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"They have made a mockery of our monetary policy transmission framework," said one official familiar with the RBI's thinking - Photogallery
"They have made a mockery of our monetary policy transmission framework," said one official familiar with the RBI's thinking. (PTI)See more of :
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"They have made a mockery of our monetary policy transmission framework," said one official familiar with the RBI's thinking. (PTI) /news/business/dont-mock-lending-operations-rbi-to-banks/eventshow/46313856.cms02
Another senior official with knowledge of the central bank's views said the RBI wanted to end a "whenever you want, you come" mentality that many lenders had regarding funding - Photogallery
Another senior official with knowledge of the central bank's views said the RBI wanted to end a "whenever you want, you come" mentality that many lenders had regarding funding. "It is not actually the responsibility of the central bank to always keep the tap open," he said. (BCCL)See more of :
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Another senior official with knowledge of the central bank's views said the RBI wanted to end a "whenever you want, you come" mentality that many lenders had regarding funding. "It is not actually the responsibility of the central bank to always keep the tap open," he said. (BCCL) /news/business/dont-mock-lending-operations-rbi-to-banks/eventshow/46313855.cms03
An RBI spokeswoman did not have immediate comment - Photogallery
An RBI spokeswoman did not have immediate comment. Reducing banks' reliance on overnight funding from the central bank is a key part of Rajan's goal of reforming Indian money markets unveiled in January 2014. (BCCL)See more of :
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An RBI spokeswoman did not have immediate comment. Reducing banks' reliance on overnight funding from the central bank is a key part of Rajan's goal of reforming Indian money markets unveiled in January 2014. (BCCL) /news/business/dont-mock-lending-operations-rbi-to-banks/eventshow/46313861.cms04
The RBI believes that banks which manage their assets and liabilities without always tapping the central bank for cash, will be more efficient and so will react more quickly to changes in monetary policy through their deposit and lending rates - Photogallery
The RBI believes that banks which manage their assets and liabilities without always tapping the central bank for cash, will be more efficient and so will react more quickly to changes in monetary policy through their deposit and lending rates. India's banks rely on overnight borrowings to fund longer-term lending and these rates are often volatile. Furthermore, tight liquidity constrains lending with banks worried they will be caught short of funds, according to bankers. (PTI)See more of :
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The RBI believes that banks which manage their assets and liabilities without always tapping the central bank for cash, will be more efficient and so will react more quickly to changes in monetary policy through their deposit and lending rates. India's banks rely on overnight borrowings to fund longer-term lending and these rates are often volatile. Furthermore, tight liquidity constrains lending with banks worried they will be caught short of funds, according to bankers. (PTI) /news/business/dont-mock-lending-operations-rbi-to-banks/eventshow/46313851.cms05
Only three of 45 commercial banks have cut base lending rates since the RBI's surprise easing this month, hurting the government's drive to lift business investment - Photogallery
Only three of 45 commercial banks have cut base lending rates since the RBI's surprise easing this month, hurting the government's drive to lift business investment. The sources said the RBI is adamant it will not inject additional liquidity after loosening the statutory liquidity ratio further to give banks more available cash. The ratio is the proportion of deposits that banks must hold in government bonds, cash or gold. (BCCL)See more of :
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Only three of 45 commercial banks have cut base lending rates since the RBI's surprise easing this month, hurting the government's drive to lift business investment. The sources said the RBI is adamant it will not inject additional liquidity after loosening the statutory liquidity ratio further to give banks more available cash. The ratio is the proportion of deposits that banks must hold in government bonds, cash or gold. (BCCL) /news/business/dont-mock-lending-operations-rbi-to-banks/eventshow/46313859.cms06
It also ruled out for now introducing longer-term repos beyond the 7-day and 14-day repos - Photogallery
It also ruled out for now introducing longer-term repos beyond the 7-day and 14-day repos. A firm RBI stance risks increasing market volatility at a time when analysts expect the central bank to cut rates by another 50 to 75 basis points this year after last month's 25 basis point cut. (PTI)See more of :
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It also ruled out for now introducing longer-term repos beyond the 7-day and 14-day repos. A firm RBI stance risks increasing market volatility at a time when analysts expect the central bank to cut rates by another 50 to 75 basis points this year after last month's 25 basis point cut. (PTI) /news/business/dont-mock-lending-operations-rbi-to-banks/eventshow/46313850.cms07
The overnight cash rate surged to as high as 26 per cent this month - Photogallery
The overnight cash rate surged to as high as 26 per cent this month. Ideally, it should closely track the RBI's 7.75 per cent repo rate, the key policy rate. Tough-love tactics by China's central bank in 2013, seen as a way to stop banks from using short-term funds to mask their activities in risky wealth management products, also sparked spikes in short-term lending rates. (BCCL) The overnight cash rate surged to as high as 26 per cent this month. Ideally, it should closely track the RBI's 7.75 per cent repo rate, the key policy rate. Tough-love tactics by China's central bank in 2013, seen as a way to stop banks from using short-term funds to mask their activities in risky wealth management products, also sparked spikes in short-term lending rates. (BCCL) /news/business/dont-mock-lending-operations-rbi-to-banks/eventshow/46313858.cms08
Yet, lacking any means to penalise banks beyond verbal arm twisting, analysts say the RBI will struggle to change banks' behaviour, with only a few incentives left such as shifting the timings of fund infusions to earlier in the day when cash needs are higher - Photogallery
Yet, lacking any means to penalise banks beyond verbal arm twisting, analysts say the RBI will struggle to change banks' behaviour, with only a few incentives left such as shifting the timings of fund infusions to earlier in the day when cash needs are higher. (PTI)See more of :
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Yet, lacking any means to penalise banks beyond verbal arm twisting, analysts say the RBI will struggle to change banks' behaviour, with only a few incentives left such as shifting the timings of fund infusions to earlier in the day when cash needs are higher. (PTI) /news/business/dont-mock-lending-operations-rbi-to-banks/eventshow/46313857.cms09
Banks have grown accustomed to easy overnight funding because the RBI was previously seen as always willing to inject funds, a practice that Rajan derided as "bailing out the banking system" and subsequently curbed - Photogallery
Banks have grown accustomed to easy overnight funding because the RBI was previously seen as always willing to inject funds, a practice that Rajan derided as "bailing out the banking system" and subsequently curbed. "These banks are still in the old world," said a senior executive at a large primary dealership. (PTI)See more of :
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Banks have grown accustomed to easy overnight funding because the RBI was previously seen as always willing to inject funds, a practice that Rajan derided as "bailing out the banking system" and subsequently curbed. "These banks are still in the old world," said a senior executive at a large primary dealership. (PTI) /news/business/dont-mock-lending-operations-rbi-to-banks/eventshow/46313854.cms10
"Earlier it was free-for-all - Photogallery
"Earlier it was free-for-all. Right now, the system has improved in terms of predicting shortfalls. And RBI is managing shortfall dynamically. It is the problem of the banks not the problem of the RBI." (BCCL) "Earlier it was free-for-all. Right now, the system has improved in terms of predicting shortfalls. And RBI is managing shortfall dynamically. It is the problem of the banks not the problem of the RBI." (BCCL) 
