RBI RETAIL

India's retail inflation is projected to stay under 5.0 per cent for the rest of 2024-25, aside from September, as per SBI Research. June saw an increase in inflation to 5.08 per cent, led by higher food costs. States like Odisha, Bihar, and Karnata...

In June, India's retail inflation rose to 5.08% annually from a 12-month low of 4.75% in the previous month, according to government data. Factors contributing to the increase include heatwaves, below-normal monsoon rains, and higher prices for frui...

The Reserve Bank of India and ASEAN nations are collaborating on "Project Nexus," aimed at establishing a platform for instant cross-border retail payments by linking fast payment systems. India joins Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand a...

The Reserve Bank of India reported that bank lending to the retail sector moderated for the tenth consecutive month in May, reaching 17.8% from 19.1% a year ago. Corporate loans grew faster at 8.9% compared to 6% in May 2023. Non-food bank credit sa...

A rapid rise in derivative trading volumes in India could pose several challenges, India's central bank said in its Financial Stability Report released on Thursday.

Futures and options (F&O) trading involves contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset, such as stocks and commodities. Futures contracts obligate the buyer and seller to transact at a predetermined future date and price, while option...

The increased involvement of retail traders, many of whom are experiencing losses in the futures and options (F&O) market, has drawn regulatory scrutiny. A joint early warning group consisting of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and...

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated that bringing India's retail inflation to the 4% target is challenging due to persistent food price inflation, driven by weather-related supply issues. Speaking at an event, he highlighted that despite moderating ...

India's retail inflation eased to 4.75% annually in May, slightly down from the 11-month low of 4.83% recorded in April, according to government data released on Wednesday. This inflation rate continues to fall within the Reserve Bank of India's (RB...

Bulk FD amount of bank: The new proposal has been announced by RBI in the Monetary Policy Committee announcement today. The central bank said that necessary guidelines will soon be issued.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noted a moderation in unsecured retail loans and advances following concerns raised in November 2023. Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted that growth in personal loans and NBFC funding reliance has slowed. The RBI co...

The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC) began a three-day meeting to determine the next monetary policy, with Governor Shaktikanta Das expected to announce the decisions on Friday. Analysts anticipate the continuation of the curr...

The growth of unsecured credit in India, including personal loans and credit card outstanding, slowed to 18% in April from 23% in November 2023. The Reserve Bank of India's risk weighting on such exposures aims to reduce delinquencies in the banking...

The Bank Clinic is an initiative by the All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) to help customers address their grievances amid rapid expansion in technology and a series of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines on retail banking. A customer ...

​Bank credit growth is expected to moderate 200 basis points (one bps is 0.01 percent) to 14% this fiscal after an estimated robust growth of 16% in fiscal 2024, according to ratings firm Crisil. Strong economic activity and retail credit demand dro...

In the wholesale segment, the outstanding amount stood at ₹8 lakh in March 2024, from ₹10.6 crore last year, and in the retail segment, the amount climbed to ₹234 crore in March 2024, from ₹6 crore last year. India's CBDC, the Digital Rupee (e₹), is...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched three major initiatives to enhance regulatory processes, facilitate retail investment, and provide comprehensive data on the fintech sector. The PRAVAAH portal is a secure web-based platform for individua...