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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicShaktikanta Das

Topic: Shaktikanta Das

RBI likely to cut policy rates twice more, says market expert

Neeraj Gambhir, former head of fixed income at Nomura Holdings Inc. for India said that rate cuts are possible as early as April.

As RBI transfers reserve surplus to Modi govt, it now has to find ways to manage risks

Instead of RBI holding capital, an MoU could be signed that would require the govt to pay the central bank in case of any risk.

RBI governor says he’ll meet CEOs of both public & private sector banks on 21 February

Shaktikanta Das spoke after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addressed a post-budget meeting of the central board of the RBI.

Rupee’s unexpected rally showcases RBI’s pivot for India markets

Money from Axis Bank Ltd.’s share sale and Vodafone Plc’s investments in its India unit are supporting the rally in the rupee

Hindu’s exclusive fires Rafale attack at Modi’s PMO

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RBI is right to cut, luckily

India's interest-rate cut was justified, given that Inflation is well below target and growth is slowing across all major economies.

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das’ first rate cut move is government-friendly, as expected

Experts say RBI's 25 basis points cut in lending rate is expansionary given as it comes shortly after an expansionary budget.

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps in first policy meet under Shaktikanta Das

The repo rate cut will nudge banks to cut interest rates on loans for borrowers and provide a stimulus for demand in the economy.

India’s ‘animal spirits’ subside as falling demand hits the economy

The indicator, compiled by Bloomberg, reflects a pullback in new orders & business activity, as well as easing inflationary pressures.

Modi govt turns to RBI for help before elections

RBI may cough up as much as Rs 40 billion to help the Modi government make up some of its revenue shortfall this fiscal.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.