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Government, RBI must assess, address Covid-19 challenges on the go

Commercial banks need to respond to the monetary policy changes quickly by making necessary changes at their end. Read more »
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Indian economy: There is a compelling case for a massive intervention

The RBI kept itself ahead of the curve by going the whole hog and thereby keeping its promise to do “whatever it takes”. Read more »
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There is room to calibrate RBI stimulus further, says Ashima Goyal

Reserve Bank of India monetary policy committee’s focus has shifted from inflation targeting on financial stability. Read more »
Charan Singh, Punjab and Sind Bank

‘Good beginning by govt, RBI; but much more needs to be done’

The government and the RBI have taken some useful steps, but the situation warrants bolder measures like the ones initiated by the US and UK, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Surviving Coronavirus scare: A wish list for Indian economy, industry

Targeted schemes for households, corporates, MSMEs and financial sector can keep the Indian economy afloat, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
Rana Kapoor, former MD & CEO, Yes Bank

Too big to fail? Yes Bank bailout sends wrong signals to the banking system

The episode highlights a severe lapse in banking regulation that allowed Rana Kapoor to sell his entire stake in the bank that was facing a crisis. Read more »
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Yes Bank crisis: RBI should order forensic audit of bonds issued by all banks

The Yes Bank imbroglio has been partially resolved, but the story may have just begun, says S Krishnakumar. Read more »
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

$5 trillion economy: Need bold, innovative initiatives in MSMEs funding

Sectoral relaxation to MSMEs may not work, financial literacy about schemes will. Read more »
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GDP growth in Oct-Dec at 4.7%, NSO retains annual growth projection

The economy grew 5.1% in the first nine months of the financial year 2019-20, compared with 6.3% in the same period last year. Read more »
WPI inflation at 6-year high

WPI inflation rises to 3.1%, the highest level since May 2014

The wholesale inflation breached the Reserve Bank of India's comfort level of 6% for the second month running. Read more »