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India Central Bank To Test CBDC On Nov. 1
The Reserve Bank of India will begin the first pilot in Digital Rupee - Retail segment (e₹-R) within a month, involving closed user groups comprising select merchants and customers.
RBI Pushing For Crypto Ban In India, Finance Minister Reveals
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the RBI is framing regulations for cryptocurrencies keeping in mind that these blockchain-based assets are prohibited.
India's Central Bank Says CBDCs Can 'Kill' Any Case That Exists For Cryptocurrencies
T Rabi Sankar, said that the launch of CBDCs will erase the existing usage of cryptocurrencies.
India's Crypto Consultation Paper Is Almost Ready: Economic Affairs Secretary
India's cryptocurrency consultation paper is almost ready, a top finance ministry bureaucrat told reporters on the sidelines of an event Monday.
Indian Central Bank To Introduce CBDC In Phases; Sets Up An Innovation Hub
The Reserve Bank of India plans to launch the nation's official CBDC in a phased manner and has set up the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) with headquarters in Bengaluru.
Banning Crypto Most Advisable Choice For India, Says Central Bank Official
The Reserve Bank of India official's remarks come days after his boss and governor of the central bank, Shaktikanta Das, warned crypto investors to exercise caution, saying that investing in crypto is worse than tulipmania because it has no underlying value.
Fear Of Terror Financing Driving India's Cryptocurrency Regulation Efforts
More than any question about financial regulation and control, it is India's worries unregulated crypto networks could lead to increased terror financing that could swing the government's regulatory stick over cryptos.
What The $1B Deal For Firehouse Subs Means For Burger King’s Parent Company
The parent company of Burger King purchased Firehouse Subs for $1 billion in an all-cash deal.
Indian Rupee Seen At 73 Against Dollar By Year-End, Say DBS Analysts
DBS analysts forecast the rupee to collapse to 75 against the dollar by the end of 2019.
MLB Game 'R.B.I. Baseball 2017' Release Date Announced
Casual MLB video game fans can pick up the latest game in the 'R.B.I. Baseball' series when 'R.B.I. Baseball' drops later this month.
Raghuram Rajan To Leave India’s Central Bank, Stock Markets Overcome Jitters
Raghuram Rajan, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, announced over the weekend he would not seek an extension to his three-year term, which ends Sept. 4.
Raghuram Rajan, India’s Central Bank Governor, Not To Seek Second Term In Surprise Move
In a surprise move, Raghuram Rajan has decided to step down after his three-year term ends in September, becoming the first RBI governor since 1992 to do so.
India's Snapdeal Launches FreeCharge Wallet To Join The Mobile Wallet Race
India's smartphone-led Internet penetration is allowing consumers to increasingly transact online.
India's Central Bank RBI Makes Third Repo Rate Cut This Year
The reduction showed policy makers recognized the need to put the economy on a more solid footing.
Reserve Bank Of India Keeps Repo Rate On Hold At 7.50%
The RBI has cut rates twice this year, by a total 50 basis points, in a bid to bolster economic growth.
India Services Growth Slowed In March: HSBC PMI
Input prices rose at the fastest pace in nearly a year, a business survey showed on Monday.
RBI Surprises With Early Rate Cut, More Expected
The Reserve Bank of India said it could cut interest rates further should inflation continue to ease.
Sensex Slumps 3% Amid Global Risk Aversion
The BSE Sensex and Nifty fell over 3 percent, posting their biggest daily loss since the rupee crisis in 2013.
India December Factory Growth At 2-Year High As Orders Surge: PMI
Indian manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in two years in December as new orders flooded in.
India Working To Fix E-Commerce Payments Post-Uber Case: Central Bank Governor
The central bank is working to set a legal framework for the use of advanced e-commerce technologies, said India's central bank governor.
Crank Up Public Spending To Revive India Growth: Chief Economic Adviser
Arvind Subramanian said on Friday that India should increase public spending to boost economic growth in the medium term.
India's Gold Imports Expected To Rise As RBI Relaxes Importing Norms
The World Gold Council expects demand for gold from India to increase by nearly 3 percent over last year.
Moody's Says Elections Won't Change India's Creditworthiness In The Near Term As Global Liquidity Trends Show Little Correlation To Election Results;
India's fragmented politics could worsen downside credit risks and hamper policymaking and growth, the report says.
RBI, India’s Central Bank, Raises Key Rate As Governor Aims To Tackle Soaring Inflation While Reviving Slowing Growth
The Reserve Bank of India is working to devise a policy that can revive growth while controlling near double-digit inflation.
RBI, India's Central Bank, Leaves Key Rates Unchanged; Says Outlook For Global Growth Is Moderate, India's Growth To Face Headwinds
The Reserve Bank of India, in its December policy review, said outlook for global growth continues to remain moderate.
India's Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged To Help Falling Rupee Despite Slowdown Concerns; Revises Growth Estimate Downward
India's central bank expressed concerns about a slow global recovery and the impact of the Federal Reserve winding down its stimulus program.
Swiss Bank UBS AG To Close Its Commercial Banking, Wealth Management Operations In India
Swiss bank UBS AG becomes second bank in two months to exit the wealth management business in India to focus on 'core strengths.'
[UPDATE] India's Central Bank, Weighed Down By Weak Rupee, Widening Current Account Deficit, Keeps Rates Unchanged Monday
India's central bank left benchmark rates untouched on Monday as softening inflation is offset by currency and deficit concerns.
Indian Rupee Recovers After Indian Government, Reserve Bank of India Intervene
The recent drastic fall in the Indian rupee was arrested after the country’s central bank and its government stepped in.
Rupee Fall Hurts Indian Central Bank’s Ability To Cut Rates, Spur Failing Growth
The Indian rupee's continuing decline to record lows reduces chances of a rate cut, which is required to help revive India's slowing economy.