Tag: monetary policy
Digital Rupee Pilot Expands Nationwide, Testing India’s Readiness for a Cash-Light Future
RBI widens CBDC retail use as banks, merchants, and consumers adapt to a new layer of money Dateline: New Delhi | January 12, 2026 Summary: [more…]
RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady, Signals Cautious Stance on Inflation and Growth Balance
Central bank emphasises liquidity management and data dependence amid mixed economic signals Dateline: Mumbai | January 11, 2026 Summary: The Reserve Bank of India has [more…]
Inflation Pressures Return to the Fore as Indian Households Grapple With Rising Living Costs
Food prices, services inflation, and policy trade-offs shape the economic debate in early 2026 Dateline: New Delhi | January 8, 2026 Summary: Inflation has re-emerged [more…]
Rising Cost of Living Puts India’s Urban Middle Class Under Strain at the Start of 2026
Food prices, housing costs, and everyday expenses climb steadily, reshaping household budgets and consumer behavior Dateline: Mumbai | January 2, 2026 Summary: India’s urban middle [more…]
RBI Unveils Digital Rupee 2.0 Pilot: India’s Leap Toward a Unified, Real-Time Financial Ecosystem
By SarhindTimes Economy & Technology Bureau | Mumbai / New Delhi | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 In a bold stride toward a cashless and programmable [more…]
RBI’s Golden Milestone: India Joins the $100B Club
New Delhi, October 17, 2025 — In a momentous first for Indian monetary history, the Reserve Bank of India’s gold holdings have crossed the $100 [more…]