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GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN INDIA’S BANKING SYSTEM Syllabus: GS 3: Banking system Issues related to Banking system Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft amendments to Basel III Pillar 3 disclosure norms to enhance transparency, strengthen market discipline, and align Indian banking disclosures with global regulatory standards. BASEL III FRAMEWORK ● …
Read MoreRBI Holds Repo Rate Amid Growth And Inflation Concerns Why in the News ? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, while revising GDP growth downward to 6.9% for FY27. The decision reflects rising risks from global conflicts, oil prices, and inflation uncertainties. Key Monetary Policy Decisions: The …
Read MoreCPI Base Year Revision Syllabus GS 3: Inflation Why in the News? Recently, India updated the Consumer Price Index base year from 2012 to 2024 using new consumption survey data to better reflect changing spending patterns and improve inflation measurement accuracy, similar to how environmental clearances are periodically reviewed to ensure relevance. Introduction Inflation affects …
Read MoreIndia’s Flexible Inflation Targeting Framework Needs Refinement Syllabus: GS-3: Monetary Policy, Growth & Development, Fiscal Policy Why in the News? The Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework, adopted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2016 with a 4% target ±2% band, is up for review in March 2026. Amid economic stability and inflation control, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS Paper – 3 Banking Sector & NBFCs, Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the RBI repo rate unchanged in its latest RBI MPC meeting decision, citing a neutral stance. Despite global headwinds like reciprocal tariffs by …
Read MoreSTEERING THE INDIAN ECONOMY AMIDST GLOBAL TROUBLES Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian Economy ● Issues related to development Why in the News? The global economy faces a transformative phase marked by trade wars, tariff revisions, and geopolitical tensions. India must strategize to navigate uncertainties and leverage opportunities to secure growth and resilience in this evolving landscape, …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The rupee has strengthened to nearly ₹86 per US dollar, reversing its decline over the past six months. Additionally, inflation has softened, and foreign exchange reserves have rebounded. However, global risks like US trade policies require continued economic vigilance from the government and RBI. Signs of Economic Stabilisation: The rupee …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Focus: In the latest meeting, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained the repo rate at 6.50% for the eighth consecutive time, citing the persistent threat of food inflation as a key concern. Source: TOI …
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