Policy

Policy

RBI Rate Hike in October? Here’s What Economists Are Predicting

A round-up of what a Reuters poll of economists and analysts like Nomura are predicting for the RBI’s October 5-7 MPC meeting, as rising crude oil prices and broadening inflation put a rate hike in focus.

Finance

FCNR Explained: Why the RBI Wants NRIs’ Dollars

A plain-English guide to FCNR deposits, why the RBI pushed them in 2026, how banks collected about $133 billion, and what banks will do with the money.

Policy

IRDAI Consultation Paper: A Quick Takeaway for You and Me

IRDAI has proposed sweeping changes to how insurance is sold in India, sending PB Fintech and Turtlemint shares tumbling. Here’s a plain-English look at what the consultation paper proposes and what it could mean for you.

Policy

Banks Are Getting Better at Telling the RBI the Truth — Here’s Why That Should Matter to You

RBI’s Supervisory Data Quality Index for banks rose to 93.3 in June 2026, its best score yet. Here’s what the sDQI measures, what changed, and why it matters for your deposits.

Analysis

Cement Is Booming, Coal Isn’t: What India’s Core Industries Data Just Revealed

India’s Index of Core Industries grew 4.8% in August 2026, a touch below July’s 5.0%. Behind that headline: cement, electricity and steel are booming on the capex cycle, while coal, natural gas, crude oil and fertilizers are shrinking — plus, does India even produce its own crude oil?