Don't intend to flip-flop on policy: Raghuram Rajan

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 12:22

The central bank`s talks with the government suggest "things will be on track with respect to fiscal deficit," he added during a press conference with reporters.

RBI's strong inflation focus sparks bond uncertainty

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 13:05

A bout of uncertainty is gripping investors in India, sending benchmark bond yields sharply higher this week, after the RBI governor`s strong warning on inflation raised the odds of a hike in interest rates next week.

Inflation probably eased in December on lower food prices

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 12:11

India`s stubbornly high inflation finally appears to be slowing down following a cooling in vegetable prices, bringing some relief to the ruling congress party which is struggling to win back voters ahead of a national election due by may.

Low growth, high inflation could weaken India's debt profile

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 21:11

Global rating agency Moody's on Thursday cautioned that low growth and high inflation could weaken the country's debt profile and raise financing cost.

Factory data begins countdown to RBI review

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 16:59

India will release November factory output on January 10, the first important data ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review on January 28.

Manmohan Singh promises more reforms in coming months

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 12:10

Claiming that his government has put the country on a high growth momentum, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday promised to roll out more reforms in the next few months.

Inflation limiting RBI's ability to boost growth: Rajan

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 23:04

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said the challenge of containing inflation is limiting the central bank`s ability to boost economic growth, while urging the government to continue with fiscal consolidation to support the economy.

RBI extends date of issue of inflation index bonds to Mar 31

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 22:48

Reserve Bank on Monday extended the time for issuance of inflation indexed bonds to March 31, 2014 from earlier date of Dec 31, 2013.

RBI likely to reboot policy, focus on consumer inflation

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 13:57

The RBI could soon unveil a major change in monetary policy to explicitly make managing consumer inflation, rather than wholesale prices, its main objective.

Inflation remained a big challenge for govt, RBI in 2013

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 12:49

A surge in food prices ripped common man's pockets as the UPA government paid for its failure in the assembly polls in four states and may feel the heat in next year's general elections as well if it is not controlled.

Controlling inflation remains RBI priority: Raghuram Rajan

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:38

Brushing aside suggestions that the RBI has shifted focus from inflation management to growth, the central bank Monday said fighting rising prices will continue to be its priority and a call on raising interest rates will be taken after factoring in more data.

Despite high inflation, India Inc for accommodative RBI stance

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 21:37

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation during November soared on high vegetable prices, as against 7 percent in October. It reached the highest level since September 2012 when it was 8.1 percent.