monetary policy India
India's Retail Inflation Rises to 0.71% in November: Below RBI Target Range for Third Consecutive Month
Dec 12, 2025 07:36 pm CST
India's annual retail inflation increased to 0.71% in November from October's record low, remaining below the RBI's 2-6% target range for the third consecutive month. Economists forecast continued moderate inflation through FY26, potentially allowing for an additional 25 basis point repo rate cut before a prolonged pause in monetary policy adjustments.
RBI Introduces Framework for Banks to Finance Corporate Acquisitions in India: A Major Policy Shift
Oct 01, 2025 04:55 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has announced plans to create a framework enabling Indian banks to finance corporate acquisitions, addressing a longstanding demand from the banking sector. This policy shift includes removing regulatory ceilings on lending against listed debt securities, increasing limits for share-based lending, and enhancing IPO financing capabilities, all aimed at improving credit flow in the Indian economy.