RBI to transfer ₹1.76 lakh crore to govt from surplus reserve

In the wake of slowing economic growth and growing global uncertainty, the central board of the Reserve Bank of India approved transfer of ₹1.76 lakh crore surplus reserve to the central government. Read More
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SC gives last chance to RBI to disclose annual inspection reports of banks under RTI

The Supreme Court, on Friday, directed the Reserve Bank of India to disclose information about its annual inspection report of banks and the list of wilful defaulters under the Right to Information Act. Read More
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In last 10 years, 80% of loan write-offs came after April 2014: Report

An Indian Express report says RBI figures, which was sought by the paper, reveal that over the last decade, banks have written off a total of ₹7 lakh crore, 80% of which have been written off over the past five years. Read More
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Modi announced demonetization before RBI’s formal nod: RTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetization of ₹500 and ₹1000 notes, which saw 86 per cent of high value currency going out of circulation, even before formal approval by the RBI central board. A query under the Right to Information Act revealed this. Read More
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Urjit Patel resigns as RBI governor amid tiff with government

It is widely speculated that the ongoing row between the central bank and government has forced Patel to quit nearly one year prior to completion of his tenure. Read More
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Government considering help from NRIs to assist to arrest rupee fall

The government and the Reserve Bank is planning to ask non-resident Indians to raise money to support the falling rupee and strengthen the economy, according to media reports quoting a government official. Read More
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