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05 Dec

RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25%, Signaling Relief for Borrowers

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a reduction in the repo rate by 25 basis points, lowering it from 5.5% to 5.25%, in a unanimous decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The move is expected to make loans more affordable for retail and corporate borrowers alike. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra explained that the decision follows careful consideration of easing inflationary pressures and the recent depreciation of the rupee, which reached its lowest level yesterday. “The MPC evaluated the current economic landscape and concluded that a moderate reduction in the repo rate would…

01 Dec

Supreme Court Orders Nationwide CBI Probe into Digital Arrest Scams, Questions RBI on Lack of AI Use

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New Delhi, December 1, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to conduct a unified, nationwide investigation into digital arrest scam cases, expressing concern over the rapid rise of this sophisticated cybercrime. The court also questioned the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on why artificial intelligence tools were not being used to identify and freeze bank accounts operated by cybercriminals.Digital arrest scams involve fraudsters impersonating police officers, court officials or government agency representatives. They intimidate victims through audio and video calls, holding them virtually hostage and forcing them to transfer money. Senior citizens are among the most…

01 Oct

RBI Rules Out UPI Transaction Fees, Projects 6.8% Growth for FY25

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New Delhi, October 1, 2025: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday dismissed speculation that citizens may be charged for using Unified Payments Interface (UPI), assuring that no such proposal is under consideration. His clarification comes amid widespread concerns over possible fees on the digital payment system that has become a backbone of everyday transactions.Malhotra expressed confidence in India’s economic prospects, highlighting that the nation continues on a “very high growth trajectory” while managing price stability. The RBI has projected India’s growth at 6.8% for the current fiscal year, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s…

01 Oct

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5% for second consecutive time

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National Times Bureau :- The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday decided to keep the key repo rate unchanged at 5.5%. The decision was taken after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its three-day meeting led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that the central bank maintained its neutral stance. "After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic conditions and the outlook, the MPC voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.5%. Consequently, the SDF rate remains at 5.25%, while the MSF rate and the bank rate remain at 5.75%. The MPC also decided…

03 Aug

India’s Forex Reserves Climb $2.7 Billion, Cross $698 Billion Mark After Three-Week Slump

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Mumbai, August 3 – India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a notable rebound after a three-week dip, rising by $2.703 billion to reach $698.192 billion for the week ending July 25, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.The uptick follows a fall of $1.18 billion in the previous reporting week. This resurgence was primarily driven by a sharp increase in foreign currency assets, which climbed $1.316 billion to hit $588.926 billion. Gold reserves also rose significantly, registering a $1.206 billion gain and reaching $85.704 billion.The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held with the International Monetary Fund…

21 Apr

RBI allows minors above 10 to operate bank accounts independently

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Mumbai, April 21, 2025 — In a significant move aimed at encouraging financial literacy among the youth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines allowing minors above the age of 10 to operate their bank accounts independently.The circular, released on Monday, directs all commercial banks to enable children in this age group to manage their accounts without the need for parental or guardian signatures. This policy aims to promote early financial discipline and equip children with the tools to understand banking and money management from a young age.Under the revised guidelines, banks are instructed to put in…

07 Feb

RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points to 6.25% Under New Governor Sanjay Malhotra

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In his inaugural Monetary Policy announcement on Friday, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra revealed that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to lower the policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 6.5% to 6.25%. Malhotra addressed the challenges posed by the current global economic landscape, noting that while high-frequency indicators point to resilience and growth in trade, overall global growth remains below historical averages. "Progress on global disinflation is stalling, hindered by rising services prices," he stated. He also discussed the dynamics of global financial markets, indicating that expectations regarding the size…