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RBI monetary policy: Gold Loan firms seek parity with banks on LTV

The RBI increased from 75 per cent to 90 per cent the permissible loan-to-value ratio (LTV) for banks to give loans against pledge of gold ornaments and jewellery for non-agricultural purposes

RBI gives Covid-hit MSMEs one more window for restructuring loans

Businesses that didn't slip into NPA till March 1, and were treated as 'standard' accounts will benefit from the scheme which will have to be implemented by March 1, 2021

RBI monetary policy: Rates on hold amid uneasiness on inflation

The committee highlighted that inflation risks emanate from supply chain disruptions, high vegetable prices, increased taxes on fuels, and volatility in financial markets

RBI to set up innovation hub for financial inclusion, efficient banking

The hub aims to bring solutions to the financial sector by tapping into areas such as cybersecurity, data analytics, delivery platforms, and payment services

Start-ups to get priority sector tag as RBI revises lending norms

It intends to align them with emerging national priorities and bring a sharper focus to inclusive development

Loan restructuring may only provide short-term respite to lenders

The measures will lower credit cost to some extent, but analysts are sceptical of asset quality of such loans

A non-monetary policy, par for the course

Rate cut off the table for now; focus is on other measures to ease stress in system

RBI allows offline payments of up to Rs 200 through cards on pilot basis

The scheme is aimed at encouraging customers to opt for digital payments even in those places where the internet connectivity is poor

Monetary policy: Taming Covid-19 key to soften GDP fall, says RBI

High consumer inflation likely till September

No current accounts for clients with cash credit, overdraft facilities: RBI

In a notification, the central bank said that rather than opening a new current account, all transactions should be routed through Cash Credit (CC) or OverDraft (OD) account

Easy liquidity led to faster money transmission, helped private sector: RBI

The RBI since February 2019 has slashed the benchmark lending rate by 250 basis points (bps). Of this, 115 bps cut has taken place this year

Top headlines: Repo rate unchanged at 4%; BCCI, Vivo suspend partnership

Here are the top headlines of the day

No bank licence to India Inc: RBI sees threat to financial stability

The NITI Aayog had recently recommended to the government that long-term private capital should be allowed into the banking sector

Valuation drop, legal complications likely to hit HDIL's sale prospects

Suitors may prefer individual projects while bidding

Debt raising brings respite but financial condition is fragile: Economists

Taking advantage of low rates overseas and relatively relaxed norms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Indian companies are lining up to raise resources abroad

Monetary policy: Here's why RBI may go for rate cut on Thursday

BofA says the RBI will not only cut rates now, but will follow it up with another 75 bps cut in rest of the financial year 2020-21 (FY21)

Retail investors should worry about quality of funds, rather than size

Portfolio's quality, liquidity vital concerns in debt funds

RBI's MPC begins deliberations on monetary policy, decisions on Aug 6

The central bank has been taking steps proactively to limit the damage to the economy caused by the pandemic and lockdown

RBI policy likely to address the issue of financial stability: Expert

The issue of financial stability in monetary policy has always been an unsettled issue, ever since the global financial crisis

Shortest ruling 10-year benchmark bond ever: Changes within three months

Bond dealers say such quick benchmark setting can create some confusion in the markets on rate setting