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UPI transactions dip marginally in April to Rs 19.64 trn; grow Y-o-Y

Fasting, IMPS and Apes transactions decline too in the month

As India develops, high food inflation will get less severe: Ashima Goyal

The problem of high food inflation will be "less severe" in India going ahead, as modern supply chains with diversified sources can help quickly address sudden spikes in prices of specific food items, RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Ashima Goyal said on Thursday. Stressing that the share of food in the household budget is high in India, Goyal said policy needs to focus on increasing agricultural productivity, since stable agricultural prices are important for non-inflationary growth. "As India develops, this problem (high food inflation) will get less severe, for a number of reasons. Modern supply chains with diversified sources respond quickly to large spikes in specific items," she told PTI. Goyal further pointed out that one does not hear of tomato or onion prices spiking in advanced economies. "We naturally have diverse geographic regions, better integrated markets sourcing from different regions can help mitigate climate change induced food price spikes," she ...

Overnight swaps suggest RBI likely to hold interest rates through 2024

OIS markets reflect interest rate expectations, with higher rates indicating elevated interest rates for a longer period

RBI wants inflation elephant in the forest. Can pricier oil bring it back?

After witnessing sustained moderation, cost push pressures faced by firms, the RBI said, are showing upward bias

RBI monetary policy highlights: Last mile of disinflation is always challenging, sticky, says Governor Das

RBI MPC highlights: Catch all the highlights related to RBI's Monetary Policy Committee announcements here

RBI MPC: Here are the major announcements made by Governor Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank of India put the estimated real GDP growth for FY25 at 7 per cent

RBI to launch mobile app for investing in gov securities: Check details

Mobile version of Retail Direct Scheme will 'enable investors to buy and sell instruments on the go'

RBI lowers quarter-wise inflation forecast for FY25, holds key rate steady

Inflation 'elephant has left the room and it appears to be on its way to the forest,' says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das

RBI to permit investment, trading of Sovereign Green Bonds at Gujarat IFSC

The Reserve Bank on Friday announced that it will allow investment and trading of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Gandhinagar. Based on an announcement in the Union Budget for 2022-23, the government issued Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) in January 2023. Subsequently, SGrBs were issued as part of the government borrowing calendar in 2023-24. At present, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) registered with SEBI are permitted to invest in SGrBs under the different routes available for investment by FPIs in government securities. "With a view to facilitating wider non-resident participation in SGrBs, it has been decided to permit eligible foreign investors in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) to also invest in such bonds," RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, while announcing the first bi-monthly policy for FY'25. A scheme for investment and trading in SGrBs by eligible foreign investors in IFSC is being notified separat

RBI Monetary policy committee outcome: Financial terms you must know

As the RBI announces its latest monetary policy stance, here are some key financial terms you should familiarise yourself with to understand their significance and potential implications

First FY25 RBI MPC meeting: When, where to watch RBI governor's speech

RBI monetary policy: The MPC decision will be announced by Shaktikanta Das at 10 am on Friday, followed by a press conference at noon

Rupee to rise modestly against dollar in next three months, shows poll

That stability has been largely driven by the RBI's continued intervention in FX markets. Its foreign exchange reserves recently hit a record high of $642.63 billion

Stock Market Highlights, April 3: Sensex, Nifty end flat; smallcaps extend rally; Bharti Hexa IPO subscribed 30%

Stock market Update on Wednesday, April 03: Till 3:30 PM, Bharti Hexacom IPO was subscribed 30 per cent led by retail investors

'No change in RBI's stance on underlying exposure to forex derivatives'

The RBI had said in January that effective April 5, exchanges may offer forex derivative contracts involving the rupee to users "for the purpose of hedging contracted exposure"

Premature move on monetary policy could hurt inflation efforts: RBI Guv

The Reserve Bank of India's job to bring down inflation is not over, and any premature move on the policy front could undermine the success achieved so far on the price situation, according to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. According to the minutes of the February Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting released by the central bank on Thursday, Das had said at this juncture, monetary policy must remain vigilant and "not assume that our job on the inflation front is over". He stressed that the MPC must remain committed to successfully navigate the "last mile" of disinflation that can be sticky. Das made the remarks while voting for status quo in the key interest rate earlier this month. "As markets are front-running central banks in anticipation of policy pivots, any premature move may undermine the success achieved so far," the governor said, as per the minutes.

India inflation likely cooled to 3-month low in January, shows survey

Inflation will average 5.4% this fiscal year and 4.7% in the next, a separate Reuters poll showed, close to the RBI's forecasts of 5.4% and 4.5%

TMS Ep626: RBI MPC, shockvertising, PSU bank stocks, Jai Anusandhan

What was the key message from RBI MPC? How much shockvertising is too much? Will PSU banks continue to rule markets? What is Jai Anusandhan? All answers here

RBI policy, selling in ITC drag Sensex 724 pts, Nifty near 21,700

Stock market highlights on February 8, 2024: The Nifty PSU bank index climbed 2 per cent, while the Nifty Private Bank index fell 2.5 per cent. Individually, Paytm, and ITC crashed up to 10 per cent

RBI MPC: Repo rate kept at 6.5%; Q4FY24 inflation forecast lowered to 5%

RBI policy meet: The RBI MPC has also decided to keep its stance of 'withdrawal of accommodation' unchanged

RBI press conference LIVE: It is supervisory action on Paytm, says Guv Das

RBI MPC Meeting Live Updates: RBI's MPC which began on February 6 has concluded today. The Central bank's MPC has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Catch all updates here