Rupee Records Worst Month in Three Years

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Economy National

The Indian rupee has logged its worst monthly performance in three years, weakening sharply against the US dollar during January. Persistent pressure from foreign fund outflows and strong dollar demand pushed the currency close to record lows. RBI Steps In to Defend Key Level The rupee slipped

Op-Eds Opinion

The Quietest Policy Success of the Modi Era: Not Growth, But Survival Planning

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

India recently crossed a major financial milestone. Its foreign exchange reserves went past $700 billion. This should have been big news, but it barely caused a ripple. There were no speeches, no celebrations, and no political chest-thumping. That silence itself tells an important story. India’s most important economic achievement today is not fast growth or […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why Linking BRICS Digital Currencies Could Save India Up to $1 Billion a Year

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

India’s central bank has quietly made one of the most economically consequential proposals in recent BRICS discussions. By urging the government to place interoperability of central bank digital currencies on the BRICS agenda, the Reserve Bank of India is not chasing ideological headlines or currency symbolism. It is targeting a very old and very expensive […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Cash Shock to Liquidity Surplus: Why RBI Became a Net Seller After Demonetisation

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

Introduction In simple terms, this article explains what really happened to money in the system after demonetisation and why the Reserve Bank of India later had to remove money instead of adding it. A common belief is that demonetisation created such a severe cash shortage that RBI was forced to print money to keep banks […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why India Is Quietly Rewriting Its Forex Playbook

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

India’s foreign exchange reserves rarely make headlines unless something breaks. They are meant to sit quietly in the background, doing their job of protecting the economy from shocks. That is why the Reserve Bank of India trimming its US Treasury holdings below 200 billion dollars while steadily increasing gold reserves is worth paying attention to. […]

Business Finance

RBI Says Low Inflation Boosts India’s Competitiveness

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that low inflation in India is helping to support the country’s global competitiveness and sustain economic momentum. In its latest assessment of economic indicators, the central bank noted that even though headline consumer price inflation edged up slightly in November, it stayed below the lower tolerance limit […]

Business Finance

India’s Central Bank Signals Low Rates Ahead

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

The governor of India’s central bank has indicated that the country’s key interest rates are likely to remain low for an extended period as the economy continues to grow steadily. The comments came in the context of ongoing monetary policy discussions and reflect the central bank’s assessment of inflation and economic conditions. Governor’s Outlook on […]

Business Finance

RBI Raises FY26 GDP Growth Forecast To 7.3 Percent

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has revised its GDP growth projection for the financial year 2025-26 to 7.3 percent. The earlier estimate was 6.8 percent. The upward revision reflects strong momentum in the economy, supported by healthy domestic demand, government spending and a stable inflation environment. Strong Economic Indicators The decision follows higher-than-expected

Business Finance

RBI Cuts Repo Rate To 5.25 Percent

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 5.25 percent. The decision was taken after the Monetary Policy Committee concluded its latest review. The rate cut comes at a time when inflation has eased, giving the central bank room to support growth. Why The Rate […]

Business Finance

Indian Markets Rise Ahead Of RBI Policy Decision

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Indian stock markets were expected to open higher on Friday as investors focused on the upcoming monetary policy decision of the Reserve Bank of India. Early market indicators suggested a positive start for major indices, with sentiment supported by strong economic data and steady earnings in recent weeks. Mixed Expectations Over Rate Move Investors had […]