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FCNR(B) Deposits Strengthen India’s External Financial Stability Framework Why in the News ? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revived the FCNR(B) concessional swap window to attract foreign currency deposits from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The initiative aims to strengthen foreign exchange reserves, support the Indian rupee, and enhance resilience amid global economic uncertainty, offering …
Read MoreRBI Holds Rates Amid Growth And Inflation Risks Why in the News ? The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while lowering India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 and raising inflation projections due to global uncertainties, supply disruptions affecting agri-food exports, …
Read MoreSHOULD THE RUPEE BE LEFT TO DEPRECIATE? Syllabus: GS 3: Banking system Issues related to Banking system Why in the News? The Indian rupee has weakened sharply, touching nearly ₹97 per dollar, amid rising oil prices, speculative capital outflows, and fears of imported inflation following geopolitical tensions in West Asia. INDIA’S EXTERNAL SECTOR MANAGEMENT ● …
Read MoreRUPEE DEPRECIATION AND GLOBAL CAPITAL FLOW DYNAMICS Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy Monetary Policy Why in the News? India’s rupee depreciation despite strong macroeconomic fundamentals has raised concerns, with experts attributing the trend to global capital flows, AI-driven investment cycles, and distorted market narratives. EXCHANGE RATE DETERMINATION IN ECONOMICS ● Market Determination: Exchange rates …
Read MoreNew CPI Series Sets Inflation at 2.75% Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) with 2024 as the new base year, placing retail inflation at 2.75% for January 2026, reflecting updated consumption trends from HCES 2023–24. This revision has implications for the foreign …
Read MoreRBI’s Liquidity Push Masks Deeper Banking Stress Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Banking Sector & NBFCs, Statutory Bodies, Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced large-scale liquidity infusion measures, including Open Market Operations (OMOs) and dollar-rupee swap auctions, despite system liquidity being in surplus. This …
Read MoreRBI Boosts Liquidity Through OMOs and Swap: An Environmental Clearance Perspective Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a major environmental clearance-like liquidity infusion through ₹2 trillion Open Market Operations (OMOs) and a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap, amid persistent liquidity deficit, rupee pressure, and elevated government bond yields. This move can …
Read MoreLearn about Hawkish Monetary Policy: a strategy centered on inflation control, using higher interest rates and tight credit to ensure price stability. Key for GS Paper 3, this concept is vital for understanding RBI’s stance in UPSC preparation.
Read MoreRBI’s Proactive Shift Reflects Economic Concerns Syllabus: GS-3: Banking Sector & NBFCs, Monetary Policy, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adopted a reform-oriented approach to tackle emerging economic slowdown risks. Through regulatory relaxations and liquidity recalibration, the RBI seeks to stimulate credit growth while managing inflation expectations, indicating …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Why in the news? Decline in agricultural imports by 8% in 2023-24. Government liberalizes pulses at zero duty to control inflation. Need for integrating trade policy with MSP highlighted. source:slideshare Focus: Effective trade policies, particularly import liberalization, need to …
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