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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: RBI

Around Rs 1.8 trillion 2000 notes in circulation have come back, says RBI governor

Currency in circulation was down by 272.8 billion rupees for week ended June 2, data from RBI showed late Wednesday.

RBI to hold rates, markets on guard for any shift in stance

The MPC, which has three members from the RBI and three external members, is expected to leave the repo rate at 6.50% for a second straight meeting.

Around 80% choose to deposit Rs 2,000 notes into bank accounts, not exchange them, say bankers

The inflow of notes will likely push up bank deposit growth from the current 10.9%, RBI data showed.

Make it easier for nominees & heirs to access money left to them, RBI-appointed panel suggests

Panel set up in May 2022 has recommended ways in which RBI's regulated entities can improve customer service, including easing KYC norms & removing limits on UPI transactions.

India’s April services imports fall 3.1% to $13.63 billion on year, RBI data shows

According to the govt's first preliminary estimates released mid-May, April services exports stood at $30.36 billion, while services imports totalled $16.50 billion.

RBI deputy governor calls for robust risk management, better governance at banks

Deputy governor MK Jain sought banks to ensure their actions comply with intended purpose and principles of regulation and not just stick to literal or technical interpretation.

IPL is now a Great Indian Brand. There is something in the league for everyone

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Interest rate hikes might have slowed growth more than easing inflation, finds RBI 

RBI has hiked interest rates by 250 basis points since May 2022 to combat inflation. Study by central bank says growth might have been ‘sacrificed’ by 65 basis points due to this.

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.

Inflation has moderated but need to see how El Nino plays out, says RBI governor

Shaktikanta Das said El Nino may not just pose the risk of fuelling inflation further it could also weigh on India’s economic growth.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.