MONETARY REVIEW

A Russian missile and drone attack on Dnipro killed five civilians and injured 47, including a 14-year-old girl. The assault shattered windows in schools and kindergartens, damaged a children's hospital ICU, and sparked fires in another hospital. Pr...

RBI's monetary policy committee member Shashanka Bhide highlighted India's potential for stable high growth amidst significant risks, citing strong domestic demand, investment spending, and positive monsoon forecasts. He emphasised the importance of...

Jayanth Varma, who has expressed concerns about growth sacrifice due to restrictive monetary policy, voted for a 25-basis-point rate cut in the MPC's June policy review.

The two external members of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) who had pushed for a 25 basis point rate cut at the June 7 meeting, Ashima Goyal and JR Varma, said the real repo rate at 2% was too high and could hurt grow...

Sri Lanka's macroeconomic policy reforms are showing positive results as the IMF anticipates agreements with external commercial creditors soon, signaling progress towards the country's $2.9 billion bailout program. The International Monetary Fund p...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept policy interest rates unchanged for the eighth consecutive meeting due to concerns about rising food prices. The central bank raised its economic growth forecast for FY25 to 7.2% from 7%, driven by state investme...

The Monetary Policy Committee of Reserve Bank of India has decided to maintain the policy rate at 6.50% in the latest review, impacting mutual fund managers' strategies and market reactions.

The Reserve Bank of India aims to become a role model for central banks in developing countries by its centenary in 2035. Governor Shaktikanta Das outlined a 14-point plan, including enhancing India's global presence, positioning itself as a leader ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept interest rates unchanged in its eighth consecutive meeting, with some members leaning towards easing monetary policy due to concerns about rising food prices. The central bank raised its FY25 growth forecast by 2...

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the current interest rate at 6.5%, following a 4:2 majority decision. The panel projected real GDP growth for FY25 to be 7.2%, up from 7%. The MPC is also maintainin...

RBI Policy Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain the repo rate at 6.5% with a focus on withdrawing accommodation, marking the eighth consecutive time it remains unchanged. Economists predict the unchanged stance, citing pe...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will likely keep the repo rate unchanged in the upcoming monetary policy committee review. The question now is how long will the high-FD rate regime continue. Also, what should be the best strategy for your short-term...

The lowest reading comes a week before the central bank meets to review the key rate which has remained at a historic high of 22% for seven straight policy meetings.

RBI to hold rates on strong GDP growth. Inflation within target range but food inflation high. RBI cautious on weather impact.

The Reserve Bank of India is unlikely to cut the benchmark interest rate in its upcoming monetary policy review amid inflation challenges and improving economic growth. Scheduled for June 5-7, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to maint...

India's central bank has moved around 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to its domestic vaults, with plans to relocate more soon, according to a TOI report. This significant transfer, the first since 1991, addresses logistical and storage diversity con...

RBI MPC Meeting: India's steady inflation and the threat of rising food prices are likely to delay any interest rate cuts by the central bank. Consumer prices rose 4.83% in April, close to economists' expectations. The Reserve Bank of India has main...

The RBI has launched two new surveys, the 'Inflation Expectations Survey of Households' and the 'Consumer Confidence Survey,' ahead of its June monetary policy review. These surveys will gather insights crucial for monetary policy decisions. The 'In...

India's economy showed strength amid global challenges and geopolitical issues, according to the March Economic Review. Strong domestic and rural demand, robust investments, and steady manufacturing growth have been credited for this resilience. Pri...