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Why 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that only the Reserve Bank of India can regulate credit card interest rates, overturning a 2008 NCDRC order capping rates, and clarified that high rates aren’t “unfair trade practices” under consumer laws. Key Decision Highlights: The Supreme Court ruled that high interest rates on credit card loans …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Government Review: Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme may be discontinued due to high fiscal financing costs. Policy Alignment: Budget 2024-25 reduced gold import duty, achieving the objective of boosting gold demand, initially addressed by SGBs. Market Adjustment: No SGB issuances have been made in the current financial year despite budget allocation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? RBI has rolled out new guidelines requiring FPIs to seek government approval if their stake in Indian companies exceeds 10%, amid increased scrutiny of foreign investments. About the New RBI Rules for FPI and FDI Classification: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced updated rules to guide foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) …
Read MoreRelevance: GS – 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retrieved approximately 130 metric tonnes of gold previously held in safe custody with the Bank of England over the last two-and-a-half years. This strategic shift …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The RBI keeps the interest rate at 6.5% but shifts to a “neutral” stance, indicating potential rate cuts amid balanced inflation and growth parameters. RBI Maintains Interest Rate Current Rate: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the benchmark interest rate at 6.5% for the tenth consecutive monetary policy review. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The prices of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food plates have surged, reaching six and seven-month highs in June, respectively. CRISIL’s food cost tracker highlights significant inflation in key ingredients such as tomato, onion, potato, rice, and pulses, with official food inflation at 8.7% in May. Source: Forbes Key Developments The average cost …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s current account showed a surplus in Q4 of 2023-24, marking the first surplus in 11 quarters. Movements in the current account are significant as they affect the rupee’s exchange rate, India’s sovereign ratings, and overall economic health. Source: Textbook What is Balance of Payments? Definition: The Balance of Payments (BoP) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s public debt is nearly 82% of GDP, but it remains sustainable due to the country’s high growth rate and the higher share of local-currency debt. The high debt levels are manageable because of the higher real or nominal GDP and the predominance of rupee-denominated debt. Debt Levels Data: States hold …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Banking sector in India. Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Focus: The resurgence of discussions around Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and bad banks stems from ongoing efforts to stabilize India’s banking sector. With a focus on resolving NPAs and easing bank balance sheets, …
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