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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicReserve Bank of India

Topic: Reserve Bank of India

Why India’s digital banking push is giving RBI nightmares. Hint: The Credit Suisse collapse

The central bank last month issued a circular ordering banks to start, from next year, to keep aside larger buffers in relation to accounts connected to the internet, mobile or UPI.

Volatile prices of tomatoes, onions & potatoes challenge RBI’s monetary policy, says SBI report

State Bank of India's report stated that food inflation has caused headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation to be above the targeted level.

RBI guv contradicts Economic Survey’s proposal to keep food out of inflation-targeting

The Economic Survey had argued that govt policies should target food inflation, while RBI’s demand-focused policies should target non-food inflation.

‘Wait and watch’: RBI leaves interest rates unchanged for 9th time, projects growth at 7.2%

Four out of six members vote to maintain repo rate while two vote for 25 basis point reduction. RBI governor cites rise in headline inflation in June, primarily driven by food component.

Loan write-offs fall 27% in 5 years, public sector banks outperform private peers in recoveries

PSBs have seen recoveries of written off loans growing faster than fresh write-offs since 2019-20, according to data provided by Ministry of Finance in Rajya Sabha.

Who are wilful defaulters & what happens to them? RBI lays out new rules

Central bank has set out norms on how to identify wilful defaulters and penal provisions associated with them to maintain 'the integrity of the financial system'.

Higher contract sizes, fewer weekly options — SEBI suggests rules to curb ‘hyperactivity’ in derivatives

In a consultation paper, SEBI notes traders, mostly individuals, in derivatives on NSE made a cumulative loss of Rs 51,689 crore in FY24, with algorithmic traders & FPIs making profits.

Govt-run banks no longer need external help for capital buffers, issuing bonds to fund lending

Govt has not had to recapitalise PSBs since FY22. These banks, now highly profitable, are now increasingly meeting their capital requirements from their own resources.

Modi govt claims 7.8 cr jobs created in 3 yrs, but there’s a twist — 37% of ‘working’ women are unpaid

Govt data shows that unpaid workers make up nearly one-fifth of the overall workforce, with the situation being more severe in agriculture-heavy rural areas, particularly for women.

RBI governor says it’s ‘premature’ to cut rates. Economists divided on whether it’s hurting growth

ThePrint spoke to several prominent economists on whether RBI’s current interest rate policy is adversely impacting growth or if watching inflation should be the way forward.

On Camera

Chinese chatter says Trump tariffs will make India turn to China and Russia

One analyst noted that Trump’s tariff on India signals a clear shift from Washington’s earlier view of New Delhi as a friendly partner to a strategic adversary.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.