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Friday, September 5, 2025
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Topic: RBI

India’s growth forecast cut by Fitch amid RBI-government spat

Fitch Ratings lowered its 2018 growth forecast for India to 7.2% from 7.8% seen previously.

RBI holds interest rates amid slowing inflation

RBI decision to hold rates is likely to appease Modi govt, which wants banks to continue lending to boost growth before Lok Sabha polls.

Watch out for what RBI governor Urjit Patel says about autonomy today, not rates

Interest rates likely to stay unchanged. But investors are watching how Urjit Patel will respond to state's push for more say over RBI's role.

RBI policy panel member questions inflation data

Ravindra Dholakia says there is urgent need to modernise way inflation is calculated by govt & inflation expectations are surveyed by RBI.

Weakening economy adds to case for RBI to hold rates this week

After breaking 8% mark in June quarter, growth eased to 7.1% on back of rate hikes in June & August, funding squeeze & subdued farm growth.

RBI is unlikely to change interest rate in monetary review on 5 December

Since the previous policy announcement, the rupee has appreciated against the US dollar and moved above the crucial mark of 70.

In India, there’s a perception that govt is bad and RBI is good: Ex-CEA Arvind Subramanian

In his upcoming book, former chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian talks about his suggestion to redeploy RBI’s excess capital and the roadblocks it faced.

RBI’s Urjit Patel says oil prices will boost economy, stays mum on face-off with Modi govt

Urjit Patel, who appeared before a Parliamentary panel, didn't answer questions on several issues including the RBI's autonomy, according to sources.

Modi govt will push RBI to ease lending restrictions for some weak banks

The proposals suggest another potentially tense board meeting on 14 December.

Bond bulls return to India to fuel best quarter in over year

Expectations of rate increase by the RBI have weakened after the slump in price on Brent crude. Mumbai: Oil’s price collapse is driving India’s sovereign...

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GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

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