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Thursday, August 21, 2025
TopicShaktikanta Das

Topic: Shaktikanta Das

Vegetable price inflation to decline from September, says RBI governor

Although core inflation in India remains elevated, steady easing over the last few months indicates that monetary policy transmission is happening, Shaktikanta Das said.

Inflation has moderated but need to see how El Nino plays out, says RBI governor

Shaktikanta Das said El Nino may not just pose the risk of fuelling inflation further it could also weigh on India’s economic growth.

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das says inflation has moderated, but no room for complacency

India's annual retail inflation eased to 4.7% in April from 5.66% in the previous month, according to data.

With First Republic Bank, US sees 2nd major banking collapse in 2 months. Fed rate hikes to blame

Interest rate hikes by the US Fed were also at the root of Silicon Valley Bank collapse in March. RBI Governor had last week said the Indian banking sector is resilient & healthy.

Why Shaktikanta Das’ lack of formal education in economics is a gift for India

Das has been outspoken about the lack of governance in banking and has called for tighter rules for state-owned banks.

Banks should have adequate capital buffers, liquidity, says RBI Governor

Shaktikanta Das' comments come as the collapse of 3 mid-sized US banks in March led to turbulence in the US & European banking sectors, igniting fears of a spillover in India.

RBI allows travellers from G20 nations to use UPI for payments during their stay

To begin with, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the the facility will be extended to travellers arriving at select international airports.

India’s forex reserves fall to $537.52 billion, notching steepest weekly fall in six months

The country's reserves were $545.65 billion at the end of the previous week. Reserves have now fallen for eight straight weeks and are near their lowest levels since August 2020.

RBI raises repo rate to 4.4% on elevated inflation outlook, governor cites ‘global price shocks’

Shaktikanta Das says strengthening of inflation impulses & persistence of adverse global price shocks poses upward risks to inflation trajectory presented in April MPC resolution.

Momentum of inflation on downward slope, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank's inflation projections, Das said, are 'robust' but contingent on downside and upside risks is associated with the movement of global crude oil prices.

On Camera

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

First-of-its kind tri-services conference Ran Samvad to take place in Army War College next week

Billed as the military’s own version of Raisina Dialogue, the event will spotlight on tech-driven warfighting, lessons from Operation Sindoor and release of three new doctrines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?