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Topic: RBI

PNB, Allahabad Bank & Bank of India among those to gain from Modi govt’s capital infusion

Government will provide Rs 41,000 crore of capital for state-run banks, over the budgeted amount of Rs 65,000 crore, says Arun Jaitley. 

RBI has excess capital in Rs 5.7-7.9 lakh-crore range, says paper by Arvind Subramanian

The paper adds to ongoing debate on transfer of excess RBI reserves to the govt that has been a major bone of contention between the two parties this year.

Shaktikanta Das’ RBI has a delicate task – balance govt’s fiscal targets & its autonomy

The RBI governor is likely to find a way to transfer the right amount of money to help the government meet its fiscal targets.

Arvind Subramanian defends Urjit Patel’s ‘terrific job’, says need to address NPA issue

Former CEA Arvind Subramanian says RBI autonomy critical but it’s also important to hold it accountable as there have been lapses like in case of IL&FS.

Demonetisation hit growth by 2% points, says paper by Gita Gopinath & 3 other experts

The paper says Q4 of 2016 saw a contraction in employment and nightlights-based output in India due to demonetisation.

RBI’s new governor expected to ease Modi govt’s cash flow problems

Using RBI's surplus capital to support banks & keep economic engines firing may not be a point of contention with new RBI governor Shaktikanta Das.

No more bank mergers in Modi govt’s current tenure

Even the merger of Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank, announced in September, will only be completed by June 2019, a senior govt official said.

Rajan’s 13: These top economists & bankers can help India set its reform agenda

The economists want political parties to use their suggestions for inclusive and sustainable growth when they set their poll manifestoes.

Central Information Commission wants data on Rs 2,000 & Rs 500 notes printed disclosed

The RBI subsidiary that prints currency notes had earlier claimed that the information cannot be shared with people because of several reasons.

Tumultuous year raises India Inc.’s dependence on foreign banks

Borrowers find offshore loans easier to raise funds, even though pricing is largely on an upward trend.

On Camera

Iran-Israel conflict will now be shaped by 3H—Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah

Israel's response to Iran's retaliatory attack was relatively small and also downplayed by Tehran. But there are factors that could jeopardise this perceived reprieve.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.