Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
People: Former RBI governor appointed to IMF
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RBI says its monetary framework serves India well
Central bank rejects idea of removing food from CPI index used for inflation targeting
India holds policy, thus ending easing cycle
Central bank leaves rate at 5.5%, citing lower inflation and continued risks from US tariffs
Central Banking Awards 2025 ceremony honours shining stars
Oscars of central banking recognise excellence in the community
RBI cuts rate by 50bp to 5.5%
Bank continues to loosen policy amid cooling inflation and global uncertainty
Bank notes: April to June 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
RBI reviews closed-system wallets after Blu-Smart’s demise
Users of electric cab company, which halted operations in April, were unable to access funds
BIS, SNB and World Bank advance promissory note tokenisation
Six other central banks tested the blockchain technology
Strong economy will protect India from trade tensions – RBI
Bank derives optimism from service exports and lower food prices in latest State of the Economy report
Indian bank stocks surge after RBI updates liquidity measures
New rules are less strict than originally planned
Non-banks should be intelligent about risk – RBI deputy governor
Swaminathan advises caution as he hails sector’s rise in credit market
Reserve Bank of India cuts benchmark rate to 6%
RBI hails fall in food inflation, but revises growth forecast down because of US tariffs
Banknotes: January to March 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
RBI hails AI’s potential in addressing customer grievances
Malhotra says technology should be integrated at “every stage” of complaints process
RBI governor encourages pooling of climate projects
Malhotra says pooling would reduce risk and make lending more convenient for banks
Central Banking Awards 2025: second group of winners unveiled
Awards recognise growth-at-risk research, transparency, digital transformation and more
Do central bank governors make good prime ministers?
Mark Carney is the latest to make the leap, but the record elsewhere has been mixed
Central banks buy more gold in January
Net accumulation follows dip seen in previous month
The interest rate dilemma in an uncertain world: a balancing act
Biagio Bossone makes the case for a holistic policy approach that includes extending IT tolerance bands, smart fiscal policies, supply-side reform and financial safeguards
Reserve Bank of India launches economic data app
RBI says users will be able to access bank’s data portal and locate banking facilities in their local area
RBI unveils exclusive internet domains for banks and non-banks
Central bank also proposes additional authentication factors for cross-border payments
RBI eases policy by 25bp as part of efforts to spur growth
Bank makes first rate cut for nearly five years, despite inflation being above target
India’s government to re-evaluate crypto stance
Minister suggests it may adopt softer position than central bank
RBI injects billions into liquidity-strapped financial system
Analysts say decision points to rate cut by India’s central bank in February