Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Banknotes: July to September 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Central bank communicators at a time of transparency
Specialists discuss the evolving roles of comms staff in the policy-making process
RBI’s Das calls for action on debt distress
“Bigger and stronger” IMF could do more to tackle widespread debt problems, governor says
RBI holds main rate as food prices drive inflation surge
Indian central bank imposes cash ratio on banks as Das says food-driven shock may be temporary
People round-up: Breeden promoted to BoE deputy governor
Former Moroccan governor dies; Tonga appoints deputies; and more
Forward guidance loses power when rates rise, RBI research finds
Tool is useful at lower bound but is much less effective during normal conditions, paper argues
Book notes: Forks in the road, by C Rangarajan
A memoir by one of India’s most distinguished governors, who presided over critical policy issues such as the 1990s’ balance-of-payments crisis
UAE and India to create bilateral settlement system
Messaging link would remove need for Swift, RBI governor says
Currency round-up: New yen banknotes to arrive in July 2024
De La Rue outlook brightens; Egypt continues transition to polymer; and more
RBI’s Shaktikanta Das on financial sector reform, sticking to inflation targets and the e-rupee
The Reserve Bank of India governor speaks about developing credible self-insurance and sizeable FX reserves, inter-dependence with government, non-bank and bank regulatory reforms, demonetisation, rupee internationalisation and daily UPI payments hitting…
RBI expands branch network to north-east India
Kohima branch gives central bank presence in six of region’s seven states
Explicit policy guidance ‘fraught with risks’ – RBI’s Das
Central Banking Summer Meetings: Policy-makers need to be “nimble footed”, governor says
RBI holds rate despite stubborn inflation
Policy-makers hint at need for further tightening as inflation stays above target
Banknotes: April to June 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Currency round-up: India withdraws 2,000-rupee note
De La Rue replaces chair; Canada and Philippines win currency awards; and more
RBI pauses to assess effects of rate increases
Surprise decision comes as inflation remains outside the central bank’s target band
Central Banking Awards 2023 – the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements by central banks and their partners in the past year
Central Banking Awards 2023: second group of winners unveiled
Awards announced for Governor of the year, Communications, Transparency and partners
RBI report details Covid contingency measures
Central bank reorganised staff and processes at “unprecedented scale and speed”
India and Singapore link fast payments systems
Connection designed to help diaspora make cheaper and faster transfers
RBI continues with gradual monetary tightening
Governor notes continued progress on inflation but core index remains “sticky”
RBI says banking sector ‘stable’ as Adani rout continues
Securities regulator will investigate “if any information comes” to its notice
Sanctions fear drives surge in central bank gold purchases
China, Turkey and India are largest declared buyers, while Russia probably bought big quantities
RBI’s Das calls for more work on financial market development
Development has proceeded at “unprecedented pace” despite series of crises, governor says