RBI's monetary policy committee should consider a 25 basis points cut in repo rate as the economy is on the verge of Covid-19 third wave. Read more »
The monetary policy amid a major shock like the second wave of Covid-19 can afford to look through some inflationary impulses to support economic growth. Read more »
Revival in economic activity, consumer confidence will see GDP growth recovering faster in second quarter of FY22 than anticipated by forecasts. Read more »
XBRL rollout can help decision makers such as regulators, company boards see tabled information with greater clarity. Read more »
While the government is sending out confusing signals on cryptocurrencies, currency regulator RBI has been silent for a long time. Read more »
In a major departure, the RBI has committed its balance sheet to monetary policy in the April 2021 MPC meeting. Read more »
RBI’s proposed Rs 1 trillion government securities acquisition programme will provide certainty to bond market participants, reduce term premiums. Read more »
The government must be wary of pushing through the much-needed banking reforms without a proper cost-benefit analysis and a clear regulatory framework. Read more »
The RBI needs to do a fine balancing act between withdrawing the ultra-accommodative monetary policy and ensuring the smooth completion of the government’s borrowing programme. Read more »
Prices in fiat currency are determined by speculation, not by value calculated by intrinsic characters of irreplaceability and resource limitation. Read more »