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RBI set to raise rates 25 bps on elevated inflation, keep hawkish stance, economists say

RBI is expected to raise its benchmark rate for the 7th consecutive meeting & leave the door open for more increases to bring inflation back within its target range, economists said.

Financials aid rise in shares ahead of RBI rate decision

The Nifty 50 index was up 0.50% at 17,485.40, as of 10:20 a.m. IST. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.59% to 59,453.74.

India’s foreign exchange reserves rise to $578 billion, highest in over eight months

India's forex reserves rose for a second week, increasing by $5.98 billion & stood at its highest since early July, according to RBI's statistical supplement. The rupee ended at 82.16 Friday.

RBI may hike interest rate by 25 bps in April Monetary Policy meeting, say economists

Experts said RBI may lift its repo rate to 7-year high of 6.75% at conclusion of 3-6 April meeting and keep the rate steady for the rest of the year.

India must gear up to curb volatility risks of international rupee, says RBI deputy governor

At conference held by FEDAI on Sunday, M. Rajeshwar Rao said if central bank’s efforts towards rupee-invoicing bear fruit, local exporters and importers will not need to hedge.

Money laundering laws to apply to trade in cryptocurrencies, says govt notification

RBI said that cryptocurrencies are akin to a Ponzi scheme. Extending India's money laundering rules will help monitor transfer of these assets beyond country's borders.

India’s February services activity grew at its fastest pace in 12 years, says S&P Global report

The S&P Global India Services Purchasing Managers' Index rose from 57.2 in January to 59.4 in February, its highest since February 2011.

RBI’s inflation-management policy needs a rethink as India’s GDP growth slows

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RBI will take action as required to keep inflation within expected limits, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

At a post budget industry event in Jaipur Monday, the Finance Minister noted that inflation is unique to each country in the emerging markets & the RBI will take the required steps.

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Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.