The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues to wait for inflation to weaken before cutting policy rates further. Not that a 25-basis-point reduction in the
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
Storm front: RBI lowers growth estimate, government must not respond with fiscal indiscipline–05.10.2017
For Indian policy makers who often boast that the country has the fastest economic growth rate among the world’s major economies, yesterday’s monetary policy statement
MFIs: Microfinance institutions are struggling for survival. Here’s why – The Economic Times–05.10.2017
The tiny size of these institutions makes them vulnerable to even a small adverse development as their finances remain fragile. Four summers back, the plain-speaking
Focus should be on augmenting private investment: Former RBI Governor C Rangarajan – The Financial Express–05.10.2017
Former RBI Governor C Rangarajan today said GST is an important step forward but the government should focus on reviving private sector investments. “I think
Cut GST compliance burden; here is why GST Council must act fast – The Financial Express–05.10.2017
The fact that the extended October 10/20/31 deadlines given for filing pertains to the returns for July makes it clear the problems being faced by
Welcome pause | Business Standard Editorials–05.10.2017
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has painted the picture of an economy where inflation is rising – retail inflation has gone up by around
RBI on GST: Adverse impact on manufacturing, may delay investment revival | Business Standard News–05.10.2017
The implementation of GST had an adverse impact on manufacturing and may delay investment revival, the Reserve Bank said on Wednesday while hoping that there
Between what’s said and left unsaid | Business Standard Column–05.10.2017
If at the end of reading this piece, you feel it is an “impractical” and “theoretical” approach to “Indian realities”, you may not be alone.
Farm loan waivers, stimulus could push up fiscal deficit by 100 bps: RBI | Business Line–05.10.2017
Fiscal policy can hardly be described as tight, says RBI Governor Urjit Patel The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday cautioned that farm loan waivers
Cold comfort | Business Line–05.10.2017
The RBI has, yet again, opted for a conservative stance when industry and the corporate sector are desperately looking for a stimulus An economy reeling
Is this the end of the easing cycle? | Business Line–05.10.2017
Don’t expect a rate cut in next policy either As inflation had increased by two percentage points since the last policy — although below the
‘Policy stance has entered the neutral zone’ | Business Line
The decision of the MPC was perfectly in line with the market expectation. There was a minority opinion in favour of a 25 basis point
Steadying hand: On RBI’s monetary statement – The Hindu–05.10.2017
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has since inception retained its unwavering focus on its primary remit: the preservation of price stability. It
Waiting for the cut | The Indian Express–05.10.2017
The RBI expects the economy to grow by a mere 6.7 per cent in 2017-18, which is a sharp downward revision from its 7.3 per
Why MSMEs don’t want to go cashless | Business Line–Old Article–November 2016
All it takes A little help from friends in high places. – G Ramakrishna That could expose their violations of PF, ESI and minimum wage
Monetary policy review: RBI leaves key rates unchanged | Business Line
MPC cuts GDP forecast for this year to 6.7% from 7.3% projected in August The RBI has decided to maintain status quo and keep its
RBI’s very cogent view: Do not expect a repo rate cut before 2018 | Business Standard News
In the fourth bimonthly review of its monetary policy, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) monetary policy committee (MPC) on Wednesday kept the repo rate
Key takeaways from RBI ‘status quo’ policy statement | Business Standard News
he Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel has kept interest rates unchanged, citing upside risks to inflation.
RBI: To bring more transparency on loan rates, RBI may soon launch a new benchmark – The Economic Times
MUMBAI: Lending rates could soon be linked to external benchmark as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to bring more transparency in pricing of
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6%, revises growth projection to 6.7% | The Indian Express
The Reserve Bank of India in its bi-monthly monetary policy review announced that it will not change key rates. The repo rate will remain unchanged