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RBI slashes inflation forecast to 2.6 pc in FY26 over GST reforms, benign food prices

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that "The recently implemented GST rate rationalisation would lead to a reduction in prices of several items in the CPI basket. Overall, the inflation outcome is likely to be softer than what was projected in the August monetary policy committee resolution, primarily on account of the GST rate cuts and benign food prices."

Oct 1, 2025

RBI rolls out more steps to internationalise the rupee

"For months now, the government has been taking steps to internationalise the rupee, which refers to the process of making the Indian currency widely accepted and used for global trade, finance, and investment. We have been making steady progress in this regard," RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.

Oct 1, 2025

RBI doubles IPO loan limit, allows up to Rs 25 lakh financing per investor

The central bank has decided to allow banks to finance acquisitions by Indian corporates, while also easing restrictions on lending against shares and debt securities. Governor Sanjay Malhotra, after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, said that the RBI will put in place an enabling framework to help banks provide loans for acquisitions.

Oct 1, 2025

RBI MPC meet: Expect next rate cut in December, says Goldman Sachs' analyst

nvestors await the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision on Wednesday, in hopes for a potential lending rate cut. Sengupta said that the RBI's stance will be impacted by the uncertain trade policy and external headwinds, despite a strong domestic growth outlook.

Sep 30, 2025

RBI eases norms for small business loans, working capital loans to jewellers

"Banks are generally prohibited from lending for the purchase of gold or silver in any form, or lending against the security of primary gold or silver. However, a carve-out has been allowed for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) for granting working capital loans to jewellers," the statement said.

Sep 30, 2025

RBI likely to keep repo rate unchanged amid growth risks, low inflation: Report

The central bank had last cut the repo rate by 50 basis points in June, while the August review saw the rate being held steady, according to a report by Bajaj Broking. The report said the RBI is likely to maintain the current rate as inflation remains low and manageable, but risks to growth are becoming more visible.

Sep 29, 2025

RBI Monetary Policy Committee unlikely to cut rates in October: Report

The transmission of the past 100 bps rate cut is assessed as nearly complete for fresh deposits (-94 bps) but muted for outstanding deposits (-18 bps), ICRA said in its report.

Sep 25, 2025

RBI urges banks to step up efforts to return crores in unclaimed deposits

Balances in savings and current accounts that remain inoperative for ten years, or term deposits not claimed within ten years from the date of maturity, are classified as unclaimed deposits and subsequently transferred by banks to the DEA fund maintained by the central bank.

Sep 24, 2025

Rate cut in Sep best possible option for RBI amid low inflation, GST reforms: Report

The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting is scheduled from September 29-October. The RBI maintained the policy rate at 5.50 per cent during its August meeting, following significant easing in the prior session.

Sep 22, 2025

Low inflation to give RBI space to cut rates by 50 bps this year: Report

"The benign trend in headline CPI is likely to be perpetuated further by disinflationary impulses from low food prices, GST rate cuts and lack of input price pressures. As such, we expect headline CPI to average at 2.4 per cent year-on-year in FY26, allowing the RBI to cut rates by 25 bps (0.25 per cent) each in October and December," the report stated.

Sep 15, 2025

SEBI bans Golden Tobacco Ltd promoters over financial irregularities; fines Rs 30 lakh

Due to his violations of the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulation and the Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP) Regulation, SEBI has banned Sanjay Dalmia, the promoter of GTL, from the securities market for two years and fined him Rs 30 lakh.

Aug 31, 2025

India's forex reserves jump $1.49 billion to $695.11 billion

An increase in the country's foreign exchange kitty gives the RBI more headroom to strengthen the rupee vis-a-vis the US dollar. Adequate forex reserves enable the RBI to intervene in the spot and forward currency markets by releasing more dollars to prevent the rupee from going into a free fall and curbing its volatility.

Aug 22, 2025

Banks to clear cheques within few hours starting October 4: RBI

The RBI decided to transition CTS from batch processing to continuous clearing with 'on-realisation-settlement' to improve the efficiency of cheque clearing, reduce settlement risk for participants, and enhance customer experience.

Aug 14, 2025

Indian stock market ends a tad lower after RBI keeps repo rate unchanged

Sensex settled at 80,543.99, down 166.26 points or 0.21 per cent. The 30-share index opened in negative territory at 80,694.98 against last session's closing of 80,710.25 ahead of the RBI's decision on rate cut in the morning. The index hit an intra-day low of 80,448.82 and a high of 80,834.43 amid a volatile session.

Aug 6, 2025

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5 pc, sticks to neutral stance

The RBI Governor said that inflation had come down to much lower levels there was still some volatility in food prices, especially vegetables. However, core inflation had remained steady at around 4 per cent.

Aug 6, 2025

Indian stock market extends losses marginally after RBI MPC decisions

The Nifty 50 was trading at 24,569 as of 10.54 am, after an intraday decline of 0.33 per cent, while the Sensex stood at 80,473, down 0.29 per cent. Prior to the Monetary Policy Committee's decision, Nifty and Sensex were down 0.08 per cent and 0.07 per cent, respectively.

Aug 6, 2025

RBI pegs India's CPI inflation at 3.1 pc for FY26 amid strong monsoon, healthy kharif sowing

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, "The inflation outlook for 2025-26 has become more benign than expected in June. Large favourable base effects combined with steady progress of the southwest monsoon, healthy kharif sowing, adequate reservoir levels and comfortable buffer stocks of foodgrains have contributed to this moderation."

Aug 6, 2025

Sensex, Nifty slip amid new Trump tariff threat; all eyes on RBI MPC meet

Sensex declined 199 points or 0.25 per cent to 80,819 (as of 9.30 am). The Nifty slipped 44.05 points or 0.18 per cent to 24,678.70.

Aug 5, 2025

3-day RBI MPC begins, economists suggest 25 bps cut to mitigate impact of US tariffs

According to a latest SBI Research report, the RBI is expected to cut 25 bps in repo rates in light of soft inflation and global uncertainties — aiming to reinforce growth momentum while it has a policy window.

Aug 4, 2025

SC issues notice to RBI, ED, TRAI, states on plea to ban all betting apps

The petitioner, Dr K.A. Paul, claiming himself to be "a prominent social activist, humanitarian, and President of Global Peace Initiative, which is dedicated to promoting peace and justice globally", said the plea was filed in the interest of millions of people and to protect the sanity and democracy in India by banning "illegal" betting apps.

Aug 1, 2025