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BS Number Wise: Working in tandem on monetary policy

Central banks of the world are implementing coordinated rate reduction but such convergence is neither new nor permanent

Looking back: 10 developments that shaped the financial sector in 2021

From crypto concerns to policy normalisation, deposit insurance, Shaktikanta Das' reappointment as RBI governor and Citi's India exit, here are the key developments in for the financial sector in 2021

IPO flows to strengthen rupee in 2022; tighter policy likely dampener

IPO bound foreign inflows as well as buoyant stock markets are likely to strengthen the Indian rupee in 2022.

Financial inclusion shaping rate-setting decisions now: RBI's Michael Patra

Financial inclusion lowest in rural and agriculture-dependent areas where food is the main source of income, say deputy governor.

India's monetary policy financially inclusive by design: RBI DG Patra

The country's monetary policy is, by design, financially inclusive and this strategy will result in policy effectiveness and welfare maximisation going ahead, Deputy Governor Michael D Patra said

Monetary policy: Is the RBI MPC being too clever by half?

It can be argued, out of common sense, that those who desperately needed liquidity during the pandemic got it, which should prompt RBI to increase the repo rate by a small amount

Best of BS Opinion: Death of Gen Rawat, women's equality in India and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Thursday

Vietnam to pay attention to monetary policy after US report: Deputy guv

The US Treasury report on Friday said that Vietnam exceeded its trade surplus, current account and foreign exchange intervention thresholds

MPC meet: RBI to remain cautious at next policy meeting, says expert

In case of the real growth trajectory, the trend GDP after the Covid shock continues to remain flat.

Omicron scare may delay RBI plan to normalise accommodative monetary stance

The six-member monetary policy committee of the RBI will meet from December 6-8 to review the policy

European Central Bank must 'not rush' to tighten monetary policy: Official

The European Central Bank (ECB) must not rush to tighten its monetary policy since the elevated inflation rates look transitory, the bank's President Christine Lagarde said

Buyouts boost PE/VC investments to record $12.9 billion in October

The month saw 127 deals, 28 per cent higher than last year (92 deals) but 5 per cent lower than the previous month (134 deals)

Short-term interest rates rising, loan rates to stay low a while: experts

The low interest rate phase hasn't really helped investors or investment; Covid-19 was actually a supply side shock

10 key events, policy decisions during Shaktikanta Das' first stint at RBI

Here are the 10 important events, policy decisions that Das undertook after becoming the 25th governor of the RBI on Dec 12, 2018

Extension given to the RBI governor is good for the markets

While it is true that institutions are more important than the person, ideology and approach of Governors of central banks are important

Festive season trends, Q2 GDP growth will set the stage for policy stance

We remain cautious that reviving demand could embolden pricing power, allowing a faster transmission of the supply-side pressures to core inflation

Oil price, Moody's improved outlook, low interest rates: Tough call for RBI

While the share of oil in India's import basket is as much as 22.5% currently, a falling rupee could fuel inflation and take the steam out of low interest rates

Top headlines: MPC may go for liquidity cut, experts on retro tax, and more

Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour

Don't see RBI withdrawing ultra-loose policy in FY22: Former DG Gandhi

Gandhi also pointed to RBI DG Michael Patra's recent statement, where he made it clear that the central bank will prefer to have a clearly communicated glide path rather than taking any strong actions

Economic recovery to need both fiscal, monetary policy support: Experts

The government will have to act swiftly in correcting the protectionist stance and fast-tracking trade agreements, experts said on Tuesday.