India Becomes Second Largest Buyer Of Gold After Poland In 2024: World Gold Council

India Becomes Second Largest Buyer Of Gold After Poland In 2024: World Gold Council

New Delhi: Global central banks remained active in the gold market in November 2024, collectively adding 53 tonnes of the precious metal to their reserves, according to the World Gold Council. This sustained buying trend reflects the growing preference for gold as a stable and secure asset amidst global economic uncertainties.India’s year-to-date purchased 73 tonnes…

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Rising Frequency Of Extreme Weather Events Continue To Pose Risk For Food Inflation: RBI – News18

Rising Frequency Of Extreme Weather Events Continue To Pose Risk For Food Inflation: RBI – News18

Last Updated:December 31, 2024, 08:13 IST Garlic inflation remained particularly high, exceeding 80%, and several pulse varieties also saw inflation rates above 20%. RBI The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Stability Report warns that the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and unseasonal rains, continues to pose a significant risk to…

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Indias Economy, Banks In Robust Health: RBI

Indias Economy, Banks In Robust Health: RBI

Mumbai: The Indian economy and the domestic financial system are underpinned by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, and healthy balance sheets of banks and non-banks with returns on assets at decadal highs, according to the RBI financial stability report released on Monday. “The Indian economy is exhibiting steady growth, underpinned by solid macroeconomic fundamentals and strong domestic…

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US President-Elect Donald Trumps Policies Could Pose Challenge To Timing Of RBIs Rate Cut: Report

US President-Elect Donald Trumps Policies Could Pose Challenge To Timing Of RBIs Rate Cut: Report

New Delhi: The policy measures of US President-elect Donald Trump could pose challenges to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) plans for monetary policy easing, stated a report by Standard Chartered Bank. The report noted that the uncertainty around Trump’s policies, combined with inflationary pressures, might affect the timing of interest rate cuts by the…

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