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A dovish pause: RBI holds steady, rate hike off the table in FY27

A dovish pause: RBI holds steady, rate hike off the table in FY27

The RBI cited uncertainties around the monsoon, El Nino, geopolitics and global trade while opting to keep policy rates unchanged for a fourth meeting

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Govt tweaks MFI credit guarantee rules to boost scheme utilisation

Govt tweaks MFI credit guarantee rules to boost scheme utilisation

The government has eased norms under the microfinance credit guarantee scheme to boost fund flow to smaller lenders as utilisation of the ₹20,000-crore corpus remains low

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RBI says balance of risks shifted in favour after West Asia peace deal

RBI says balance of risks shifted in favour after West Asia peace deal

RBI's Financial Stability Report says geopolitical risks have eased after the West Asia peace deal but cautions that prolonged supply chain disruptions could trigger exchange rate volatility

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Bank NPAs fall further in March; may rise under baseline scenario: RBI

Bank NPAs fall further in March; may rise under baseline scenario: RBI

RBI's Financial Stability Report shows bank NPAs fell to record lows in March, though stress tests indicate a modest rise under the baseline scenario by March 2028

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Adverse monsoon may weigh on growth-inflation dynamics: RBI report

Adverse monsoon may weigh on growth-inflation dynamics: RBI report

RBI's State of the Economy report warns that deficient rainfall could affect growth and inflation, while recent policy measures may boost sovereign debt inflows

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Monetary policy: RBI keeps rate unchanged for third straight meeting

Monetary policy: RBI keeps rate unchanged for third straight meeting

RBI cuts FY27 growth forecast, ups inflation projection

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RBI set to unveil polymer rupee notes amid rising currency demand

RBI set to unveil polymer rupee notes amid rising currency demand

The decision has been taken in view of perceived advantages in the cost of production and the higher shelf life of such currency notes

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RBI keeping close watch on supply shocks becoming generalised: Malhotra

RBI keeping close watch on supply shocks becoming generalised: Malhotra

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank is monitoring whether supply shocks from the West Asia conflict trigger broader inflationary pressures

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RBI maintains status quo, sees FY27 growth at 6.9% with downside risks

RBI maintains status quo, sees FY27 growth at 6.9% with downside risks

Projects inflation to rise to 4.6% in FY27 from 2.1% in FY26, GDP growth to slow to 6.9% from 7.6%

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West Asia crisis needs close monitoring, proactive steps: RBI report

West Asia crisis needs close monitoring, proactive steps: RBI report

RBI report calls for close monitoring of West Asia conflict and proactive steps to limit spillovers, citing India's oil dependence and rising global volatility

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