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Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Topic: RBI

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.

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das says inflation has moderated, but no room for complacency

India's annual retail inflation eased to 4.7% in April from 5.66% in the previous month, according to data.

Rs 2,000 note legal even after 30 Sept & no forms, bank account needed for exchange, clarifies govt

Union Govt’s MyGov Twitter handle and State Bank of India together put to rest some concerns that arose following RBI’s Friday announcement to discontinue the Rs 2,000 note.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.