India’s Economic Outlook Amid US Tariffs The US tariffs are impacting India’s economy, leading to a projected dip in GDP and potential challenges for key industries. Economists Soumya Kanti Ghosh of the State Bank of India and Lakshmanan V. of Federal Bank have weighed in on the situation, highlighting both the risks and potential solutions. … Read more
On August 6, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced it would keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%. This decision, made after the latest Monetary Policy Meeting, holds significant implications for borrowers and investors. For Home Loan Borrowers The news is a relief for both existing and prospective homebuyers. For Investors The RBI’s … Read more
Based on a poll of top economists, the Reserve Bank of India’s policy meeting on August 6 is highly unpredictable, with a significant split on the timing of a rate cut. Here is a summary of the key points from the provided text and recent developments: On the Rate Cut: On Policy Stance and Projections: … Read more
It can be frustrating when you make a UPI payment and the money is debited from your account, but the recipient doesn’t get it. This is a common issue, and the key is to stay calm and follow a clear process to get it resolved. What Happens When a UPI Transaction Fails? When a transaction … Read more
This news roundup from August 4, 2025, covers a wide range of topics, from the RBI’s economic decisions to celebrity-led business ventures. Economy and Markets The RBI Monetary Policy Committee has begun its August meeting, with market watchers anticipating a potential rate cut. While inflation has moderated, global uncertainty is causing a split in opinion … Read more
Is the RBI Poised for a Rate Cut on August 6? Economists are Divided With inflation comfortably below 3% and a potential economic slowdown looming, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upcoming monetary policy meeting is drawing significant attention. While some economists believe a rate cut is imminent to stimulate growth, others are urging the … Read more
Indian Economy Faces Potential Downgrade Amid Tariff Concerns Economists are currently holding their India GDP forecasts steady, but a cloud of uncertainty looms. A persistent tariff regime could lead them to trim projections by about 20 basis points. If the full 25% tariffs are implemented, forecasts are likely to slip to the 6–6.1% range. However, … Read more
India’s Forex Reserves Climb to $698.192 Billion India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $2.703 billion to reach a total of $698.192 billion for the week ending July 25. This increase, reported by the RBI on August 1, follows a drop of $1.183 billion in the preceding week. The growth in reserves was driven by increases … Read more
Starting today, August 1, India’s financial sector is undergoing significant changes across several key areas, including UPI, credit cards, banking laws, and market trading hours. These updates, driven by the RBI, NPCI, and the government, aim to enhance system efficiency, improve governance, and provide better user protection. UPI Rules Tighten with Daily Limits and Fixed … Read more
SBI Research Predicts Another RBI Rate Cut Sooner Than You Think SBI Research anticipates another repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2025, a 25 basis point (0.25%) reduction, and it could happen sooner than many expect. This comes after the RBI has already lowered the repo rate by a significant … Read more