FASTags, NCMC payments made easier: RBI announces auto-replenishment facility

In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies, the Reserve Bank of India, Friday 7th June, announced recurring payments for Fastag, National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), etc. with an auto-replenishment facility under the e-mandate framework. The current e-mandate framework requires a pre-debit notification at least a 24-hours before the actual debit from the customer’s account.…

RBI MPC Meeting 7 June 2024: Repo rate remain unchanged, GDP projection 7.2 per cent

Presenting the second monetary policy statement of FY25, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das about the Central Bank’s position on the economy said “Remains vigil on any upside risk inflation, especially food inflation. Economic growth is holding firm.” The RBI’s monetary policy committee on June 7 decided to keep the repo rate unchanged for the eighth time…

What is reserve money?

Reserve money is the most important form of money supply that functions as the monetary base of an economy. It is also called high-powered money, base money, and central bank money. Reserve money includes all of the currency (currency notes, coin, and e₹) in circulation, in addition to the banks’ deposits with the central bank,…

What is a Union Budget?

[This article explains the meaning of Receipt budget, Non-debt receipt, capital budget, capital expenditure, department of expenditure, etc.] A Union budget is the annual spending plan of the Government based on the estimated income and expense of a nation for the next financial year. The objective of the Government Budget is a blueprint for stimulating…

National Income and GDP Concept

National income is the total monetary value of all goods and services produced by a country and income from abroad during a given period usually for one year. It is valued in terms of money. National income comprises GDP, GNP, NNP, PI, DI, and PCI. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the value of the goods…

The FRBM Act: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT ACT, 2003

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, of 2003, was enacted by the Indian government to institutionalise financial discipline, reduce India’s fiscal deficit, improve macroeconomic management and the overall management of public funds by moving towards a balanced budget, and strengthen fiscal prudence. The Act’s long-term objective is for India to achieve fiscal stability and…