The Complete Guide to RBI’s Monetary Policy Instruments
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other central banks employ a range of monetary policy instruments to manage liquidity, control inflation, and promote economic growth. In this guide we will explain these tools and their operations.
Unlocking India’s Credit Potential: A Comparative Look at OCEN and ULI
Open Credit Enablement Network (OCEN) and the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) are designed to transform the lending landscape by making credit more accessible and streamlined for underserved segments. But how do they differ, and what unique roles do they play in enhancing India’s digital credit ecosystem?
India’s FinTech Lending Revolution: A 2023 Review and What Lies Ahead in 2024
In summary, 2023 was a transformative year for India’s FinTech lending sector, marked by regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and a significant increase in digital lending. Looking ahead, 2024 promises further growth and innovation, though not without its set of challenges
Accelerating Financial Recovery: Leveraging ODR in the Banking Sector
By aligning Online Dispute Resolution processes with the principles outlined by the RBI, Banks and financial institutions can navigate disputes efficiently, reduce recovery time, and bolster customer trust.
RBI accepts key recommendations of IWG
RBI has accepted 21 key recommendations given by Internal Working Group (IWG) in November 2020. This is a quick summary of most significant points
Banking on SPAM?
In a recent survey we found 86% of participants reported Banks and FIs to be the biggest spammers. Banks need to realise that every interaction with customers, existing or potential, is a moment of truth. Pestering only leads to increased trust deficit as the customer starts to see an ‘aggressive marketer’ and not a ‘trusted partner’
Global Central Bank Policy Rates
From – 0.75% (Switzerland) to almost Zero in most of Europe to around 4% in India, Central Banks in most economies remain accommodative. Although inflation mostly remains benign, some high inflation economies like Argentina (38%) and Venezuela (39%), have their plates overflowing with challenges. While the GDP projections are encouraging, whether cheaper credit can fuel a rebound in economic activity, remains to be seen.
The Curious Case of BANK PENALTIES
In 2020 Banks paid more than $12 Bn in fines for regulatory breaches. In India 40+ Banks and Non-Banks were fined by RBI. In this storyboard we uncover this curious case of Bank Penalties!
Helicopter Money as a Monetary Policy tool : Benefit and Risks
Helicopter Money is a monetary policy concept proposed by economist Milton Freidman to overcome the liquidity and rate transmission challenges. However like everything else in policy making, there are no free lunches. Himanshu Mehra explains the concept and its risks.
RBI IWG Report: Assumptions As Tenuous As Recommendations?
The recent report by Internal Working Group (IWG) of RBI has made recommendations that run contrary to the practice followed in internationally, especially the recommendation to would allow industrial groups to own banks. Predictably, the report has been controversial. However, lost in the noise is a set of implicit assumptions that the IWG seems to have made, that further weaken its contentions. Nishikant Das assesses these assumptions.