The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its GDP growth projection for the 2026-27 fiscal year to 6.6 percent, down from the 6.9 percent estimate issued in April. Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the revision during the June bi-monthly monetary policy briefing, citing persistent volatility in energy prices and ongoing supply chain disruptions tied to the…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, has recently unveiled a suite of policy measures designed to streamline and accelerate overseas participation in India’s financial markets. Announced this week in Mumbai, these regulatory adjustments aim to bolster the nation’s external position by simplifying investment routes and enhancing liquidity for foreign institutional…
Proposed Transition to Polymer Banknotes Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed on Friday that the central bank is actively evaluating a proposal to introduce polymer currency notes. Speaking to reporters, Malhotra emphasized that the initiative remains in its preliminary stages, with no definitive timeline or implementation plan currently finalized. The move comes…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Friday, June 5, 2026, that it will maintain the repo rate at 5.25 percent, marking the second consecutive meeting where the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted for stability. Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed the unanimous decision to uphold a neutral stance, as the central bank grapples with…
RBI Shifts Inflation Outlook The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has upwardly revised its retail inflation projection for the 2026-27 fiscal year to 5.1 percent, a notable increase from the previous estimate of 4.6 percent. Announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra during the June monetary policy statement, this adjustment is primarily attributed to rising global energy…
Economic Stability Amid Global Turbulence The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept interest rates unchanged at 5.25% for the second consecutive meeting, as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) navigated the fallout of persistent supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs stemming from the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Announced on Friday, June 5, 2026, by…
RBI Adjusts Growth Outlook The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its GDP growth projection for the 2026-27 fiscal year to 6.6 percent, down from the 6.9 percent estimate issued in April. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the revision during the June bi-monthly monetary policy briefing, citing persistent global instability as a primary driver for…
Strengthening External Financing The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a comprehensive package of measures on Friday designed to bolster foreign capital inflows and stabilize the nation’s balance of payments (BoP) throughout the current fiscal year. During a post-monetary policy briefing in Mumbai, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed that these strategic adjustments target government securities,…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra is set to unveil the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) latest interest rate decision on June 5, 2026, at 10:00 am IST in Mumbai. The announcement follows a three-day deliberative session aimed at addressing the nation’s current macroeconomic landscape, with a follow-up press conference scheduled for noon to…
The Policy Announcement Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra is scheduled to announce the Monetary Policy Committee‘s (MPC) latest interest rate decision on Friday, June 5, at 10:00 AM. Financial markets are bracing for the outcome, with widespread expectations that the central bank will maintain the key repo rate at 5.25 percent to…
RBI Commitment to Forex Stability The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formally committed to doing
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Friday a record-breaking dividend payment of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the central government for the 2025-26 financial year. The decision, finalized during the 623rd meeting of the RBI’s Central Board of Directors led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, provides significant fiscal flexibility to the government amid prevailing…
Economic Vulnerability in the Face of Global Conflict Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned on Wednesday that India may be forced to increase retail fuel prices if the ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt global energy markets. Speaking at a Swiss Bank and IMF event in Switzerland, Malhotra highlighted the…
RBI-Led Panel Addresses Financial Stability The Financial Stability and Development Council-Sub Committee (FSDC-SC), under the leadership of Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra, convened its 33rd meeting in Mumbai this week to conduct a comprehensive review of domestic and global macroeconomic trends. The high-level assembly focused on fortifying India’s financial architecture against emerging risks…
Economic Pressures Mount for India Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned on Wednesday that India may be forced to increase domestic retail fuel prices if the ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt global energy markets. Speaking at a high-level Swiss Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) event in Switzerland, Malhotra…
RBI Governor affirms India’s robust fundamentals amidst global volatility and commits to deepening financial markets for broader participation.