RBI: Banks must play bigger role in rupee derivatives: RBI

Mumbai: Indian lenders must play a larger role in global derivatives and work to ensure that smaller retail players do not pay more for access to foreign exchange products, central bank governor Shaktikanta Das said Wednesday, underscoring the need for local banks to reflect the country’s rising economic status and emerge as market makers. “Participation … Read more

Banks, financial entities must prioritise governance, compliance: Guv Das

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Friday directed banks and other players in the financial sector to prioritise governance and adhere to rules weeks after placing restrictions on two finance companies and a payment bank for violating regulations. “Let me emphasise here that banks, NBFCs and other financial entities must continue to give the … Read more

Bond yields: India benchmark bond yield briefly hits 2-month high, no surprise in RBI policy

MUMBAI – Indian government bond yields stayed higher on Friday, with the benchmark yield touching a nearly two-month high, as the Reserve Bank of India maintained rates and stance as widely expected while sounding cautious on inflation. The yield on the benchmark 10-year was at 7.1069% as of 11:10 a.m. IST, after closing at 7.0934% … Read more

Central bankers’ models need to increase emphasis on supply side: Shaktikanta Das

KOLKATA: Central bankers may have to junk their historical economic models to handle crises in the future after they were found deficient during the pandemic, with the global economy undergoing a paradigm shift spawned by rapidly altering labour dynamics and advancements in artificial intelligence, said the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Emerging … Read more

Lower govt borrowing to prop up growth, moderate inflation, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said lower government borrowings than the market estimates will free more capital for the private sector resulting in easing of inflation and bolstering growth. “This year’s borrowing is lower than what initially the markets had expected. Lower quantum of borrowing means…it would ensure that much more resources will … Read more

mpc: RBI keeps rates unchanged for sixth time in a row

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Thursday maintained the policy interest rate and monetary stance for the sixth straight meeting citing geopolitical tensions and an uncertain food price trajectory, but forecast robust economic growth next fiscal on sustained capital expenditure by both the public and private sectors. Hopes of an early reduction in rates have, … Read more

Indian banks strong enough to face adverse macro and credit stress: RBI

Indian banks are strong enough to withstand adverse macroeconomic and credit stress without compromising on the regulator-mandated capital position, but the wide adoption of technology and innovation are threatening financial stability, requiring regulators’ attention, the Reserve Bank of India said. Perception of riskiness of the Indian banking system has improved in relation to the global … Read more