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Friday, October 10, 2025
TopicReserve Bank of India

Topic: Reserve Bank of India

Why RBI’s dividend to Centre is at a record high in FY25 & a volatile history of its surplus transfers

The record transfer is in spite of RBI raising the Contingency Risk Buffer to 7.5% of the balance-sheet from its previous level of 6.5% in 2023-24.

RBI MPC slashes repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, second cut in a row

This comes amid looming uncertainties as Trump’s tariff regime kicks in. RBI also revised its growth estimates for FY25-26, lowering GDP estimates by 20 points to 6.5% from 6.7%.

IMF suggestions on fiscal, financial, labour reforms amid global risks are notable. India must pay heed

While IMF welcomes India's shift towards debt-based fiscal anchor, it recommends improvements to the framework, besides endorsing ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​exchange rate flexibility & other steps.

What’s the Rs 122 crore New India Bank embezzlement case that’s left depositors in a lurch

Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has so far arrested two individuals: Hitesh Mehta & Dharnesh Paun.

RBI projects 6.7% growth for FY 26 on better Rabi harvest, tax relief by govt

Among key drivers on demand side, household consumption expected to remain robust aided by Budget tax relief, RBI Guv said.

RBI cuts policy rate by 25 bps to 6.25%, first reduction in five years

Rate cut comes within week of Union Budget which provided biggest-ever tax break to middle class to boost consumption after economy slowed to lowest pace since pandemic.

Why India’s liquidity management framework requires a thorough review

Liquidity has been a concern as banks have been grappling for stable deposits for months. This is reflected in an increase in the credit-deposit ratio for individual banks.

Rupee pressure likely to persist for now. Flexibility may be apt strategy for RBI to counter uncertainty

Rupee had a major fall this week, led by strong US macro data, rising crude prices. China's currency moves, Japan’s possible rate hike & domestic growth concerns may maintain pressure.

Rupee’s slide ‘taking shine off of’ Indian economy & what Sri Lanka-China friendship means for India

Global media also highlights India’s growing military presence in the Indian Ocean, with recent naval manoeuvres and ongoing tensions with China shaping its strategic stance.

On Camera

India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.