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RBI Cuts Repo Rate and CRR to Boost Growth Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed the repo rate to 5.5% and announced a 100 bps reduction in CRR in phases. This RBI interest rate decision aims to boost credit availability, reduce the cost of funds, and support economic growth …
Read MoreMONETARY POLICY SHIFT TO BOOST GROWTH Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian economy and policies ● Monetary policy and reforms Why in the News? The recent RBI policy announcement on 25 February, following the Reserve Bank of India’s repo rate reduction, has garnered significant attention, delivering a strong signal to both domestic and global markets about India’s …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strikes Down Retrospective Environmental Clearances Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently invalidated the Centre’s 2017 notification and 2021 SOP allowing post-facto environmental clearances for projects that began without prior approval, citing violation of constitutional rights and environmental laws. Background on Centre’s Notification and SOP In 2017, MoEFCC allowed a one-time, six-month …
Read MoreCore Inflation Trends Shape RBI’s Rate Cut Decisions Why in the News? Core inflation, excluding volatile food and fuel prices, is rising while food inflation falls. This reversal influences the Reserve Bank of India’s approach to monetary policy and potential interest rate cuts. Inflation Trends and RBI’s Focus: Inflation was mainly driven by food prices …
Read MoreImproved Repo Rate Transmission Enhances Monetary Effectiveness Syllabus: GS-3: Banking Sector & NBFCs , Statutory Bodies , Monetary Policy , Growth & Development Focus: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has improved its monetary policy transmission significantly over the past few years, especially in the context of repo rate adjustments. A combination of regulatory shifts, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Reserve Bank of India is likely to reduce the repo rate by 25 bps in its upcoming meeting, responding to economic growth measures in the Union Budget and easing inflation, marking its first rate cut in five years. Impending Rate Cut: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to …
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