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The needless controversy between the government and the RBI is a direct consequence of economists without any practical experience in administering policies at a high level being inducted to executive positions.

RBI sets NBFC-MFIs' average base rate at 9.21 pc for April-June

The regulator in February 2014 had issued directions to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit.

30 March 2019 10:15 AM IST

US Federal Reserves meeting tomorrow is expected to put gold on an upward trajectory and leave behind the interest rate narrative that has been controlling the price movement for quite some time.

Factors to consider before applying for gold loan

Gold loan remains a popular borrowing option for those in immediate need of money within a short time span.

7 May 2019 12:50 PM IST

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI may cut rates by another 25 bps in 2019: Fitch Ratings

RBI cut the repo rate to 5.75 per cent on June 6, its third cut in 2019, while also changing its policy stance to...

18 Jun 2019 8:59 AM IST

The share price of SBI slumped 3.79 per cent to close at Rs 304.45 as the quarterly numbers were below what the market participants had anticipated.

SBI cuts deposit rates on various tenors

Interest rates have been reduced by 50-75 basis points (bps) for time deposits with shorter tenors of up to 179 days.

29 July 2019 1:16 PM IST

Shares of housing finance companies (HFCs) fell sharply after Reserve Bank of India directed all categories of lenders to link their loan interest rates to an external benchmark from next month coinciding with the festive season.

Housing industry seeks tax sops, lower rates

Industry finds that the stress fund allocated to the housing sector with several riders will not increase demand among...

17 Sept 2019 1:27 AM IST

Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

5 pc Q1 growth surprise; economy will look up with measures taken: RBI...

He said that the RBI has been cutting rates to give a boost to the economy as slowdown was visible for past few months.

16 Sept 2019 7:28 PM IST

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. (Photo: AP)

Fed likely to keep interest rates on hold, focus on balance sheet

Fed is expected to soon decide how much longer it will continue its current practice of buying USD 60 billion a month in...

29 Jan 2020 1:05 PM IST

Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

RBI has many other tools to revive growth, not just interest rates:...

The governor said the continuity in policy from last pause should not be read as a pointer to future actions.

6 Feb 2020 12:50 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (PTI Photo)

FM gives relief to small taxpayers, halves interest on delayed filing...

No late fee will be levied for delayed filing of GST returns by registered entities with nil liability, said Sitharaman

12 Jun 2020 5:05 PM IST

RBI keeps interest rates on hold; raises limit for gold loans. (PTI Photo)

RBI increases gold loan-to-value ratio to 90%, interest rates...

Monetary Policy Committee after three days of deliberations voted unanimously to leave the policy repo rate unchanged at...

6 Aug 2020 2:52 PM IST

An elevated inflation rate is also a cause of concern for the RBI, though it has decided to accord priority to economic growth in the near future. (AA file Photo)

AA Edit | Nurture is the best policy, but watch out for inflation

A low-interest rate regime is considered a key weapon to revive consumer demand and induce normalcy in the economy

8 April 2021 4:17 AM IST

Between 2014 and 2018, we saw the Reserve Bank of India reducing the repo rate seven times.

What to do with your debt mutual funds now

With FD interest rates expected to rise, debt funds are getting hit. so what are the options available to investors?

14 March 2018 1:57 AM IST