Shaktikanta Das
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Ex-RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das appointed Principal Secretary to PM Modi
Business | Feb 22, 2025, 06:01 PM ISTFormer RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as the principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Sanjay Malhotra to assume office as 26th RBI Governor amid inflation concerns today
Business | Dec 11, 2024, 07:06 AM ISTIAS officer Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the 26th RBI Governor, succeeding Shaktikanta Das. With inflation at 6.2 per cent and GDP growth slowing, Malhotra faces critical decisions on India’s monetary policy.
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Shaktikanta Das: Six major policy decisions in six years as RBI Governor
Business | Dec 10, 2024, 02:52 PM ISTShaktikanta Das, the outgoing RBI Governor, made six pivotal policy decisions during his tenure, from navigating the COVID-19 crisis to introducing India’s Digital Rupee. Know about his lasting impact on India’s economic landscape.
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Who is Sanjay Malhotra? Newly appointed RBI Governor replaces Shaktikanta Das
Business | Dec 09, 2024, 06:06 PM ISTSanjay Malhotra, who is currently serving as the Revenue Secretary in the Finance Ministry will now replace Shaktikanta Das, whose tenure comes to an end on Tuesday, December 10.
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RBI to allow small finance banks to extend pre-sanctioned credit lines through UPI, check details
Business | Dec 06, 2024, 05:21 PM ISTCredit line on UPI has the potential to make available low-ticket, low-tenor products to "new-to-credit" customers, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said.
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'RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das discharged from hospital, health condition fine', says Central bank
India | Nov 26, 2024, 06:11 PM ISTEarlier in the day, the RBI Governor was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai after he experienced acidity. After initial examination, he was diagnosed with acidity.
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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das admitted to hospital in Chennai, central bank gives health update
India | Nov 26, 2024, 09:58 AM ISTRBI Governor Health Update: Giving an update on his health, the RBI said there's no cause for concern and he will be discharged in a few hours.
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RBI’s MPC meeting concludes, UPI transaction limits changed, repo rate steady | Key takeaways
Business | Oct 09, 2024, 11:02 AM ISTThe Reserve Bank of India Governor as ex-officio chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee commenced the three-day meeting on October 7 which concluded today. It was anticipated that the repo rate would be reduced this time considering the rate cuts by the US Feds.
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RBI to take decision on repo rate, three-day monetary policy committee meeting begins today
Business | Oct 07, 2024, 11:34 AM ISTThe 3-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting will conclude on October 9. The outcome of the meeting is eagerly awaited as the RBI has kept the repo rate steady for the last nine consecutive months.
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Time for corporate sector to come forward in a big way to step up investments: RBI Guv Das
Business | Sep 05, 2024, 12:39 PM ISTDas also stressed on improving female labour force participation in India as it is lower than global average
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Fintech sector attracted about USD 6 billion in investments in last two years, says RBI Governor
Business | Aug 28, 2024, 06:45 PM ISTReserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said India is now a fast-growing economic powerhouse and stressed that financial institutions and fintech must swiftly adopt a robust framework to capitalise on new opportunities and mitigate risks.
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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das ranked among top 3 central bankers: Who are other two?
Business | Aug 21, 2024, 02:54 PM ISTDenmark's Christian Kettel Thomsen and Switzerland's Thomas Jordan, Das was recognised for his effective management of inflation, economic growth, currency stability, and interest rates. This accolade highlights his successful monetary policies amidst global economic challenges.
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PM Modi congratulates RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on receiving 'A+' rating in Global Finance Report
Business | Aug 21, 2024, 10:37 AM ISTRBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been awarded an "A+" rating by Global Finance magazine, making him one of only three central bank governors globally to receive the top distinction for the second consecutive year. The rating recognises Das's leadership in navigating India's economic challenges.
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Banks urged to focus on core business, innovate for higher deposits: FM Sitharaman
Business | Aug 10, 2024, 02:54 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to prioritise their core business activities, emphasising the necessity of collecting deposits and lending with increased strictness.
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RBI's big announcements: How will it affect common people? Here are 5 key points
Business | Aug 08, 2024, 05:27 PM ISTRBI Governor Shaktikanta Das made several significant announcements today. Let's understand how these changes might impact the general public.
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RBI increases UPI transaction limit for tax payments to Rs 5 lakh
Business | Aug 08, 2024, 11:10 AM ISTRBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also proposed creating a public repository of digital lending apps to curb unauthorized players and expressed concerns over the rising disbursals of top-up home loans.
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RBI proposes automatic replenishment for UPI Lite wallet
Business | Jun 07, 2024, 03:00 PM ISTThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new facility to allow automatic replenishment of UPI Lite wallets to promote small-value digital payments. Currently, UPI Lite has a daily limit of Rs 2,000 and a per-transaction limit of Rs 500.
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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for eight consecutive time | Key highlights
Business | Jun 07, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTRBI Governor Shaktikanta Das revealed the next set of monetary policies on Friday morning. Earlier, experts anticipated that the RBI will maintain the benchmark interest rate at 6.5%, unchanged since February 2023, due to inflation concerns.
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RBI MPC maintains repo rate at 6.5 per cent for the 7th consecutive time
Business | Apr 05, 2024, 10:25 AM ISTThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by Governor Shaktikanta Das, has announced the decision to maintain the Policy Repo Rate at 6.5%. This steady stance indicates a deliberate approach towards economic stability.
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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent for sixth time in a row
Business | Feb 08, 2024, 12:21 PM ISTThe monetary policy committe led by Shaktikanta Das has kept the repo rates unchanged at 6.50 per cent.