News for 'Shaktikanta Das'

Wholesale prices plunge to 4.5-year low

Wholesale prices plunge to 4.5-year low

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Inflation in food articles during May stood at 1.13 per cent, as against 2.55 per cent in April.

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'When the average growth in the last three years was just 2.5%, how does that make us the fastest growing country?' 'They only tell you what has happened in the last 2 years; they are not taking into account what happened in FY21 on account of their mistakes.'

Rating agencies don't treat China, India alike, cribs CEA

Rating agencies don't treat China, India alike, cribs CEA

Rediff.com11 May 2017

the ratings agencies have been inconsistent in their treatment of China and India. Given this record -- what we call Poor Standards -- my question is: why do we take these rating analysts seriously at all?," Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said on Thursday.

5 FDI proposals worth Rs 6,050 crore get cleared

5 FDI proposals worth Rs 6,050 crore get cleared

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The FIPB rejected two proposals -- Nigeria's Mokeme Chiwetal Izuchukwu and Lanarth Developers Pvt Ltd.

Sensex ends over 150 points higher; Yes Bank slumps 6%

Sensex ends over 150 points higher; Yes Bank slumps 6%

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Major gainers in the Sensex pack were Wipro, Kotak Bank, Infosys, Maruti, Tata Motors, L&T, IndusInd Bank, Hero MotoCorp, M&M, SBI, ONGC, HDFC Bank and HUL, rising up to 3 per cent.

Why RBI wants rupee to remain weak for some more time

Why RBI wants rupee to remain weak for some more time

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The RBI governor is focused on growth, and keeping rupee slightly depreciated is part of that 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' strategy.

Risks to growth have become far more severe'

Risks to growth have become far more severe'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

RBI said at the current juncture, the all-out effort is to maintain and sustain, with the hope that when life is secure, resources, energy and time can be marshalled to rebuild and revive.

Sensex, Nifty extend gains; IT stocks steal the show

Sensex, Nifty extend gains; IT stocks steal the show

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack were TCS, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Axis Bank, L&T, ITC, PowerGrid, HCL Tech and Tata Steel, ending up to 2.39 per cent.

RBI announces Rs 50,000 cr liquidity scheme for MFs

RBI announces Rs 50,000 cr liquidity scheme for MFs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

In a statement, the central bank said heightened volatility in capital markets in reaction to Covid-19 has imposed liquidity strains on mutual funds (MFs), which have intensified in the wake of redemption pressures related to closure of some debt MFs and potential contagious effects therefrom.

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Observing that the economic recovery was not yet fully entrenched, the RBI Governor said recovery is likely to be gradual.

What questions did PAC ask on note ban?

What questions did PAC ask on note ban?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'The committee has all the right to call anybody involved in the matter. But that will depend on the outcome of the January 20 meeting. We can call the PM on demonetisation if the members unanimously decide so.'

No impact on inflation even if GST rate is 18-20%: FinMin

No impact on inflation even if GST rate is 18-20%: FinMin

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Even if the GST rate is 18-20 per cent, there would be no average impact on inflation.

Jaitley assures, RBI has enough cash to last beyond December 30

Jaitley assures, RBI has enough cash to last beyond December 30

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

RBI has maintained the stock of currency through advance as well as current printing level

Govt may do away with cash exchange gradually

Govt may do away with cash exchange gradually

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The government is waiting for new currency to get into the system first and as and when there is near adequate circulation, the exchange facility could be withdrawn

Plan to raise ATM withdrawal limit put off

Plan to raise ATM withdrawal limit put off

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

For withdrawals through cheque, the weekly cap has been hiked to Rs 24,000 from Rs 20,000

RBI cuts repo rate, home and auto loans to drop

RBI cuts repo rate, home and auto loans to drop

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

This is the fifth straight cut in rates by the Reserve Bank of India in as much policy reviews in 2019, and takes the total quantum of reductions to 1.35 per cent.

PMC Bank depositor ends life, another dies of heart attack

PMC Bank depositor ends life, another dies of heart attack

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Sanjay Gulati, a resident of suburban Oshiwara, went to a protest march held outside a city court on Monday morning and had been under stress because of his deposit being stuck.

SBI to pick up 49% stake in Yes Bank

SBI to pick up 49% stake in Yes Bank

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

From the appointed date, the authorised capital of the private sector bank would stand altered to Rs 5,000 crore and the number of equity shares at 2,400 crore having face value of Rs 2 each.

I-T Dept creates 'Tatkal' system aid to Nepal quake victims

I-T Dept creates 'Tatkal' system aid to Nepal quake victims

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

I-T dept launches Tatkal system for those who desire to help the victims of the earthquake in Nepal.

What is due must be paid, India no tax haven: Jaitley

What is due must be paid, India no tax haven: Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Nearly 100 foreign funds have been asked to cough up an estimated $5-6 bn.

Fitch sees RBI holding interest rates through FY22

Fitch sees RBI holding interest rates through FY22

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Fitch Solutions sees RBI keeping benchmark interest rates unchanged during the fiscal to March 2022 following its decision to buy Rs 1 lakh crore of government bonds. "We had initially expected another policy rate cut to arrest the rise in government bond yields since the Union Budget announcement in February. "However, having an explicit bond purchase guidance from the RBI following the announcement of the G-SAP will also achieve a similar effect, if not even be more effective than a rate cut on capping the increase in bond yields," it said in a note. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held its policy repurchase (repo) rate unchanged at 4 per cent at its monetary policy meeting on April 7.

Liquidity issues stopped banks from cutting rates: Axis Bank

Liquidity issues stopped banks from cutting rates: Axis Bank

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

It's not necessary to use only external benchmarks, there are multiple avenues to meet the requirement that the RBI wants, the bank said.

Govt wants Rs 10,000 cr interim dividend from RBI to bridge fiscal gap

Govt wants Rs 10,000 cr interim dividend from RBI to bridge fiscal gap

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

This demand comes at a time when the government is falling short of its revenue targets due to dwindling tax and low disinvestment receipts. It could account for the dividend in the upcoming Union Budget on February 1. RBI is, however, yet to take a final call on the government's demand and might decide on this at its central board meeting scheduled for February 15 in New Delhi.

CEOs get finmin shield over frauds by bank officials

CEOs get finmin shield over frauds by bank officials

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

With a view to protect prudent commercial decision of bankers, the government has taken a slew of decisions, including doing away with personal responsibilities of MD and CEO of PSBs for compliance in dealing with large value frauds committed by bank officials.

ED arrests Jignesh Shah in NSEL money laundering scam

ED arrests Jignesh Shah in NSEL money laundering scam

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Financial Technologies India Limited founder Jignesh Shah in connection with its probe into the Rs 5,600-crore National Spot Exchange Limited money laundering scam.

Modi could name Arvind Panagariya as RBI governor: TV channels

Modi could name Arvind Panagariya as RBI governor: TV channels

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Panagariya, who heads the government's main economic advisory body NITI Aayog, is also India's Group of 20 summit negotiator

'For digital lending, trust is important'

'For digital lending, trust is important'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'The digital trust level has drastically gone up due to Covid, not only in tier-I and II cities, but also in tier-III, IV and V geographies,'

Modi praises Rajan, disapproves Swamy's remarks

Modi praises Rajan, disapproves Swamy's remarks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Calling Rajan "no less patriotic", he virtually ticked off Swamy saying "if anybody considers himself above the system then it is wrong".

RBI gets windfall from rising gold prices

RBI gets windfall from rising gold prices

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The rising price of the precious metal has helped the central bank increase overall forex reserves despite currency reserves not rising, and sometimes even falling.

'There could be new challenges, new battles'

'There could be new challenges, new battles'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'The Indian economy and the Indian financial sector today remain resilient and much better placed.'

Fiscal deficit bang on target, India a bright spot: FinMin

Fiscal deficit bang on target, India a bright spot: FinMin

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The government aims to further bring down the fiscal deficit -- the gap between expenditure and revenue -- to 3.5 per cent.

Yes Bank continues to roil other private lenders

Yes Bank continues to roil other private lenders

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Private sector lenders have been communicating to their customers about their strong capital positions but it has not put depositors at ease.

PNB expects to restructure loans worth Rs 40k crore

PNB expects to restructure loans worth Rs 40k crore

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The RBI had on August 7 announced a five-member expert panel under former ICICI Bank chairman Kamath to make recommendations on the required financial parameters for recasting corporate loans.

HDFC Bank is working with RBI for restarting banned services

HDFC Bank is working with RBI for restarting banned services

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

HDFC Bank on Thursday said network outages that led to a regulatory ban on new credit card sales were not due to transaction volumes, and affirmed that it continues to stay in touch with the RBI for restarting the services but giving a timeline for it will be difficult. The bank said it is on its way to creating a new technology architecture for the future as part of the "digital factory" and "enterprise factory" initiative. But, it conceded that outages will continue under the older system though it will be working to minimise the time taken to bring the service back. In December 2020, the RBI took the unprecedented step of stopping the largest private sector lender from selling any new credit cards and also launching new digital services, because of a series of network outages.

US visa fee hike discriminatory, targeted at Indian IT cos: FM

US visa fee hike discriminatory, targeted at Indian IT cos: FM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

India has expressed concern over the hike in visa fee by the US, saying it is "discriminatory" and largely affects Indian IT professionals.

RBI mulls placing NBFCs under bank-like vigil

RBI mulls placing NBFCs under bank-like vigil

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

If the policy is extended to NBFCs and co-operative banks, they will have to disclose divergence in asset classification and provisioning during RBI inspections in their audited financial reports. Till now, these entities have been exempted from this. At present, there are more than 98,000 co-operative banks and 10,000 NBFCs. Sources said the RBI would concentrate on the top 50 co-operative banks and NBFCs.

No change in personal income tax rates in near term

No change in personal income tax rates in near term

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The peak rate of 30% applies on annual income of individuals above Rs 10 lakhs.

An open letter to the RBI governor

An open letter to the RBI governor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Central banking is a science, not an art, Tamal Bandyopadhyay tells RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

Government calls meet to review gold monetisation scheme

Government calls meet to review gold monetisation scheme

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The scheme calls for banks, refineries and hallmarking centres to work together.

Two cheers for the Budget!

Two cheers for the Budget!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

While a DFI will help banks derisk their loan portfolios, creation of a bad bank will clean up their balance sheets.