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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Topic: Central Bank

Bangladesh central bank chief gives clue why India tweaked power export rules. Hint: Adani

The Indian government two weeks ago amended its power export rules to allow exporters to also sell within India, under particular conditions.

RBI seeks more rate transparency in floating rate retail loans

The central bank said it found 'several' instances of 'unreasonable elongation of tenor' of floating rate loans by lenders without proper consent and communication to the borrowers.

RBI’s net income rises to Rs 2.35 lakh crore on forex gains in FY 2023, shows annual report

During the year, RBI saw a gain of 1.03 trillion rupees from foreign exchange transactions, which allowed it to increase the size of its contingency fund, the report showed.

Post-Covid, RBI’s interest rate hikes have had no consequence on growth of bank credit

Although RBI has been raising repo rate to contain rising inflation & lending, it hasn't discouraged borrowers. The growth in credit could partly be attributed to ‘pent up demand’.

RBI uses e-rupee to settle 2.75 billion rupees of government bonds in pilot project

The digital rupee would make the interbank market more efficient, the RBI said Monday, when it announced the pilot for CBDC in the wholesale segment.

RBI’s monetary policy committee to meet to discuss first-ever inflation target miss

The central bank aims to keep retail inflation within 2 percentage points on either side of its 4% target over the medium-term.

RBI tells state refiners to reduce dollar buying in spot market, contain sharp fall in rupee

RBI has ensured that $9 billion has been made available at overseas branches of some Indian banks for the country's three state-run refiners to tap, according to sources.

Economists foresee RBI hiking interest rates by 100 basis points by next March

The benchmark repurchase rate is expected to climb to 5.40% in four quarter-point moves during the period, according to a Bloomberg survey.

Fear of recession looms as central banks move to hike interest rates

There's little dispute that higher interest rates are coming, or that they are warranted. However, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned rushing could be harmful.

RBI not a cheerleader for anyone, more than autonomous, says governor Shaktikanta Das

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank does engage with the govt in frank discussions, but there is no interference when it comes to decision-making.

On Camera

Swachh Bharat Mission’s next chapter must be about unlocking the economic value of sanitation

The journey from ODF to ODF Plus Model has not been about ticking boxes, but about ensuring that households, schools, and anganwadi centres reflect the success of the rural water and sanitation missions.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.