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India’s Forex Reserves Fall for Fourth Week to $734.6 Billion

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for the fourth consecutive week to $734.6 billion, according to data cited by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The reserves are now around $50 billion below their recent peak of $785.71 billion recorded on September 4. The decline comes as the RBI has been selling dollars in the spot […]Continue Reading

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RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5% as Inflation Risks Rise

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking its first rate hike in nearly four years. The central bank also shifted its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, signalling that further increases could be considered depending on inflation and economic growth. The […]Continue Reading

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UPI MDR from Oct 15: RBI Says Impact on Usage Will Be Small

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the new merchant discount rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions is unlikely to have a major impact on UPI usage. The new framework will come into effect from October 15, introducing a 0.4% charge on eligible UPI person-to-merchant transactions above ₹2,000. The MDR will be paid by merchants and cannot […]Continue Reading

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RBI Chief Says Rate Hike Talk Premature as Inflation Shows No Broad-Based Rise

By Uniquetimesorg June 24, 2026 0

India’s central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra said it is “premature” to discuss interest rate hikes at this stage of the monetary policy cycle. He noted that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is closely monitoring potential second-round effects of rising oil prices on inflation before making any policy shifts. Malhotra said there are currently no […]Continue Reading

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RBI Examining Proposal for Polymer Banknotes, Says Governor Sanjay Malhotra

By Uniquetimesorg June 5, 2026 0

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is evaluating a proposal to introduce polymer banknotes, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirming that the idea is currently under consideration. Speaking during a post-monetary policy media interaction on Friday, Malhotra said recent reports about the RBI exploring polymer notes were partly accurate. However, he clarified that the proposal Continue Reading

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RBI Projects 6.9% GDP Growth Amid Global Uncertainty

By Uniquetimesorg April 8, 2026 0

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday projected India’s GDP growth at 6.9% for the current financial year during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcements. Quarterly growth is expected at 6.8% in Q1, 6.7% in Q2, 7% in Q3, and 7.2% in Q4, supported largely by sustained momentum in the services sector despite […]Continue Reading

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RBI Faces Tough Call on Rate Cut Amid Rupee Slide

By Uniquetimesorg December 5, 2025 0

The upcoming monetary policy meeting is proving to be a major test for RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, as the central bank weighs a possible 25 bps rate cut despite severe currency pressures. Inflation remains at a multi-decadal low and growth is strong — conditions that usually support easing — but record rupee depreciation has complicated […]Continue Reading

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RBI Chief Sanjay Malhotra Says Easing Bank Acquisition Rules Will Boost Real Economy

By Uniquetimesorg November 7, 2025 0

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said that the removal of restrictions on banks for acquisition financing will strengthen the real economy by enhancing credit flow and enabling greater business opportunities. Speaking at the State Bank of India’s Banking and Economics Conclave, Malhotra emphasized that the recent policy changes are designed Continue Reading

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Declares Inflation Battle Won, Focus Shifts to Growth Outlook

By Uniquetimesorg July 25, 2025 0

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the central bank has “won the battle against inflation,” though the broader war is still ongoing, with price stability remaining the primary objective. Speaking at a Financial Express event on Friday, Malhotra emphasized the importance of maintaining vigilance as monetary policy shifts its focus toward […]Continue Reading

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RBI to Refine Inflation Targeting Framework, Aims for ‘Goldilocks Conditions’

By Uniquetimesorg April 1, 2025 0

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will work closely with the government to enhance the inflation targeting framework and achieve balanced economic growth through effective monetary and fiscal policies, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in an opinion piece published on Monday. The RBI, which adopted the Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework in 2016, aims to keep […]Continue Reading