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Indian economy faces headwinds from Omicron, global developments: RBI Guv

Indian economy faces headwinds from Omicron, global developments: RBI Guv

Inflation also continued to be a concern as it faced cost-push pressures, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said.

RBI’s report card on banking frauds in H1 of FY22

RBI’s report card on banking frauds in H1 of FY22

4,071 banking fraud cases reported in first half involving Rs 36,342 cr; frauds relating to advances are more than those linked to card or internet transactions.

No prior RBI nod needed for NRIs, OCIs to buy or sell immovable properties in India

No prior RBI nod needed for NRIs, OCIs to buy or sell immovable properties in India

NRIs and OCIs do not require RBI’s prior approval for buying or selling immovable properties in India other than agricultural land, farm house and plantation property.

RBI gives nod to re-designate Rajiv Anand as Axis Bank deputy MD

RBI gives nod to re-designate Rajiv Anand as Axis Bank deputy MD

Rajiv Anand has been functioning as the executive director (Wholesale Banking) of Axis Bank since December 2018.

ATM cash withdrawal charges to increase from 1 January

ATM cash withdrawal charges to increase from 1 January

RBI has from New Year allowed banks to hike charges on cash and non-cash ATM withdrawals once free monthly limit is exhausted.


Regulatory action and management changes at RBL Bank on Xmas day

Regulatory action and management changes at RBL Bank on Xmas day

RBI appoints Yogesh Dayal as additional director on board of RBL Bank; longtime MD & CEO Vishwavir Ahuja steps aside and Rajeev Ahuja takes over as interim head.

RBI extends card tokenisation deadline by six months

RBI extends card tokenisation deadline by six months

Deadline extended as stakeholders not yet ready; RBI’s new rules for card storage data will now come into effect from 1 July. 

Policy support needed amid uncertainty: RBI Guv

Policy support needed amid uncertainty: RBI Guv

Omicron variant of Covid-19 exposes global economy to risks and journey of monetary policy is going to get more challenging, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said at the MPC meeting. 

Banks need additional $70bn to support $5-tn economy: SBI chairman

Banks need additional $70bn to support $5-tn economy: SBI chairman

Bank credit to GDP ratio is 56% while corporate debt to GDP ratio is 90%. So there is huge space for bank credit to grow, says SBI chairman Dinesh Khara.

Two-day bank strike ends

Two-day bank strike ends

The two-day nationwide bank strike has ended with the threat that more is to follow if the government decides to go ahead with its privatisation programme.

RBI introduces PCA norms for NBFCs

RBI introduces PCA norms for NBFCs

Prompted by collapse of some NBFCs, RBI’s prompt corrective action framework will come into effect from 1 Oct next year; will be applicable to deposit-taking NBFCs in middle, upper and top layers.



RBI fines Punjab National Bank, ICICI Bank

RBI fines Punjab National Bank, ICICI Bank

While Punjab National Bank was slapped a penalty of Rs 1.8 crore, ICICI Bank was imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh. 

Reliance Capital lands in bankruptcy court

Reliance Capital lands in bankruptcy court

NCLT admits RBI’s plea to initiate insolvency resolution proceedings against Reliance Capital, which owes its creditors over Rs 19,805 crore. 

Madras HC stays earlier winding up order, says SpiceJet

Madras HC stays earlier winding up order, says SpiceJet

Madras HC had earlier ordered the "winding up of SpiceJet” and the “appointment of official liquidator" in a case filed by Credit Suisse claiming non-payment of $24.01 mn dues to engine maintenance services firm SRT Technics.