RBI's $56.8 billion forex drive: How diaspora deposits reshape India's currency risk and balance sheetIndia's special forex package has successfully garnered over fifty-six billion dollars in deposits, surpassing expectations. This increased...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
India’s balance of payments slips into deficit in Q1FY27India faced a significant balance of payments deficit in the first quarter, reaching $8.1 billion. This setback was predominantly due to ca...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
India records $8.1 billion deficit in April-June balance of payments, June turns surplusIndia's balance of payments account recorded an $8.1 billion deficit in the first quarter. This shift occurred as overseas investors withdr...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
'Is PM seeking to dilute UPI, open digital payments sector to US businesses': CongressCongress criticizes a new government bill concerning digital payments. The party alleges the bill could weaken UPI and favor American compa...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
MDR on UPI will impact businesses, not users: FM Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Congress' Jairam RameshSitharaman accused the opposition leader of "spreading a canard" and clarified that MDR "applies only on the merchants and not on the end u...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Home loan EMI, amortisation and prepayment- The mathematics every borrower in India must understandUnderstanding home loan mechanics helps borrowers reduce total borrowing costs. The reducing balance method ensures interest decreases as t...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay bu...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
India posts $2 billion current account deficit in May as trade gap widensIndia experienced a significant current account deficit of $2 billion in May 2026, primarily driven by a surge in merchandise imports that ...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
India's capital account surplus may rise to $105 billion in FY27: Motilal OswalIndia's capital account surplus is expected to reach USD 105 billion in FY27. Stronger foreign capital inflows and improved portfolio inves...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Food inflation projected to average 6% in FY27 amid rainfall deficit concerns: CareEdge RatingsIndia faces a challenging economic outlook with food inflation projected at 6% and CPI at 5% in FY27, largely due to a severe monsoon defic...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
India short-bond rally faces risks from cash drain, analysts SayBofA Securities and Bandhan AMC Ltd. expect the Reserve Bank of India to step up short-term cash withdrawal operations in coming months as ...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
RBI's record dividend payout to provide partial cushion to stressed govt finances: ExpertsThe all-time high dividend declared on Friday is 6.7 per cent greater than Rs 2.69 lakh crore for the 2024-25 fiscal. urplus transfer by RB...
22 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Government's dividend income from RBI in FY25 to be similar to FY24, source saysRBI dividend: The Indian government expects dividend income from the Reserve Bank of India to remain consistent with last year. A surplus o...
26 Feb, 2024, 06.01 PM IST
RBI surplus transfer to govt at 44%; lowest in last 7 years: Ex finance secy SC GargSince 2013-14, the RBI has been paying 99 per cent of its disposable income to the government, which is battling to rein in deficits. In Au...
26 Aug, 2020, 08.33 PM IST
RBI board accepts Jalan panel report, approves surplus transfer of Rs 1.76 lakh cr to govtThe surplus transfer is expected to help the government meet its fiscal deficit target.
26 Aug, 2019, 08.37 PM IST
RBI's board to consider surplus funds transferThe RBI will also review rules on capital and risk weight for Indian banks.
16 Nov, 2018, 03.24 PM IST
RBI transfers largest-ever surplus to governmentThe entire surplus of Rs 52,679 crore was transferred to the government even as the central bank’s gross income in the previous financial y...
22 Aug, 2014, 04.35 AM IST