India’s household savings as a proportion of our GDP is declining. In its latest Financial Stability Report (June 2024), the Reserve Bank of India has also noted that while net financial savings have declined in 2022-23, financial liabilities have gone up thanks to retail loans for consumption and investment. Rise of personal loans The personal … Read more
The Government of India has announced the buyback of its securities through auction for an aggregate amount of ₹25,000 crore (face value), announced Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. The G-securities with coupon rate of 7.72 percent will mature on May 25 next year. The securities with coupon rate of 5.22 percent will mature … Read more
If you are planning to open a fixed deposit (FD) account, it is advisable to first compare the interest rates offered by different banks. Although depositors tend to opt for the bank with which they share a long-term relationship, they can still choose a bank that gives them a higher rate of interest on fixed … Read more
After the US Fed lowered policy rate by 50 bps from its 23-year high, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to follow suit and cut the benchmark policy rate, perhaps later this year. And with interest rate cut cycle set to commence in December, investors are recommended to lock their money in fixed deposits (FDs) … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the framework for recognition of self-regulatory organisation (SROs) in financial markets. This framework released on Monday was done in the aftermath of ‘Omnibus Framework for recognition of SROs’ which were issued early this year in March, 2024. It is noteworthy that RBI recently invited applications for recognition … Read more
Nearly a week after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) highlighted a gap in deposit and credit growth during a meeting with the top bosses of public and private sector, Bank of Maharashtra and Bank of Baroda have rolled out special tenure deposit schemes in order to fund growing demand for credit. Bank of Baroda, … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) penalised five banks including Punjab National Bank (PNB) with various RBI directions, reported The Economic Times. RBI imposed a penalty of ₹1.31 crore on PNB, which became the fifth bank for getting the wrath of the banking regulator. Other banks fined by the RBI are The Gujarat Rajya Karmachari … Read more
Restrictions have been implemented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to protect consumers from unsolicited credit cards. This law was put into effect by the RBI to safeguard you against unsolicited credit cards and the risks associated with them, such as Unwanted debt: Since you did not budget for the credit line, unanticipated debt may … Read more
The Indian economy has been doing well, with three consecutive quarters of 8%-plus growth so far in FY24. During this period, the banking sector’s credit growth has increased nearly 17% to ₹160 trillion, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Credit card debt has risen by 23% to ₹2.5 trillion, which is … Read more
This is believed to be either the last or perhaps second last meeting before the interest rates are eventually slashed after a long hiatus. A Reuters poll predicted that the RBI is expected to cut rates in the Sept quarter. Notably, the banking regulator had raised the repo rates by a cumulative of 250 basis points … Read more