BANKING & FINANCE
India’s Net External Liabilities Narrow On Strong Overseas Asset Build-Up
India’s external balance sheet strengthened in the third quarter of FY26, with net claims of non-residents declining sharply, reflecting a faster expansion in overseas assets held by residents compared to foreign investments into the country. Net IIP improves on faster asset accumulation According to the Reserve Bank of India’s data on India’s International Investment Position […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 31, 2026
ECONOMY
Plan Finalised: Centre Set To Borrow ₹8.20 Lakh Cr In First Half Of FY 2027
The Centre, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has finalised its borrowing programme for the first half (H1) of FY 2026–27. Under the plan, the government will mobilise ₹8.20 lakh crore through the issuance of dated securities. Revised Borrowing Estimates Post Budget The gross market borrowing for FY 2026–27 was initially estimated […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 27, 2026
ECONOMY
RBI Hits Pause, Shifts Focus To Liquidity and Credit Transmission
The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% marks a clear transition in its policy cycle, from aggressive easing to calibrated consolidation. With a 125 bps cumulative rate cut since February 2025, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has created sufficient monetary headroom. The current stance suggests the RBI now […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 6, 2026