GST rollout deadline of April challenging: Rajan
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said it will be challenging to roll out GST from April 1, 2017 but the new indirect tax regime will eventually boost business sentiment and investments.
Aug 09, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
RBI Monetary Policy: Raghuram Rajan leaves rates unchanged; warns of inflation risks
Citing upside risks to the Reserve Bank's inflation target for March 2017, Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday maintained status quo on key rates at his last policy review meeting, as was widely expected, but underlined that the central bank continues to be accommodative.
Aug 09, 2016, 12:16 PM IST
Won't allow foreign deposit redemptions to disrupt market: Rajan
Allaying fears of market disruption in view of USD 20 billion worth of redemptions in foreign deposit accounts in the coming months, the Reserve Bank on Tuesday said it will continue with domestic liquidity operations and foreign exchange interventions to ensure smooth repayments.
Aug 09, 2016, 12:10 PM IST
RBI 3rd bi-monthly monetary policy: Read full text
Read the full text of RBI's third bi-monthly policy statement for the year 2016-17.
Aug 09, 2016, 12:01 PM IST
RBI third bi-monthly monetary policy: Key highlights
Check out the key highlights of RBI's third bi-monthly monetary policy statement, 2016-17.
Aug 09, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
Raghuram Rajan's last policy review: No respite for home, auto borrowers; RBI keeps rates unchanged
Citing upside risks to the Reserve Bank's inflation target for March 2017, Governor Raghuram Rajan maintained status quo on key rates at his last policy review meeting, as was widely expected.
Aug 09, 2016, 10:59 AM IST
Raghuram Rajan to present his last monetary policy as RBI Guv today; likely to maintain status quo
This is going to be the last bi-monthly monetary policy to be decided by the central bank Governor as the broad-based 6-member panel may take over the job before the next review on October 4.
Aug 09, 2016, 08:36 AM IST
BofA-ML expects Raghuram Rajan to cut rates by 25 bps on Tuesday
Taking a contrary stand, foreign brokerage BofA-ML on Monday said outgoing Governor Raghuram Rajan is likely to cut rates by 0.25 per cent in his final monetary policy review tomorrow on expectations of a cool-down in inflation.
Aug 08, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
Rajan may keep rate static in his last monetary policy tomorrow
Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan in his last monetary policy on Tuesday may keep interest rate static as retail inflation continues to be above the comfort zone.
Aug 08, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan may keep rate static in his last policy on Tuesday
Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan in his last monetary policy on Tuesday may keep interest rate static as retail inflation continues to be above the comfort zone, experts say.
Aug 08, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy again hits out at Raghuram Rajan, accuses him of harming economy by raising rates
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday once again attacked Raghuram Rajan on the monetary policy, over a month after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had disapproved of his criticism of the RBI chief.
Aug 07, 2016, 20:37 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan to present his last monetary policy as RBI Guv on Tuesday
For one last time, out-going RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan will on Tuesday present the monetary policy wherein all eyes will be on him to cut rates as a parting gift.
Aug 07, 2016, 11:27 AM IST
Subir Gokarn's meeting with Raghuram Rajan sparks talks on likely RBI move
Former RBI deputy Governor Subir Gokarn's supposed meeting with incumbent central bank Governor Raghuram Rajan has sent specualtions rife in the media circles about the appointment of next head of RBI.
Aug 06, 2016, 19:25 PM IST
Central bank should enjoy autonomy: Kaushik Basu
Stressing upong the fact that a Central bank should enjoy autonomy, World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu said on Friday that ensuring the same is very important.
Aug 05, 2016, 23:37 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan calls on Finance Minister ahead of monetary policy
Ahead of monetary policy review scheduled on August 9, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan called on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to discuss the macroeconomic situation ahead of his last monetary policy review on Tuesday.
Aug 05, 2016, 21:05 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan calls on Jaitley ahead of monetary policy
Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday called on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and is believed to have discussed the macroeconomic situation ahead of his last monetary policy review on Tuesday.
Aug 05, 2016, 20:36 PM IST
Govt sets inflation target at 4% for 5 years, cementing Rajan legacy
Modi government on Friday formally implemented its central inflation target of 4 percent, an important confirmation of the inflation-fighting policies championed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan, who steps down next month.
Aug 05, 2016, 14:34 PM IST
Need to tackle illegal deposit raising while the act is live: Raghuram Rajan
Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said it is important to tackle illegal raising of deposits while the crime is in progress given the nimbleness of such "fly-by-night" operators.
Aug 04, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
RBI launches portal to curb illegal money pooling by firms
To curb illegal and unauthorised pooling of funds by unscrupulous firms, Reserve Bank on Thursday launched a website, which will help people obtain information about entities allowed to collect deposits.
Aug 04, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan wants monetary policy panel formed before he departs RBI
India should quickly put in place a monetary policy committee (MPC) to institutionalise decision-making on interest rates and keep the focus on controlling inflation, outgoing Indian central bank governor Raghuram Rajan said on Monday.
Aug 01, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
