The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for October is recorded at 6.21 per cent on year-on-year basis. Corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban are 6.68 per cent and 5.62 per cent, respectively, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said on Tuesday.
India’s inflationary pressures are back in the spotlight, as food prices surge amid unpredictable weather patterns and shifting global dynamics.
Speaking at a media event, the Governor assured that the RBI is prepared to act with strength and agility, likening the Indian economy to a tiger for its resilience amid fluctuating global conditions.
The total value of these banknotes in circulation was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, when the withdrawal of Rs 2000 banknotes was announced, which means less than 2 per cent of them are still in circulation.
However, gold reserves, which form part of the foreign exchange kitty, increased by $1.08 billion to $68.53 billion during the week, according to the central bank.
In a speech at the Conference of ARCs, the Deputy Governor said, “Effective functioning of the Board requires several elements, including competent leadership, committed directors with diverse expertise, independence, clarity in roles and responsibilities, and diligence.
The fintech industry leaders on Wednesday hailed the three major initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which include the PRAVAAH portal, the Retail Direct Mobile App and a FinTech Repository.
Notably, the board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), last week decided to transfer a record Rs 2.1 trillion dividend to the government out of the profits earned in fiscal 2023-24.
Last week, Nifty Bank surged 2 per cent following the announcement by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) of giving a dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to the government.
India’s next government, buoyed by an unprecedented windfall of Rs 2.11 lakh crore from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), faces a crucial decision that could shape the nation’s economic trajectory.
