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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

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

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.

On Camera

Mohan Bhagwat’s U-turn on ‘retire at 75’ is a Hindu succession problem

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has backtracked on his retirement rules. The ‘75-year rule’ was applied selectively to sideline some leaders, but it doesn’t apply to the top brass.

Easy loans, uneasy ‘debt traps’. Women harassed by private lenders ask ‘who will restore lost dignity?’

A public meeting, where the women voiced their protest, took place this month in Delhi, grounded on the findings of an AIDWA survey, covering 9,000 women borrowers.

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.