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Reserve Bank Of India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central banking institution of India. It regulates the country’s monetary policy. Established in 1935, it plays a crucial role in maintaining financial stability. The RBI manages currency issuance and foreign exchange. It also supervises commercial banks. Its policies impact inflation and economic growth. The RBI is vital for India’s economic framework.

Foreign Direct Investment Approval Process

The Government of India updated the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approval process on May 5, 2026, establishing a strict 12-week deadline for clearing investment proposals. Administered via the...

 May 6, 2026

RBI Deputy Governor Appointment

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Rohit Jain as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term starting...

 May 2, 2026

RBI Eases Relief Norms for Disaster-Affected Borrowers

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued final guidelines on 29 April 2026 for the restructuring of loans of borrowers affected by natural calamities. The framework applies prospectively...

 April 30, 2026

RBI Launches Mission SAKSHAM for Cooperative Banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched Mission SAKSHAM, or Sahakari Bank Kshamta Nirman, on 28 April 2026 for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). The nationwide initiative covers about...

 April 29, 2026

RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence

The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited with effect from the close of business on 24 April 2026. The bank is...

 April 25, 2026

Rupee Declines 17 Paise to 92.71 Against US Dollar

The Indian rupee weakened by 17 paise to close at 92.71 against the US dollar in early trade. This decline reflects ongoing pressure on the domestic currency amid...

 April 9, 2026

RBI’s February Pause Explained

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has chosen continuity over change. In its February 6 meeting, the MPC decided to keep the repo rate unchanged...

 February 9, 2026

RBI’s Rate Pause and the Growth Calculus

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep policy interest rates unchanged at the February Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting signals a phase of cautious consolidation. After cumulative...

 February 9, 2026

Gold, Dollar and Power Shift

Gold crossing the $5,000-per-ounce mark as the US dollar slips to multi-month lows is more than a market curiosity. It reflects deeper changes underway in the global monetary...

 January 28, 2026

CBDCs and the BRICS Payments Push

Reports that the Reserve Bank of India is encouraging the government to place digital currencies on the BRICS agenda point to a potentially significant shift in how cross-border...

 January 27, 2026

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