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RBI ban on Mastercard onboarding new customers revives debate on data localisation mandates

Access over data does not depend on local storage but on the ability of nations to access data through legal instruments and cooperation. But the ban may impact consumers and investor sentiments.

RBI to penalise banks if ATMs run out of cash from 1 October

The scheme has been formulated over concerns of inconvenience caused to the public and to ensure that sufficient cash is available through ATMs, RBI said in a circular.

Rate cut on housing loans, commercial real estate bodes well for economy, RBI Governor says

While announcing the third bi-monthly monetary policy review Friday, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said reduction on lending rate has reduced the burden on households.

Consumer confidence returning, RBI in ‘whatever it takes’ mode to ensure recovery, says Das

Inflationary pressures are 'transitory', preemptive measures to check inflation could kill India's nascent and hesitant economic recovery, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 4% for 7th time in a row

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says Monetary Policy Committee unanimously decided to continue with accommodative stance to support growth, keep inflation within target.

India’s uncertain growth trajectory makes it tough for RBI to tinker with interest rates

There are some early signs of moderation in inflation and a pick-up in growth, but RBI is likely to monitor growth and inflation before a decision on changing rates.

Growth, not stubborn inflation, to be focus of RBI policy meeting this week

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has maintained that growth is the main challenge and that inflation, while sticky, is only a 'transitory hump.'

What is data localisation & why Mastercard, Amex, Diners Club can’t add more customers in India

Foreign card payment network companies that fail to meet data localisation norms cannot register new customers or issue new cards in India. ThePrint explains.

Unprecedented flow of easy money is keeping Indian stock markets on a big bull run

Fueled by expectations of continued dovish monetary policy even as inflation fears deepen, traders bet India’s record-breaking stock rally continues to be a success.

India’s forex reserves touch record-high of $612.73 billion, RBI data shows

According to the Reserve Bank of India's weekly data, the increase in foreign exchange reserves was due to the surge in foreign current assets (FCA) that rose by $463 million.

On Camera

India is welfare-first, so why would Bihar be different?

Bihar will evolve and eventually prosper. But the nature of the country’s political economy means that the journey for Bihar, and India, is slower than some would like.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

IAF’s leased KC-135 lands in Agra, American firm’s pilots to man mid-air refueller

India’s refueller fleet comprises six Russian Ilushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, which are facing huge maintenance and serviceability issues.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.