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RBI vs government in 2018: A 'husband-wife' relation that turned stormy

The genesis of differences between the RBI and the government was one-day default norms announced by the central bank on February 12, 2018

RBI vs government in 2018: A 'husband-wife' relation that turned stormy
Updated On : 01 Jan 2019 | 11:43 AM IST

Why RBI cannot pay Rs 3.6 trillion to govt

Neither the foreign exchange, nor the gold, and certainly not the revaluation reserve should be available for spending by anyone

Why RBI cannot pay Rs 3.6 trillion to govt
Updated On : 26 Dec 2018 | 9:17 PM IST

Shaktikanta Das must follow 'dharma' to protect RBI autonomy: C Rangarajan

Rangarajan said there is also a need for the Central Statistics Office to disclose a few essential details on the recent change in GDP computation

Shaktikanta Das must follow 'dharma' to protect RBI autonomy: C Rangarajan
Updated On : 24 Dec 2018 | 5:25 PM IST

Why should the government own the RBI?

When it comes to borrowing, governments behave exactly like any private citizen, says the author

Why should the government own the RBI?
Updated On : 22 Dec 2018 | 2:46 AM IST

In RBI policy meeting, Urjit Patel had favoured status quo on repo rate

The RBI had kept the repo rate -- at which it lends to banks -- at 6.50% in the MPC review held between Dec 3-5

In RBI policy meeting, Urjit Patel had favoured status quo on repo rate
Updated On : 19 Dec 2018 | 10:10 PM IST

Govt to seek interim dividend from RBI, funds for public banks: S C Garg

The Finance Ministry is likely to seek approval from Parliament for additional funding for state-run banks on Thursday

Govt to seek interim dividend from RBI, funds for public banks: S C Garg
Updated On : 19 Dec 2018 | 7:14 PM IST

Decision on excess reserves should rest with RBI alone: Kaushik Basu

The issue of parting with a portion of RBI reserves, which as of June stood at Rs 9.43 trillion, to the government has been a contentious issue between the government and the RBI for a long time

Decision on excess reserves should rest with RBI alone: Kaushik Basu
Updated On : 19 Dec 2018 | 6:48 PM IST

RBI vs govt: Regulators can't work in isolation, says Arun Jaitley

Without specifying RBI, he said there is a need for regulators to consult all the stakeholders as that is when one gets a "feel of the market"

RBI vs govt: Regulators can't work in isolation, says Arun Jaitley
Updated On : 18 Dec 2018 | 11:33 PM IST

Govt-RBI relationship like of 'husband-wife', says Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

The comments came against the backdrop of Urjit Patel resigning as RBI Governor earlier this month amid a tussle between the central bank and the finance ministry

Govt-RBI relationship like of 'husband-wife', says Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
Updated On : 18 Dec 2018 | 10:57 PM IST

RBI vs govt: We didn't ask for Urjit Patel's resignation, says Arun Jaitley

Govt doesn't need a single penny from RBI in this fiscal, said Arun Jaitley

RBI vs govt: We didn't ask for Urjit Patel's resignation, says Arun Jaitley
Updated On : 18 Dec 2018 | 1:05 PM IST

RBI-govt rift: What was the fuss about?

Within 48 hours of Urjit Patel's resignation, Mr Das assumed charge at the RBI

RBI-govt rift: What was the fuss about?
Updated On : 17 Dec 2018 | 11:09 PM IST

Government meddling in RBI affairs may hit Indian banking system: S&P

S&P Global Ratings views as credit negative the circumstances leading to the recent resignation of Urjit Patel as governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Government meddling in RBI affairs may hit Indian banking system: S&P
Updated On : 17 Dec 2018 | 10:29 PM IST

Giving excess reserve to govt may pull down RBI credit rating, warns Rajan

RBI's board last month decided to set up a committee for examining the economic capital framework to determine the appropriate levels of reserve the central bank should hold

Giving excess reserve to govt may pull down RBI credit rating, warns Rajan
Updated On : 17 Dec 2018 | 10:28 PM IST

Public credit registry better for SMEs, not special norms: Viral Acharya

Work on the registry is happening in a 'modular' manner and it will take three-five years before every financial transaction is recorded, Acharya said

Public credit registry better for SMEs, not special norms: Viral Acharya
Updated On : 16 Dec 2018 | 1:45 AM IST

India's zombie raj: Companies on life support, and distressed banks

Given Indian corporates' high indebtedness, new credit will be used for servicing loans rather than building factories. This is setting us up for more companies on life support and more zombie banks

India's zombie raj: Companies on life support, and distressed banks
Updated On : 14 Dec 2018 | 10:11 PM IST

'Indira Gandhi 2.0': RBI coup, CBI fight signs of Modi's authoritarian ways

One institution that is standing firm is India's Supreme Court, although it too has faced challenges

'Indira Gandhi 2.0': RBI coup, CBI fight signs of Modi's authoritarian ways
Updated On : 14 Dec 2018 | 7:52 AM IST

RBI vs govt: IMF says 'operational independence' of central banks important

IMF Director Gerry Rice said this in response to a question on the recent developments at the RBI

RBI vs govt: IMF says 'operational independence' of central banks important
Updated On : 14 Dec 2018 | 7:10 AM IST

RBI board meets today with new worries emerging over its independence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a new ally at the Reserve Bank of India in Governor Shaktikanta Das

RBI board meets today with new worries emerging over its independence
Updated On : 14 Dec 2018 | 7:10 AM IST

Jaitley admits to 2-3 areas of differences between Centre and RBI

Jaitley said the differences with RBI included credit flow in the economy and liquidity support, and added that the government had initiated a "discussion" to convey its concerns

Jaitley admits to 2-3 areas of differences between Centre and RBI
Updated On : 14 Dec 2018 | 12:46 AM IST

Modi govt thinks it owns RBI, doesn't understand its autonomy: Chidambaram

This government simply does not understand what a central bank's independence is, said P Chidambaram

Modi govt thinks it owns RBI, doesn't understand its autonomy: Chidambaram
Updated On : 13 Dec 2018 | 10:57 PM IST