The Finance Ministry has expressed concerns over the increasing trend of households shifting their savings from traditional bank deposits to market-linked financial products. While these investment options offer potentially higher returns, they also expose families to significant financial

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased lending restrictions on non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) by lowering risk weights for bank credit. This move aims to boost lending capacity and support economic growth, reversing the slowdown observed after previous regulatory measures. In November 2023, the RBI had increased risk weights

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant measure to address the persistent liquidity deficit in the nation’s banking system by initiating a $10 billion dollar-rupee buy/sell swap auction. Scheduled for February 28, 2025, this operation aims to inject approximately ₹870 billion into the financial system, providing much-needed liquidity relief to

The Reserve Bank of India unveils initiatives to infuse ₹1.5 lakh crore into the banking system, aiming to address liquidity deficits and stabilize interest rates.