Indian banks strong enough to face adverse macro and credit stress: RBI

Indian banks are strong enough to withstand adverse macroeconomic and credit stress without compromising on the regulator-mandated capital position, but the wide adoption of technology and innovation are threatening financial stability, requiring regulators’ attention, the Reserve Bank of India said. Perception of riskiness of the Indian banking system has improved in relation to the global …

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RBI: RBI has a warning on these ads on Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has an important warning for the public. The country’s apex bank RBI has cautioned the public not to fall prey to misleading advertisements related to loan waiver offers on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and others.In a statement, RBI said that it has noticed certain misleading advertisements enticing …

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rbi mpc outcome: Aligning market realities with policy goals

Mumbai: When Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das began Friday by saying that the monetary policy review was not just a ‘status quo’ one but would ‘reveal and give an idea of our approach not only to monetary policy but also to various aspects of monetary policy,’ few knew what was in store. …

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RBI governor-headed FSDC-SC resolves to remain vigilant against external vulnerabilities

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das-headed Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC-SC) on Monday resolved to remain vigilant against any build-up in vulnerabilities in the financial system as well as in the broader economy amid uncertain global environment. With a view to strengthening and institutionalising the mechanism for maintaining financial stability, enhancing inter-regulatory coordination …

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RBI: MPC Minutes: Excess liquidity on RBI radar

Mumbai: The Monetary Policy Committee appears prepared to look past the seemingly transitory phase of high inflation stoked by vegetable prices, but steps to reduce liquidity overhang in the banking system are likely to help contain price pressures, minutes of its August 8-10 meeting showed. “Given the likely short-term nature of the vegetable price shocks, …

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