appoint merchant bankers for proposed QIP
 "Punjab Sind Bank to raise upto Rs 3K cr via Infra bonds, appoint bankers")
September set to be busiest month for IPOs in 14 years: RBI Bulletin
Citing a study by market regulator Sebi, the article further said 54 per cent of IPO shares allotted to investors were sold within a week of listing
 "September set to be busiest month for IPOs in 14 years: RBI Bulletin")
RBI net buys $6.93 billion in July; forex reserve reaches new high
India's foreign exchange reserves expanded by $67 billion so far in 2024, the second highest among major foreign exchange reserves holding countries, after China
 "RBI net buys $6.93 billion in July; forex reserve reaches new high")
RBI bought net $6.93 billion in spot forex market in July: Bulletin data
RBI's net outstanding forward sales stood at $9.1 billion as of end-July, compared with a net sales of $15.84 billion at the end of the previous month, the data showed
 "RBI bought net $6.93 billion in spot forex market in July: Bulletin data")
CARE Ratings downgrades IIFL Finance's long-term instruments to "AA-"
The rating agency, in a statement placed on its website, said the assets under management (AUM) of IFL's gold business shrunk to Rs 14,727 crore as of June 30, 2024
 "CARE Ratings downgrades IIFL Finance's long-term instruments to \"AA-\"")
'One State, One RRB' policy gains momentum; may make debut in March 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged RRBs to focus on improving digital services and supporting MSME growth
 "'One State, One RRB' policy gains momentum; may make debut in March 2025")
Casa ratio of banks may fall to pre-Covid level: SBI chief CS Setty
But Setty says SBI will hold on to current share by tapping small businesses
 "Casa ratio of banks may fall to pre-Covid level: SBI chief CS Setty")
Foreign banks in regulatory standoff seek RBI relief on trading rules
In October 2022, Esma de-recognised the Clearing Corporation of India, creating significant obstacles for European banks conducting large-scale transactions
 "Foreign banks in regulatory standoff seek RBI relief on trading rules")
Rupee has been among the least volatile currencies since 2023: RBI governor
Our stated policy is to prevent excessive volatility of the rupee, said Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das
 "Rupee has been among the least volatile currencies since 2023: RBI governor")
Eid-e-Milad 2024 bank holiday: Are banks closed today? Check details
On September 16, public and private sector banks are closed in multiple states on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad. Here's all you need to know
 "Eid-e-Milad 2024 bank holiday: Are banks closed today? Check details")
