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Saturday, May 4, 2024
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Topic: RBI

13 states submit borrowing option for GST shortfall, only Manipur opts to borrow from market

The 13 states include those ruled by the BJP and others like Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, ruled by parties that have supported it on various issues.

SC extends interim order on loan moratorium to 28 September, says keen to waive interest

Supreme Court gives Modi govt over 2 more weeks to decide on waiver of interest for moratorium period after considering interest of all classes of creditors & all sectors of economy.

Why India needs to return to the idea of a universal basic income

Universal basic income may be more effective in reviving demand than quantitative easing. It’s a debate worth having & India is a good place to start.

Anil Ambani’s two finance firms to undergo asset sale, bank consortium set to proceed

Value erosion of Anil Ambani's two finance companies due to debt default has made asset sale only viable alternative, say bankers. RBI disagreeable to resolution under IBC.

Why growth of India’s forex reserves is set to slow after new RBI measures

RBI seeming to opt for a hands-off approach, which could lead to faster appreciation of rupee. On Tuesday, the currency posted its biggest single-day gain in 21 months.

4 questions Indian economy faces after the record Q1 GDP slump

The record 23.9% decline in Q1 GDP shifts the focus back to the Modi government and RBI on what steps can be taken to spur growth.

Why public sector banks are struggling to raise capital but private banks are having it easy

ICRA estimates that PSBs need around Rs 60,000 crore in the current fiscal, but these banks are struggling to raise capital despite asset quality challenges.

RBI will give growth numbers once there’s clarity on Covid curve, says Shaktikanta Das

Addressing a conclave virtually, RBI Governor Das said times were uncertain and the central bank does not have the luxury of predicting a growth number and then changing it often. 

Detection of fake Rs 200 notes saw 151% rise in 2019-20, RBI report says

The RBI annual report also says fake notes of new Rs 500 series saw a 37% rise in 2019-20, and that there was a fall in circulation of Rs 2,000 notes.

Covid impact has ‘severely diminished’ space for govt to support demand, says RBI report

RBI favours a ‘credible consolidation plan’ with specific action points to reduce the Centre’s debt and deficit levels. It adds states may need to cut growth-giving capital expenditure.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.