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Saturday, January 3, 2026
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Topic: RBI

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.

The life & times of Rs 2,000 currency note — a tale of confusion, contradictions by govt

RBI data shows the high-denomination note, meant to have safeguards against counterfeiting, was counterfeited. Brought in as part of anti-black money measure, it's now 'used to hoard cash'.

What India’s decision to scrap its Rs 2000 note means for its economy

The decision is reminiscent of a shock move in 2016 when the Narenda Modi-led government had withdrawn 86% of the economy's currency in circulation overnight.

RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 notes from circulation, consumers can exchange till 30 September

People can deposit Rs 2,000 notes in their bank accounts and/or exchange them into banknotes of other denominations at any branch without restriction.

RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 notes from circulation, ‘exchange by 30 September’

The central bank has asked banks to stop issuing the pink notes with immediate effect.

Banks express concern over elevated overnight funding costs, ask RBI to help manage liquidity

The weighted average rate for TREPS, a collateralised form of borrowing, has largely remained around the MSF rate, currently at 6.75%. The RBI's repo rate is at 6.50%.

Bank of Baroda ‘well protected’ for switch to RBI’s loan-loss mechanism, says CEO Sanjiv Chadha

The Indian Banks' Association has asked the RBI to give lenders a year to adhere to the norms.

Annual retail inflation eases to 19-month low at 4.7% on softer food price

Food inflation, which accounts for nearly half of the overall consumer price basket, moderated further to 3.84% compared with 4.79% in the previous month.

India’s cost of adapting to climate change needs seen at $1 trillion by 2030, says RBI report

The country's central bank is expected to set a disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks and guidance on climate scenario analysis and stress testing shortly.

On Camera

Savitribai Phule made space for radical women misfits. She pioneered Satyashodhak modernity

The distinctiveness of her writing is evident in her compositions—women, shudras, and atishudras are at the center. Her poetry challenges the aesthetics of 'modern' Marathi literature.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

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.