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Monday, January 12, 2026
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Topic: RBI

Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down as Paytm Bank chairman, board reconstituted

PPBL has reconstituted its Board of Directors with the appointment of Ex-Central Bank of India Chairman Srinivasan Sridhar, retired IAS officer Debendranath Sarangi among others.

Paytm hits new record lows. Macquarie says meeting deadline to shift customers would be ‘arduous’

Paytm has lost nearly 50% of its market value, resulting in roughly $3 billion of its shareholder wealth. It hit a record low of Rs 380.10 earlier in the day.

Paytm nears record low, market value down about $2.5 billion since RBI crackdown

Paytm has lost about 43% of its market value since the RBI told Paytm Payments Bank on Wednesday to stop accepting fresh deposits in its accounts or popular wallets from March.

Manufacturing, investment drive India’s FY24 growth estimate, but consumption needs to rebound

Govt's first advance estimates peg India’s nominal GDP growth at 8.9%, lowest since Covid-hit 2020-21 & lower than 10.5% assumed at start of year. This could put pressure on fiscal deficit target.

From IMF to rating agencies, Modi govt’s rebuttals are improving. Backed by data & valid arguments

A team of technically-savvy key personnel with diverse skill-sets has allowed govt and RBI to formulate sound arguments in place of the earlier rhetoric-based rebuttals.

Better asset quality & improved capital position, but India’s finance sector still needs vigil in 2024

RBI's Financial Stability Report & Report on Trend & Progress of Banking in India show growing inter-connectedness between banks and non-bank financial companies could pose systemic risk concerns.

Banks’ bad debts drop to 3.2% in 1st half of 2023-24, lowest since 2013. Over 50% due to write-offs

Share of gross non-performing assets of Scheduled Commercial Banks has fallen consistently since March 2018. But RBI report shows recoveries from written-off loans remain low.

‘Will bankrupt govts down the line’ — Raghuram Rajan warns states opting for old pension scheme

The former RBI governor batted for direct cash transfers to citizens, but said these become a problem if the transfers are untargeted and competitive before polls.

RBI must regulate risky loan apps, cooperative banks. They are plaguing the banking sector

The act of banking involves a social responsibility that the banks must honour on their own, without the RBI forcing them to.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.