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Friday, May 3, 2024
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Topic: RBI

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.

Fears for the RBI’s freedom are overblown

If the government deserves blame, it’s for not holding the RBI to account much sooner, not for undermining its independence.

Can’t see how flagging issue of credit & liquidity infringes on RBI autonomy, says Jaitley

Finance minister Arun Jaitley said that communication & dialogue were key for any democracy, and hoped for better relations with the RBI.

RBI’s new chief Shaktikanta Das buys time as worries on autonomy linger

Investors are reassured about the RBI's autonomy for now as new governor Shaktikanta Das is considered more amenable to the Centre’s requests.

India’s growth not leading to jobs, farm loan waivers don’t help poor – Raghuram Rajan

Rajan said he & a group of economists wanted to highlight what needs to be done for economy as political parties were setting platforms for polls.

Piyush Goyal slams RBI under Urjit Patel — one cannot have power without being responsible

Union minister Piyush Goyal lashes out at move by RBI under Urjit Patel to change norms of the prompt corrective action for banks.

Loan waivers & lending targets for banks are signs of lazy govt, Raghuram Rajan says

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has also urged all political parties to come together and agree to shun farm loan waivers.

Autonomy worries are top of the mind as RBI board meets under new governor

The 18-member RBI board is expected to discuss a proposal by the Modi govt for closer supervision of the central bank.

Shaktikanta Das expected to play it safe at his first RBI board meeting tomorrow

RBI board is likely to sign off on terms of reference of the committee that will look into the issue of transfer of surplus RBI reserves.

On Camera

How a North Indian Muslim woman saw Wayanad—inclusive mosques, mangalsutras for non-Hindus

Mosques in Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad constituency have designated sections for women to pray, a contrast to North Indian mosques where women are typically not allowed inside.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

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.