Economy
Public credit registry better for SMEs, not spl norms: Acharya
The poll-bound government has also been pitching for easing the prompt corrective action norms
India's November trade deficit narrows to $16.67 billion
India, the world’s third-biggest crude importer, buys over 80 percent of its oil from overseas markets.
Avoid ‘transient populism’ in campaign, urges Arun Jaitley
He said that it is important for India Inc to flag to political parties importance of sound policies .
Privatisation of PSBs not panacea; need to cut govt mandates for PSBs: Rajan
The calibrated reduction in SLR will continue till it reaches 18 per cent from the existing 19.5 per cent.
RBI board agrees to further examine governance framework
The 18-member board also discussed the draft report on the trends and progress of banking (2017-18).
WPI inflation falls to 4.64 per cent in Nov on softening food prices
WPI-based inflation stood was 5.28 per cent in October and 4.02 per cent in November last year.
RBI board meeting underway to discuss new economic capital framework
The 18-member RBI board will also deliberate on relaxation of prompt corrective action norms.
RBI reserve should be used to fix financial system: Subramanian
Savings should not be used for current consumption, but for long-term investment, says Arvind Subramanian.
Operational independence is important for central banks: IMF
RBI played a vital role in ensuring economic and financial stability, and was an important counterpart and partner for the IMF.
Reduce number, weight of government mandates for PSBs: Rajan
PSBs still not adequately professionalised and there is a need to substantially improve risk management.