Category: economy
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How resilient is our grid system?
Although the government has highlighted that peak demands are being met, presenting it as evidence of the strength of India’s electricity system, reports of power cuts continue to surface; peak power deficit on Friday stood at about 1.7 GW
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When prepaying loan is optimal
For most, the sooner they pay off a loan, the less anxious they feel; it is then emotionally optimal to prepay the loan
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The costly cave of endless human desires
A man, an alien and a monk decipher the mysteries of desire and its financial implications. Together, they unravel the hidden psychology behind man’s conquest of money
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Petrol, diesel prices by 87-91 paise per litre; third hike this month
Petrol in New Delhi will cost 87 paise more at ₹99.51 a litre, while diesel will be priced 91 paise higher at ₹92.49 per litre
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Net foreign investments fell to -$11.7 billion in March 2026 as FPI outflows eclipsed FDI inflows
RBI data shows that net FDI was positive for the second consecutive month in March 2026. Portfolio investors pulled out more money in March, April and May, than they put in.
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RBI injects ₹81,590 crore transient liquidity into banking system via 3-day VRR auction
Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction is a monetary tool used by the RBI to inject short-term liquidity into the banking system
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RBI board approves dividend payment of ₹2,86,588 crore to government
The board reviewed the global and domestic economic scenario, including risks to the outlook
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Should the rupee be left to depreciate?
Following days of sustained losses, the rupee has closed at nearly ₹97 to the dollar; while some advocate letting it find its own level, there is a risk in allowing depreciation to continue unchecked, especially as rising import costs of essential goods could fuel inflation
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Let the rupee depreciate past ₹100 to a dollar, 16th Finance Commission chairman advises RBI
In a thread on X, Arvind Panagariya said that whether the current oil shortage is short-term or long-lasting, the central bank should not fear the ₹100 per dollar mark
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RBI considers rate hike as rupee slumps: reports
This comes after the rupee touched a new low of 96.95 against the dollar on May 20