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Reserve Bank of India
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Reserve Bank of India, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Business & Economy · IndiaIndia's economy grew 7.8% in June quarter, exceeding expectations
India's economy expanded by 7.8% in the April-June quarter, surpassing forecasts. This growth was primarily fueled by robust activity in financial, real estate, IT, and professional services, while inflation rose to 4.45%.
India3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 58 · Hype 40
Business & Economy · IndiaLIC permitted to expand HDFC Bank stake to 9.99% after RBI approval
The Reserve Bank of India approved Life Insurance Corporation of India’s request to raise its stake in HDFC Bank to 9.99% of paid-up share capital on 19 August 2026. LIC currently holds 4.11%. HDFC Bank shares fell to a 52-week low the same day before recovering slightly.
India4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · IndiaRBI says India’s cash demand grows despite digital payments surge
Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu stated that cash in circulation continues to grow at double-digit rates even as digital payments expand. Demand remains strong in rural areas, among low-income groups, older people, and small businesses, complicating the RBI’s planning for production and distribution.
India5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · IndiaRupee falls to 95.59 against dollar after RBI shortens FCNR(B) swap deadline
The Indian rupee depreciated to 95.59 against the U.S. dollar on 17 August 2026 after the RBI advanced the deadline for its FCNR(B) swap facility by a month. The central bank said the scheme had attracted $50 to 56.84 billion in foreign exchange inflows, but traders warned the support may be temporary.
India5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · IndiaIndian markets open higher as RBI holds rates and crude oil prices dip
Indian stock indices edged up on 6 August 2026 after the Reserve Bank of India left its benchmark rate unchanged for the fourth straight meeting. Brent crude fell below $80 a barrel, and foreign investors sold ₹943.42 crore in equities the previous day.
India5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 68 · Hype 32
Business & Economy · IndiaReserve Bank of India leaves repo rate at 5.25% after August 2026 review
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously on 5 August 2026 to hold the repo rate at 5.25%, citing resilient domestic demand and persistent global uncertainties. The central bank also reduced its Consumer Price Index inflation projection for 2026-27 to 5.0%.
India5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 80 · Hype 15