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Time to reassess monetary policy positions

Although the pandemic is unlikely to end immediately, its impact on economic activity would slowly wane

Maintain credibility

MPC should not ignore inflation risks

RBI can pare excess liquidity even if stance is accommodative: Ashima Goyal

In a Q&A, Goyal, a member of RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, says reducing excess liquidity is at RBI's discretion and MPC members can only offer advice

Monetary policy review: RBI holds rates steady, ups inflation forecast

The RBI governor defended his protracted rate pause and lengthy accommodative stance as a compulsion brought by the pandemic

Spreading disinflation over 2-3 years to reduce output loss, says RBI

'There is no blanket ban on opening of current accounts', said M Rajeshwar Rao

RBI's inflation projections jump, growth numbers dip as recovery wobbles

While it termed current inflation as transitory, MPC also expects it to edge up to near-6% levels towards 2021-22 end, highlighting stickiness of inflation in uneven economic recovery

MPC in 2 minutes: Here're the key development and regulatory steps

RBI extended the on-tap targeted long term repo operations (TLTRO) scheme till December 31

RBI's MPC begins deliberations, may maintain status quo on interest rate

Headed by the RBI Governor, the six-member MPC also includes three external members.

MPC chose loose policy to nurse growth, felt inflation wasn't demand-driven

Loss in momentum of activity could be temporary and restricted to the first quarter of FY22, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das is quoted to have said in minutes of MPC meetings

April monetary policy a fine balancing act

Structurally, it's a well-crafted policy. But like in cricket and politics, things can change dramatically for a central bank in a very short time

E-wallets are similar to bank accounts, but more convenient: Experts

Will help those who can't ensure minimum balance

Risks beyond growth

RBI should not undermine the price and financial stability objectives

Market impact of positives from the MPC meet may be seen with a lag

Overall RBI monetary policy was on expected lines and the policy statement highlighted its commitment to do whatever it takes to ensure financial stability

MPC to maintain accommodative stance at least in the next two reviews

The disconcertingly sharp new wave of Covid-19 cases has reignited uncertainty regarding the economic outlook in the immediate term

Shades of status quo

Reversal of interest rate cut should have been avoided

India's inflation target band up for review: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Govt seeks RBI's view on tweaks to CPI basket and if old weightings need to be changed

MPC in 2 minutes: Here're the key development and regulatory steps

The six-member MPC kept interest rates on hold, but said it will keep its stance accommodative to support the government's huge borrowing programme

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: RBI working paper on 4% inflation target

Working papers don't necessarily reflect RBI's views, but invariably end up doing just that. This paper, by H K Behera and Michael Patra, could be one such

RBI monetary policy: How to ease without cutting rates

The path ahead also remains uncertain because it is closely tied to the path of the pandemic curve

Top headlines: BSE-listed firms' m-cap hits new high, RBI holds key rates

From BSE-listed firms' m-cap hitting record high to Goyal getting additional charge after Paswan's death, Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day