Tag: RBI
Inflation numbers lower than estimated in May, but rate hikes loom amid food and fuel supply concerns due to global issues
The latest consumer price index data for May shows inflation at 3.93% year-on-year, which is slightly higher than the previous month’s 3.48%. However, this figure is still below the estimates as predicted by experts.
RBI’s bold move: How new rules can bring $60-70 billion to India and stabilize the currency
The central bank offered a special facility called a forex swap for banks that collect dollar deposits from non-residents through FCNR B accounts.
RBI maintains status quo: Keeps Repo rate at 5.25%, neutral stance kept as economy faces West Asia and monsoon risks
The Reserve Bank of India retained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance in June 2026, while cutting FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% from 6.9% due to geopolitical tensions, elevated energy prices, and weather risks.
Publish fake news about Indian economy, let it spread everywhere, then delete the report: Bloomberg’s Modus Operandi
For Bloomberg, the incident serves as a reminder that even the most respected financial news organizations are not immune from errors. For the RBI, the swift rebuttal helped prevent misinformation from shaping narratives about India’s economic health and reserve management policies.
RBI annual report 2026: India’s economy stays strong, but short-term headwinds loom due to West Asia conflict
The RBI's 2025-26 annual report reveals India's economy remains resilient with 6.9% GDP growth forecast for FY27, yet short-term concerns about West Asia conflict, rising oil prices, and inflation risks could impact 2-3 quarters ahead.
RBI’s state of economy report: Clouds gather over India’s near‑term growth
RBI’s latest State of the Economy report warns that India’s near‑term growth is “somewhat clouded” by supply‑side pressures from the West Asia conflict, higher crude oil prices and weather risks.