RBi Governor Urjit Patel

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RBi governor Urjit Patel

Hopefully, Patel’s second innings with the Modi sarkar will be a smoother affair.

Dilli ka Babu | Urjit back at policy helm; will Rajan return next?

The government has a huge task on its hands and clearly needs to use its straitened resources for fighting the deadly virus

01 Jul 2020 7:04 PM

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accused the Modi government of trying to 'capture' the RBI. (Photo: File)

Modi govt trying to capture RBI could be catastrophic: Chidambaram

He alleged that the govt was making every attempt to push through its proposals at the RBI board meeting on November 19.

08 Nov 2018 7:14 PM

Rs 10 note in brown colour

The Reserve Bank will soon bring into circulation new Rs 10 denomination banknotes in chocolate brown color.

06 Jan 2018 1:09 AM

Panel fails to adopt note ban report

Main reason behind delay said to be sharp division among members.

31 Dec 2017 12:24 AM

In its October review, RBI had kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged on fears of rising inflation while lowering growth forecast.

RBI likely to keep interest rate at 6 per cent, focus on inflation control

RBI may keep the short term lending rate unchanged as inflation trajectory is likely to remain upward in the coming months.

03 Dec 2017 1:52 PM

Citing medium term risks to inflation and uncertainties on external and fiscal fronts, RBI Governor Urjit Patel had pleaded for keeping interest rate unchanged. (File Photo)

Inflation, fiscal uncertainty led to rate status quo: RBI Governor

RBI Governor Urijt Patel emphasised the need for keeping headline inflation close to 4 per cent on a durable basis.

18 Oct 2017 8:45 PM

RBI Governor Urjit Patel said that while Indian policy makers are concerned about growth, it will not take priority over inflation.

Growth important, but not at cost of inflation: RBI Guv Urjit Patel

The slowdown had sparked some calls for lower interest rates, but with inflation rising, the RBI left rates unchanged.

09 Oct 2017 12:27 PM

The Monetary Policy Committee noted that implementation of GST had rendered short-term prospects uncertain. Photo: PTI

GST roll out left short-term prospects uncertain, delayed investment: Urjit Patel

The Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel on Wednesday also kpet the repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent.

04 Oct 2017 4:44 PM

The Monetary Policy Committee headed by RBI Governor Urjit Patel started two-day deliberations on Tuesday. Photo: PTI

Will RBI slash repo rate as industry, govt want a cut?

A top finance ministry official said last week that there is scope for an RBI rate cut as retail inflation continues to be low.

03 Oct 2017 3:00 PM

How Urjit Patel's first year as RBI Governor panned out

Patel joined the central bank at a time when India was taking steady steps as a fast-growing economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

04 Sep 2017 3:13 PM

RBI on Thursday said farm loan waivers will lead to a lasting adverse impact on farm productivity. Photo: PTI

Farm loan waivers to have lasting impact on economy: RBI Governor

Urjit Patel called for lasting solutions like building irrigation capabilities and cold storage chains,etc.

01 Sep 2017 9:50 AM

The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee warned that prices could start accelerating.

MPC warns inflation rise; says there is space for banks to cut lending rates

The RBI cut the main policy rate by 25 basis points to a more than 6-1/2 year low of 6.00 percent on August 2.

16 Aug 2017 7:54 PM

RBI cuts repo rate to 7-year low of 6 per cent

EMIs may not fall immediately, Patel worried about rise in inflation.

03 Aug 2017 3:38 AM

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday slashed benchmark repo rate by 25 bps from present 6.25 per cent to 6 per cent.

Loans to get cheaper as RBI slashes repo rate by 25 bps to 6 per cent

In its June review meet, the MPC had held the repo rate citing the risk of fiscal slippages.

02 Aug 2017 2:29 PM

All eyes are on the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) announcement that will be made on Wednesday afternoon

RBI's monetary policy: Five things to keep an eye on at MPC meet

Experts predict a 25 bps cut in repo rate in the Monetary Policy Committee's review meet on Wednesday.

02 Aug 2017 12:10 PM

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee headed by RBI governor Urjit Patel will review the repo rate on Wednesday.

RBI rate cut: What is policy rate and why it should bother you

A rate-cut will enable commercial banks to lower the interest rates at which they lend money to the customer.

01 Aug 2017 11:53 AM

RBI Governor Urjit Patel on Friday called on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, ahead of the next MPC meet.

Urjit Patel meets Jaitley ahead of MPC meet, discuss key issues

After meeting the minister, Patel met the newly appointed Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg.

28 Jul 2017 8:37 PM

Members of the Monetary Policy Committee will be paid Rs 1.5 lakh per meeting along with air travel and other reimbursements.

RBI rules: MPC members' salary to be Rs 1.5 lakh per meet

MPC members should also take adequate precaution to ensure utmost confidentiality of its policy decision before it is made public.

23 Jul 2017 4:11 PM

RBI will hire 12 currency verification systems for six months to help it segregate fake ones from scrapped notes of Rs 500/1000 denomination.

RBI to hire 12 currency verification systems to pick out fake notes

Previously, RBI governor Urjit Patel did not provide any 'specific number' on amount of money received post-demonetisation.

23 Jul 2017 12:49 PM

Sensex rises up by 81 points post RBI's decision

The Reserve Bank maintained status quo on policy rates, resulting in gains for rate-sensitive sectors like banking, realty and auto.

07 Jun 2017 5:03 PM

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