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RBI Monetary Policy December 2019: Surprise! No change in benchmark lending rate, repo still stands at 5.15 pc

RBI Monetary Policy December 2019: Surprise! No change in benchmark lending rate, repo still stands at 5.15 pc

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday announced that there will be no change the benchmark lending rate

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RBI cuts repo rates, Shaktikanata Das says, "Central bank will retain its accommodative stance"

RBI cuts repo rates, Shaktikanata Das says, "Central bank will retain its accommodative stance"

Fri, Oct 04, 2019

Refuting all reports of any shortage in funds in the system, Governor Das said, "Since August-September, there is no shortage in liquidity at all."

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RBI Monetary Policy October 2019: KEY TAKEAWAYS from fourth bi-monthly statement

RBI Monetary Policy October 2019: KEY TAKEAWAYS from fourth bi-monthly statement

Fri, Oct 04, 2019

All members of the MPC voted to reduce the policy repo rate and to continue with the accommodative stance of monetary policy.

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RBI policy announcement: Zee Business poll favours 0.25% rate cut

RBI policy announcement: Zee Business poll favours 0.25% rate cut

Fri, Oct 04, 2019

The first question asked was if the RBI will once again go for rate cut. About 80% respondents opined that there is a possibility of 0.25% rate cut, and after this rates will be paused or put on hold for coming days.

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CPI numbers tomorrow! Food, beverage, LPG prices, gold to play this major role

CPI numbers tomorrow! Food, beverage, LPG prices, gold to play this major role

Mon, Aug 12, 2019

Retail inflation data is announced during 12th of every month usually, however, on Monday, there it was not done on account of a public holiday, Eid-al-Adha or Baqreid, being celebrated across India.

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Soon, more White Label ATMs near you! RBI has announced this big change

Soon, more White Label ATMs near you! RBI has announced this big change

Wed, Aug 07, 2019

In the last few months, White label ATMs have grabbed attention of RBI, which is why a new set of norms has been introduced.

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You can soon carry out NEFT transactions 24x7 like IMPS, UPI - Here’s what RBI did

You can soon carry out NEFT transactions 24x7 like IMPS, UPI - Here’s what RBI did

Wed, Aug 07, 2019

Earlier there were specific time and period imposed when you could carry out NEFT transactions.

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Taking a loan? Good! Depositing your money in banks? Probably bad! RBI rate cut DECODED!

Taking a loan? Good! Depositing your money in banks? Probably bad! RBI rate cut DECODED!

Wed, Aug 07, 2019

Generally, RBI repo rate cut means good news for borrowers, but it also scripts a bad case for depositors.

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RBI offers gift for homebuyers, but will banks pass it on, make your EMIs cheaper? SBI strikes first, others may follow

RBI offers gift for homebuyers, but will banks pass it on, make your EMIs cheaper? SBI strikes first, others may follow

Wed, Aug 07, 2019

After RBI announced repo rate cut, the largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), stirred up the competition further.

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35 bps RBI repo rate cut: Indian rupee to hit 69 or 72-mark? Here's where INR is headed

35 bps RBI repo rate cut: Indian rupee to hit 69 or 72-mark? Here's where INR is headed

Wed, Aug 07, 2019

RBI’s repo rate cut was a major step for the Indian rupee, which is already facing headwinds due to geopolitical tensions, currency war and trade war among other factors.

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RBI may announce 25bps cut in policy rates: Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, SBI

RBI may announce 25bps cut in policy rates: Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, SBI

Tue, Aug 06, 2019

Gross slippage is slightly high in the first quarter, but two-three reason increased its level this time, says Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, State Bank of India (SBI), in a candid chat with Zee Business. 

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RBI forms panel to review ATM Interchange Fee Structure

RBI forms panel to review ATM Interchange Fee Structure

Tue, Jun 11, 2019

RBI has constituted the committee to examine the entire gamut of ATM charges and fees. 

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After RBI's rate cut, SBI decides to link home loans to repo rate from this date - What borrowers should know

After RBI's rate cut, SBI decides to link home loans to repo rate from this date - What borrowers should know

Sat, Jun 08, 2019

SBI statement said, "The benefit of reduction in the repo rate by 25 bps has been passed in its entirety to our CC/OD customers (limits above Rs 1 lakh), with effect from July 1." 

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ATM charges: On cash withdrawals from banks, this is what you pay, but it is set to change

ATM charges: On cash withdrawals from banks, this is what you pay, but it is set to change

Fri, Jun 07, 2019

Bank ATMs provide a huge number of services that are very helpful for citizens. However, customers pay for them. RBI has looked deeply into this and has made an announcement that will come as a big relief for customers.   

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Good news for your home loan EMIs? Will you pay less now? Find out

Good news for your home loan EMIs? Will you pay less now? Find out

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

RBI monetary policy 2019: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today cut the repo rate to 5.75 per cent and reverse repo rate to 5.50 per cent.

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RBI rate cut: Day when India saw 5.75% rate after 9 years! What has changed and what it means for the common man

RBI rate cut: Day when India saw 5.75% rate after 9 years! What has changed and what it means for the common man

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

India has finally witnessed a repo rate of 5.75%, which by the way,  comes after 9 years. A lot has changed since 2010, when this rate was last applicable.

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RBI Credit Policy 2019: What Ashu Madan of Religare Broking says on NBFC crisis

RBI Credit Policy 2019: What Ashu Madan of Religare Broking says on NBFC crisis

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

RBI monetary policy 2019: Ashu Madan said the RBI should go ahead with action and talked about its accommodative stand, which he added, should be visible in action. 

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Amid World Cup fever, RBI delivers a hat-trick: Here's what experts say

Amid World Cup fever, RBI delivers a hat-trick: Here's what experts say

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

In last 3 monetary policies, overall 75 basis point cut has been made in repo rate.   

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Rupee welcomes RBI rate cut by 25 bps with open arms - Here's how the currency reacted against dollar

Rupee welcomes RBI rate cut by 25 bps with open arms - Here's how the currency reacted against dollar

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

In fact, rupee reversed its Thursday's early opening trend, and strengthened against dollar benchmark commendably.

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RBI monetary policy 2019: Meet the 6 MPC members who voted in favour of rate cut

RBI monetary policy 2019: Meet the 6 MPC members who voted in favour of rate cut

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

RBI monetary policy 2019: All the MPC members unanimously decided to change the stance of monetary policy from neutral to accommodative. 

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