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RBI 25 bps rate cut shock on rupee likely - here’s where Indian currency is headed against dollar

RBI 25 bps rate cut shock on rupee likely - here’s where Indian currency is headed against dollar

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

In his second monetary policy as RBI governor, Shaktikanta Das along with MPC team trimmed down policy repo rate to 6% from previous 6.25%. 

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Stock Market: Sensex, Nifty gain lost ground on RBI Monetary Policy's Repo Rate cut decision

Stock Market: Sensex, Nifty gain lost ground on RBI Monetary Policy's Repo Rate cut decision

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

The RBI decision to cut Repo Rate by 25 bps will have a positive impact on the Indian indices as it was in a cautious mood since yesterday post-noon session

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RBI repo rate cut Highlights: Shaktikanta Das slashes rate by 25 bps; set to bring relief to home loan takers, banks, NBFC, other lenders

RBI repo rate cut Highlights: Shaktikanta Das slashes rate by 25 bps; set to bring relief to home loan takers, banks, NBFC, other lenders

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

The RBI Monetary Policy review decision is in line with the expectations and it would have a positive impact on the Indian economy as a liquidity crisis has been addressed.

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RBI Repo Rate cut by 25 bps to 6%; Shaktikanta Das continues trend

RBI Repo Rate cut by 25 bps to 6%; Shaktikanta Das continues trend

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

This decision to cut RBI repo rate is in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4% within a band of +/- 2%, while supporting growth. 

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Want RBI repo rate cut? Why Shaktikanta Das may opt for status quo instead!

Want RBI repo rate cut? Why Shaktikanta Das may opt for status quo instead!

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

If RBI actually decides to cut repo rate in April policy, then that will be no surprise to experts, investors and markets.  

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RBI Monetary Policy Repo Rate: Here is what builders want Shaktikanta Das to do

RBI Monetary Policy Repo Rate: Here is what builders want Shaktikanta Das to do

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

RBI Monetary Policy: Lower RBI Repo Rate will further impact home loan interest rates resulting in reduced EMIs that will improve the home loan off-take impacting home sales.

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Monetary Policy: This is what forex investors eye from RBI; rupee strengthens against dollar

Monetary Policy: This is what forex investors eye from RBI; rupee strengthens against dollar

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Forex investors are keenly eyeing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das and his policy decision in the first bi-monthly monetary policy of FY20 which will be announced today. 

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RBI Monetary policy: 'Rate Cut' or 'Not'! These factors will surround gov Shaktikanta Das' decision

RBI Monetary policy: 'Rate Cut' or 'Not'! These factors will surround gov Shaktikanta Das' decision

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Inflation has been under RBI's 4% target for the past 7 months and is expected to remain range bound for another quarter. 

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No surprise? Repo rate to be kept at 6%? What experts believe RBI may do

No surprise? Repo rate to be kept at 6%? What experts believe RBI may do

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Majority of experts are believing that RBI will cut down policy repo rate by another 25 basis points in April monetary policy, as inflation indicator stays well within their target.

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RBI mulling to bring back ‘exotic currency derivatives’, India Inc has some suggestions

RBI mulling to bring back ‘exotic currency derivatives’, India Inc has some suggestions

Wed, Apr 03, 2019

India Inc reacted on RBI move hailing Shakrikanta Das innovation to multiple gains or boost profits in the free market but suggested some strict guidelines.

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RBI Monetary Policy review: With inflation under check, experts expect Repo Rate cut from Shaktikanta Das

RBI Monetary Policy review: With inflation under check, experts expect Repo Rate cut from Shaktikanta Das

Wed, Apr 03, 2019

Inflation is under control and Fed chair changing its stance from 'hawkish to dovish', the market experts are expecting around 25-50 bps cut into the Repo Rate.

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Government refuses to disclose details on RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das appointment

Government refuses to disclose details on RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das appointment

Tue, Mar 26, 2019

The DFS was also asked to provide details on composition of search committee to short-list candidates and copy of minutes of meetings held on deciding the RBI Governor.

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Fintech sector needs regulatory framework to secure interests of consumers: Shaktikanta Das

Fintech sector needs regulatory framework to secure interests of consumers: Shaktikanta Das

Mon, Mar 25, 2019

Shaktikanta Das said that India stands at the second place in the world in accepting Fintech, as this sector has created lots of job opportunity, adding that in the past five years e-payments has witnessed a nine-fold growth. 

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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das to meet heads of payments banks later this week

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das to meet heads of payments banks later this week

Mon, Mar 25, 2019

A sandbox approach means experimenting and learning before finally adopting a technology or system.

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RBI governor Shaktikanta Das underlines need to stick to fiscal targets

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das underlines need to stick to fiscal targets

Tue, Mar 19, 2019

The comments from the former-economic-affairs- secretary-turned-central banker assume importance as the government for two consecutive terms have missed it fiscal deficit targets by 10 bps in the outgoing fiscal year. 

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RBI Governor meets heads of Small Finance Banks

RBI Governor meets heads of Small Finance Banks

Fri, Mar 15, 2019

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das held a meeting with heads of Small Finance Banks today to discuss their participation in priority sector lending and financial inclusion.

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New Rs 100 notes bearing RBI’s new governor Shaktikanta Das signature to come soon - All details here

New Rs 100 notes bearing RBI’s new governor Shaktikanta Das signature to come soon - All details here

Wed, Feb 27, 2019

Rs 100 was also among banknotes like new Rs 50, Rs 10 and Rs 500 which has seen a makeover in India’s currency chest since demonetisation drive. 

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RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das asks bankers why they aren't cutting lending rates

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das asks bankers why they aren't cutting lending rates

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das Thursday met bankers and discussed the delay in policy rates cuts to lending rates reductions.

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RBI Governor to meet bank CEOs on Thursday on rate transmission

RBI Governor to meet bank CEOs on Thursday on rate transmission

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

Earlier this month, the RBI cut the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 per cent to 6.25 per cent.  But PSU and private banks have not been passing on the resultant benefits of these rate cuts and in fact passed less than 5 per cent cut to the customers. 

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Will meet bank heads on Feb 21 on transmission of rate cut, says Shaktikanta Das

Will meet bank heads on Feb 21 on transmission of rate cut, says Shaktikanta Das

Mon, Feb 18, 2019

Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank cut the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 per cent to 6.25 per cent.

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