Page 64 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
Statsguru: Bank lending in the slow lane amid Covid-19 pandemic
In a period of slowing credit growth, only PSUs have sequentially borrowed more, and that too, only from private banks
 "Statsguru: Bank lending in the slow lane amid Covid-19 pandemic")
Short-term interest rates increase 25-30 basis points, shows data
The reason why short-term rates have spiked is liquidity normalisation
 "Short-term interest rates increase 25-30 basis points, shows data")
Banking: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
With the customer spoilt for choice, the option for the banking industry in the new decade is between going digital or dying
 "Banking: Yesterday, today and tomorrow")
The new playbook: RBI steps in to stem the nexus between banks and fintechs
With the RBI red-flagging mushrooming of digital apps, the tango between banks and fintechs may be in for a big change, report Hamsini Karthik and Raghu Mohan
 "The new playbook: RBI steps in to stem the nexus between banks and fintechs")
FinMin looks at BIC model after concerns on zero coupon bonds for PSB recap
FinMin is looking at avenues for affordable capital infusion, including setting up of a Bank Investment Company, as the RBI raised concern over issuance of zero-coupon bonds for PSB recapitalisation
 "FinMin looks at BIC model after concerns on zero coupon bonds for PSB recap")
RBI likely to propose stricter regulations for shadow banks: Report
RBI looks to strengthen solvency and sustainability of a sector that has been showing signs of stress in recent years
 "RBI likely to propose stricter regulations for shadow banks: Report")
No choice but to build reserves despite US monitoring list : RBI Governor
The US Treasury in December included India in the currency manipulator watchlist with nine others for one-sided intervention preventing rupee appreciation
 "No choice but to build reserves despite US monitoring list : RBI Governor")
Borrowing cost surges in bond market over RBI's measures to drain out cash
The surge comes after the Reserve Bank of India announced plans last week to restore normalcy to liquidity operations in markets in a phased manner
 "Borrowing cost surges in bond market over RBI's measures to drain out cash")
RBI tweaks FEMA regulations, gives wings to recycling of aircraft
Till now, export of planes in knocked-down condition was not allowed
 "RBI tweaks FEMA regulations, gives wings to recycling of aircraft")
Expect banking revival in 2021
The potential turnaround in banking means the government does not need to act in haste, only to repent at leisure
 "Expect banking revival in 2021")
NBFCs urge RBI to relax compliance rules as they convert into banks
Seek leeway on reserve ratio, priority sector and sectoral exposure
 "NBFCs urge RBI to relax compliance rules as they convert into banks")
Optimistic earning estimates, lower liquidity raise alarm in stock market
RBI governor warned earlier this week about the rally, citing the disconnect between the markets and the economy as well as expectations that bad-loan ratios at lenders will almost double this year
 "Optimistic earning estimates, lower liquidity raise alarm in stock market")
Inflation finally in target range, but RBI may still not cut rates: Experts
Bond market is not factoring in a rate cut in February policy either
 "Inflation finally in target range, but RBI may still not cut rates: Experts")
RBI constitutes working group to develop and regulate digital lending
The six-member panel comprising four RBI internal members and two external members is expected to submit its report within three months
 "RBI constitutes working group to develop and regulate digital lending")
2021: Dark clouds and silver linings
Fresh hopes on the economic, health and political front temper the grim legacy of 2020
 "2021: Dark clouds and silver linings")
RBI sets up panel to suggest measures for promoting digital lending
Amid rising incidents of harassments relating to online lending, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday constituted a working group to suggest regulatory measures to promote orderly growth of digital lending.
 "RBI sets up panel to suggest measures for promoting digital lending")
RBI may not cut rates despite drop in retail inflation: Motilal Oswal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to further ease the interest rates in the next meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee even though retail inflation declined in December 2020, a report by
 "RBI may not cut rates despite drop in retail inflation: Motilal Oswal")
Private banks Q3 preview: Debt restructuring nos eyed; PAT may grow 20% YoY
Among the pack, mighty banks such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are expected to outperform their peers, analysts say.
 "Private banks Q3 preview: Debt restructuring nos eyed; PAT may grow 20% YoY")
Towards real recovery
Policymakers must focus on medium-term growth risks
 "Towards real recovery")
Sensex up 248 pts at 49,517; Nifty at 14,563; SBI, Airtel soar 4%, RIL 3%
Stock market updates: Nifty PSU Bank index surged over 6 per cent and was the top sectoral gainer
 "Sensex up 248 pts at 49,517; Nifty at 14,563; SBI, Airtel soar 4%, RIL 3%")
