RBI has proposed linking BRICS digital currencies to cut cross-border payment costs and boost efficiency. Here’s how it could impact developing economies.

How linking BRICS digital currencies could change global payments?

The PIL raises serious concerns regarding alleged violations of borrowers' fundamental right to privacy and to data protection by several NBFC-backed Digital Lending Applications (DLAs) operating in India.

Delhi High Court issues notice on PIL over data privacy violations by digital lending apps

The estimate is marginally higher than the Reserve Bank of India's latest projection of 7.3 per cent, and exceeds last year's 6.5 per cent growth. Nominal GDP, which includes inflation, is expected to moderate to 8 per cent for this fiscal year from 9.7 per cent a year earlier.

India projects strong 7.4% GDP growth for FY26 despite tariff row, outpacing RBI forecast

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to release comprehensive guidelines to prevent the mis-selling of financial products and services.


RBI deploys AI to track fraud, RBI to issue uniform norms to curb mis-selling

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing total cuts in 2025 to 125 bps, and signaled the possibility of further easing. To support India’s “goldilocks” economy, the RBI will also boost banking-sector liquidity by up to $16 billion. With inflation below target, these measures aim to stabilize growth amid widening trade deficits and currency pressures.


India Central Bank Cuts Key Rate, Boosts Liquidity to Support 'Goldilocks' Economy

The Indian Rupee plunged past ₹89 per US Dollar for the first time, hitting a historic low. Traders cite insufficient RBI intervention, a rising trade deficit, and delayed US trade agreements as key reasons. Foreign portfolio outflows and high import demand added pressure. Watch this video to understand why the rupee weakened so sharply, its impact on markets, and what experts expect next.

Rupee’s 89/$ Shock: What Led to the Collapse and RBI’s Reversal

In Bengaluru, imposters posing as RBI officials executed a daring heist, misleading cash van guards and making off with a large sum. Authorities are investigating the modus operandi, which involved sophisticated deception and impersonation, raising concerns about the security of cash transport operations. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and tracing leads to apprehend the culprits.

Bengaluru Heist: Imposters Posing as RBI Officials Mislead Van Guards

According to a survey by the Reserve Bank of India,
Indian households are starting to feel some respite from inflation.
The survey finding shows that while people perceive current inflation as slightly higher,
Their expectations for future price rises have eased.

 State Of Inflation In India

The RBI is weighing whether to let lenders remotely disable smartphones bought on EMI if borrowers default.
That has sparked a debate over consumer rights, privacy and the risks of aggressive lending.


 Could Your Phone Be Locked If You Miss EMI?

Can banks and lenders remotely lock a mobile phone that was purchased on EMIs if the borrower stops paying? That’s the debate the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now weighing.


Should lenders be allowed to 'kill' financed phones if EMIs aren't paid?

 India’s economy is showing strong signs of resilience, even as global uncertainties and new US Tariffs create headwinds. The Reserve Bank of India’s September bulletin highlights a five quarter high gdp growth, stable exports, and robust domestic demand. Let’s look at what’s driving india’s growth and the risks ahead in this report...

 RBI Sees Strong Domestic Drivers Amid Global Uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is taking a cautious stance in the face of escalating global uncertainty. Minutes from the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting reveal that the central bank paused its rate decisions earlier this month to assess the potential fallout from Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods.

As global trade tensions flare ahead of the 2026 U.S. elections, India finds itself in the crosshairs of economic nationalism. The RBI is now balancing domestic inflation control with potential external shocks, especially in sectors highly dependent on exports to the U.S.


RBI meeting minutes: Rates on hold to check tariffs impact

The Reserve Bank of India has made it easier for foreign banks to put their extra rupees to work. These rupees sit in something called a special rupee vostro account, a type of account held by an indian bank on behalf of a foreign bank. Now, the RBI says the extra money in these accounts can be freely invested in indian government bonds, removing earlier limits on short term investments. 

RBI Allows Foreign Rupee Balances In Government Bonds

The RBI governor said the aspirational growth rate for India should be more than 6.5 per cent, which the RBI is projecting for FY25, and added that the country has grown at a yearly average of 7.8 per cent in the past.

RBI governor reacts to Trump's 'dead economy' remark - Here's how he defended India

This spike is attributed to monthly tax outflows, especially GST payments, and aggressive bank participation in RBI variable rate reverse repo operations, leading to a liquidity mismatch.

RBI steps in with cash boost as borrowing costs surge

However, with core inflation still hovering above 4.4% and global uncertainties in play, economists expect the RBI to proceed with caution, maintaining a data driven approach in future policy decisions.

India’s retail inflation hits six-year low at 2.1% on falling food prices

Facing a ₹3.4 trillion liquidity surplus and soft interbank rates, the RBI launches back to back reverse repo operations, signaling tighter short-term control amid a neutral policy stance and manageable inflation.

RBI steps in with ₹1 lakh crore reverse repo auction to curb excess liquidity

The central bank also shifted its policy stance from accommodative to neutral. 

RBI's bold 50 bps rate cut sparks market buzz: Here's what they say

To unleash new money into the financial sector, the RBI also unexpectedly cut the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points to 3%.

RBI MPC meeting HIGHLIGHTS : RBI MPC unanimously cuts repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5%

RBI unveils pro-growth measures including a repo rate cut and CRR reduction during its June 2025 MPC meet, aiming to support economic recovery.


RBI MPC meeting: Here are the key highlights from the central bank’s June 2025 policy review

The most recent GST figures, published by the Ministry of Finance, arrive only days ahead of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gathering for its bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) session on 4 June.

India’s GST collections cross $24 billion in May: What it signals before RBI policy review

RBI reports surge in counterfeit Rs 500 Notes amid overall decline in fake currency detection 

RBI flags increase in counterfeits of high value denomination

Business & Economy: One of the more concerning takeaways from the RBI report is the sharp rise in the value of bank frauds.

From ₹2.69 lakh cr surplus to digital rupee pilots: Here's what RBI’s FY25 annual report outlines

Business & Economy: RBI's bulletin comes at a time when New Delhi is navigating shifting global trade currents — from a critical tariff truce with the US to the successful conclusion of a landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

RBI says India remains resilient as global trade landscape shifts

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