Rbi Bulletin

However, in India, retail inflation in November inched up to 0.7 percent, from 0.3 percent in October, but price pressures remained exceptionally subdued for the second straight month.

RBI sold net $2.54 billion in spot forex market in July

The central bank in the Bulletin said that it purchased zero dollars and sold $2.54 billion during the period.

RBI Bulletin: Private banks sees faster decline in weighted average lending rate than PSU banks

The weighted average lending rate on fresh and outstanding rupee loans of scheduled commercial banks declined by 53 bps and 49 bps, respectively, in the current easing phase.

RBI Bulletin: GST reforms to result in gains in ease of doing business, strengthening of consumption

RBI says GST reforms will boost ease of doing business, cut prices, and spur consumption, with MSMEs and startups set to gain from simplified rules.

RBI net sold forex worth $3.66 billion in June in spot market amid rupee volatility

The central bank in the Bulletin said that it purchased $1.16 billion and sold $4.83 billion during the period.

RBI Bulletin: Bank credit improved in June 2025 amid uptick in loans to MSME

India’s bank credit growth rose to 10.22 percent year-on-year in the fortnight ended August 8, the highest in more than three months.

RBI Bulletin: India’s sovereign rating upgrade by S&P bodes well for capital inflows and sovereign yields

On August 14, S&P Global Ratings has upgraded India’s long-term unsolicited sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’, while also raising the short-term rating to ‘A-2’ from ‘A-3’.

NRI deposits rise 0.46% in April 2025, driven by surge in FCNR(B) deposits, RBI bulletin says

Inflows for NRO accounts in April 2025 were at $31 million, as against a higher $103 million provisionally recorded for April 2024-26, bulletin says

Global supply-side risks, external demand weakness could pose headwinds for India: RBI bulletin

The Iran-Israel conflict, which intensified in mid-June, has reversed the short-lived optimism spurred by temporary tariff freezes and trade deals earlier this year, bulletin said

Rural demand picks up as consumer optimism holds steady, RBI’s bulletin says

High-frequency indicators of aggregate demand for May suggested a pick-up in rural demand, especially given the strong performance of the agricultural sector, RBI bulletin says

Several central banks used lower inflation print to cut rates despite growth concerns

In the monetary policy meetings conducted during May-June, most central banks continued to lower policy rates amid heightened macroeconomic uncertainties, RBI bulletin says

High small savings rates a potential concern for bank deposit growth, says RBI bulletin

These rates, currently 16-66 basis points above formula-based levels, could pose a challenge for bank deposit growth in a rate-easing cycle where deposit rates are expected to decline, says RBI

India consumption, investment less prone to external headwinds: RBI bulletin

India’s position as the fastest growing major economy, coupled with macroeconomic stability, makes it a preferable investment destination in a world characterised by growth slowdown and macro vulnerabilities, the bulletin said

NRI deposits surge by 40.8% to $14.31 billion in April-January FY25, says RBI bulletin

According to the latest RBI bulletin for March 2025, FCNR(B), NR(E)RA, and NRO have experienced growth in both inflows and outstanding amounts

RBI net sold $11.14 billion in spot forex market in January: Bulletin

The Indian rupee (INR) depreciated by 0.9 per cent (m-o-m) during February 2025, weighed by heavy FPI outflows.

Policymakers have to balance rising prices amid tariffs, currency depreciation, says RBI bulletin

The bulletin said despite the turbulent global environment, the Indian economy continues to demonstrate resilience because the growth momentum is supported by robust sectoral performance and improving consumption trends.

Banks relying on CDs for funding requirement amid credit-deposit growth mismatch: RBI Bulletin

In the primary market, issuances of CDs grew by 34 percent on-year to reach an all-time high of Rs 10.58 lakh crore during 2024-25 (up to March 7, 2025), RBI bulletin said.

RBI Bulletin says economic indicators showing sustained momentum in Q4FY25 growth

The Indian economy recovered in the December quarter to grow at 6.2 percent after sinking to a seven-quarter low of 5.6 percent in the July-September period, according to data released on February 28.

Co-existence of deficit liquidity, heavy funds deployed in SDF show skewed distribution of liquidity: RBI Bulletin

System liquidity has turned into deficit since mid-December 2024 due to build-up in government cash balances driven by the usual quarter-end advance tax outflows, monthly GST payments, capital outflows and currency leakage.

High frequency indicators point towards a sequential pick up in economic activity momentum in H2FY25: RBI bulletin

Industrial activity has recorded an improvement over the previous quarter, as reflected in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in January, Bulletin said.

RBI Report: Deficit liquidity and SDF funds highlight skewed liquidity distribution

The report added that banks appear to be availing liquidity from the RBI but not onlending to money markets.

RBI December bulletin says growth indicators showing economic recovery

The prospects for agriculture and rural consumption are looking up with brisk expansion of rabi sowing, said the RBI's monthly bulletin on the state of the economy.

Inflation can undermine prospects of real economy if allowed to run unchecked, says RBI Bulletin

There are early signs of second order effects or spill overs of high primary food prices - following the surge in prices of edible oils, inflation in respect of processed food prices is starting to see an uptick, the bulletin added

Private consumption back to being driver of domestic demand, says RBI Bulletin

Private investment was lacklustre as reflected in sequentially lower investment in fixed and non-current assets during July-September 2024 on account of subdued corporate earnings, the bulletin said

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