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RBI, Bank Indonesia agree to use local currencies for bilateral trade

This framework would enable exporters and importers to invoice and pay in their respective domestic currencies, which in turn would enable the development of an INR-IDR foreign exchange market

Indian economy likely to grow close to 8% in FY24, says RBI Governor

RBI governor says 85% Paytm wallet users won't face disruption

85% of Paytm wallet users unaffected, rest to link apps to banks: RBI Guv

As many as 80-85 per cent Paytm wallet users will not face any disruption because of regulatory actions, and the remaining users have been advised to link their apps to other banks, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India on January 31 barred Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) from accepting deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups in any customer accounts. The deadline for linking the wallet attached with PPBL with other banks has been fixed for March 15, the governor said, ruling out any further extension. The time given up to March 15 is sufficient and there is no need for further extension, he said, adding that 80-85 per cent Paytm wallets are linked to other banks, and the remaining 15 per cent have been advised to move on to other banks. He said that the RBI has taken action against a regulated entity, which in this case is PPBL and has nothing against Fintech companies. Instead, Das stressed that the RBI favours innovation in the financial ...

Annual GDP growth for current FY could be very close to 8%: RBI chief Das

Das said rural demand had been improving and was much stronger than a year ago, while urban demand continued to be very strong

Interoperability of internet banking system in 2024: RBI's Shaktikanta Das

Shaktikanta Das said there's considerable scope for expanding digital payments

Liquidity deficit narrows to less than Rs 1 trn as govt spending picks up

Liquidity may not improve immediately as tax outflows of around Rs 1.25 trn are scheduled in March, says one expert

Financial markets must play long term, like Rahul Dravid: Shaktikanta Das

Das spoke on a host of issues: talent retention and salaries of bank chief executives, potential risks to growth, cryptocurrencies, corporate governance and internationalisation of the rupee

The Das approach: The RBI governor does what he does, and listens too

As RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is accessible and pragmatic, he is also a reformer who stands his ground

International mutual fund schemes see fresh round of restrictions

Nippon India, Mirae Asset stop taking fresh investments in their international schemes

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.

Govt appoints non-executive chairmen in Bank of India, IOB, Uco Bank

Ex-LIC head MR Kumar appointed as non-exec chairman of Bank of India

FSDC meet discusses ways for simplification, digitisation of KYC process

Take more steps to curb illegal lending apps: FM

Indian banks' rush for clients set for reckoning after Paytm fiasco

India stunned investors last month by abruptly suspending most activities of the banking affiliate of Paytm, a once high-flying fintech star that had attracted backing from Warren Buffett and SoftBank

Green capital flows into emerging mkts must be bolstered: RBI governor

Vigilant in navigating final stretch of disinflation: Das

RBI Governor asks bank CEOs to maintain vigil around risks build-up

Das also highlighted the issue of high growth in personal loans, which has been an outlier among other categories. He also talked about banks' exposure to non-banking finance companies

No review of action on Paytm Payments Bank: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das

Says the decision was made after a thorough evaluation of its operations

RBI Guv rules out possibility of review in action taken against Paytm PB

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said there was "hardly any room" to review the action taken against Paytm Payments Bank. In a major action against Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL), RBI, on January 31, directed it to stop accepting deposits or top-ups in any customer accounts, wallets, FASTTags and other instruments after February 29. Talking to reporters in the national capital on Monday, Das said there was "hardly any room" to review the action taken against Paytm Payments Bank. He also said that RBI takes action against regulated entities only after a comprehensive assessment. While emphasising that RBI is supportive of the fintech sector, Das said it is also committed to protect the interest of customers as well as ensure financial stability. The central bank is expected to soon issue a set of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Paytm matter.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman addresses Reserve Bank of India board of directors

The Board also reviewed the global and domestic economic situation and outlook, including the challenges posed by geopolitical developments and global financial market volatility

RBI to meet NHAI, NPCI to discuss rescue plan for Paytm PB users: Report

NPCI oversees the United Payments Interface payments, and NHAI operates the FASTag service

Monetary policy: RBI dashes early rate-cut hopes, maintains status quo

RBI says lending rates not hiked enough