The former RBI governor, who participated in the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' of Rahul Gandhi, has repeatedly made doomsday predictions about India's economic growth (only to fail each time).
In July, there was a sharp decline in the year-on-year inflation rate based on the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is the lowest in the last 59 months.
The Reserve Bank of India on the 29th of May 2024 ordered Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (EARCL) to cease and desist from the acquisition of financial assets
“RBI started purchasing gold a few years ago and decided to undertake a review of where it wants to store it, something that is done from time to time. Since stock was building up overseas, it was decided to get some of the gold to India,” TOI quoted an official as saying.
An increased dividend payment is probably going to assist the Central government in reaching its goal of 5.1% of GDP for fiscal deficit during the current fiscal year. Additionally, it would probably support tax collections, giving the new government more spending flexibility.