Shaktikanta Das

Continued policy support crucial for sustained economic recovery: RBI Governor

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said that amid prolonged uncertainty, continued policy support will be crucial for sustained economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Feb 24, 2022, 20:25 PM IST

RBI, govt working in complete harmony on crypto: FM Sitharaman

The Finance Minister had announced in her Budget speech that the RBI will launch a block chain based digital currency next year. 

Feb 14, 2022, 14:11 PM IST

Invest in cryptocurrency at your own risk, cautions RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Shaktikanta Das said it is his "duty" to caution investors, and told them to keep in mind that they are investing at their own risk.

Feb 11, 2022, 10:19 AM IST

Crypto big threat to financial stability; not even worth a tulip: RBI Governor Das

Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said cryptocurrencies are a "threat to macroeconomic and financial stability". 

Feb 10, 2022, 18:32 PM IST

RBI flags Omicron threat to growth; says banks strong enough to face challenges

RBI said that the economy has steadily gained momentum and remained resilient since the second quarter of the current fiscal. 

Dec 29, 2021, 19:06 PM IST

Depositors should be careful while chasing high returns: RBI Governor Das

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said cautioned depositors to be careful while chasing high returns as it comes with higher risk.

Dec 12, 2021, 14:18 PM IST

RBI Retail Direct Scheme: Transaction limit through UPI payments increased from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two innovative customer centric initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India --RBI Retail Direct Scheme and the Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme --last month.

Dec 08, 2021, 12:12 PM IST

Cryptocurrency regulation: All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the other hand, recently presided over a high-level meeting in which he expressed concern about unregulated crypto markets becoming conduits for money laundering and terror financing.

Nov 19, 2021, 12:08 PM IST

Far deeper issues with cryptocurrencies, could pose threat to country's financial stability, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

The statement comes within a few days of the Prime Minister holding a meeting on the cryptocurrencies amid worries over misleading claims of huge returns on cryptocurrency investment.

Nov 17, 2021, 08:52 AM IST

Tax cut on fuels positive for inflation management: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said that the recent cut in excise duty on diesel and petrol as well as better management of supply-side issues on the food front have contained inflationary expectations.

Nov 10, 2021, 20:25 PM IST

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das gets three-year extension, to remain in office till 2024

He retired as Economic Affairs secretary last year and was subsequently made a member of the 15th Finance Commission.

 

Oct 29, 2021, 08:28 AM IST

RBI remains laser-focused to bring back inflation to 4%: Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank remains laser-focused to bring back retail inflation to 4 per cent over a period of time in a non-disruptive manner, Governor Shaktikanta Das said. 

Oct 22, 2021, 20:11 PM IST

Retail inflation falls to 4.35% in September; lowest in five months

The CPI inflation was at 5.3 per cent in August and at 7.27 per cent in September 2020.

Oct 12, 2021, 22:34 PM IST

World is witnessing initial signs of recovery from pandemic’s impact: RBI Governor Das

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said that the world is witnessing initial signs of recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Sep 22, 2021, 17:33 PM IST

RBI optimistic about 9.5% GDP growth for FY22: Governor Shaktikanta Das

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 has waned by August, and economic growth will be better from the second quarter onwards on a sequential basis.

Sep 09, 2021, 18:46 PM IST

RBI to conduct fine-tuning operations as signs of economic recovery happens, says Shaktikanta Das

He was speaking at a conference organised by Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) and Primary Dealers' Association of India (PDAI).

Aug 31, 2021, 18:07 PM IST

RBI alert! Petitions filed against Shaktikanta Das, bank forum chiefs, here’s why

The Supreme Court`s order, dated September 3, 2020, was operational on all lending institutions/banks throughout the country and was passed in favour of all borrowers accounts to grant relief from financial stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tiwari said in the petition. 

May 30, 2021, 11:12 AM IST

RBI announces Rs 50,000 crore liquidity window for Covid-related health services

Banks may deliver these loans to borrowers directly or through intermediary financial entities regulated by the RBI.

May 05, 2021, 15:07 PM IST

SFB loans to MFIs for on-lending to be classified as priority sector lending

At present, lending by Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) for on-lending is not reckoned for priority sector lending (PSL) classification.

May 05, 2021, 14:47 PM IST

From fresh loan moratorium to KYC compliance norms to Rs 50,000 cr priority lending, here are key highlights of RBI announcement

Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that the central bank will continue to monitor situation from resurgence of COVID-19 cases and will deploy all resources and instruments at its command especially for the citizens, business entities, and institutions beleaguered by the second wave.

May 05, 2021, 13:09 PM IST