In a bid to boost digital transactions and financial inclusion in the country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an increase in transaction limits for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services, particularly for users of keypad mobile phones.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has cautioned Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) that give incentives and fixed targets for granting loans to their employees.
Das said, "Real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.2 per cent. With Q2 at 7 per cent, Q3 at 7.4 per cent and Q4 7.4 per cent. Real GDP growth for Q1 of next financial year that is 2025-26 is projected at 7.3 per cent and the risks are evenly balanced."
The decision was made with a majority vote of 5 out of 6 MPC members. The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains steady at 6.25 per cent, while the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate are both maintained at 6.75 per cent.
Indian stock markets opened with gains on Wednesday, as investor confidence received a boost following favorable assembly election results for the ruling party.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to conclude the three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, with Governor Shaktikanta Das expected to announce the central bank's decision on policy rates.
Snapping six-day losses, Indian stock indices closed in green Tuesday, primarily due to buying at lower levels and with BJP heading for a third straight term in Haryana.
The central government has re-appointed M Rajeshwar Rao as Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India for one year with effect from October 09, 2024, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
As the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) ongoing meeting draws attention, experts widely believe that the central bank will not announce any changes to the repo rate during this session.
The non-lending financial service companies are better equipped to manage the impacts of rate cuts compared to traditional lending businesses, highlighted a report by Deven Choksey Research.
After starting the current month on a tragic note, investors in the stock market will be closely monitoring the global geopolitical situations, outcomes of RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), and second quarter results of the companies, as per the market experts.