Take pre-emptive steps to mitigate risks: RBI to banks

While the flexible inflation targeting provided the elbow room to address the supply side shocks, the regulator post Covid put together a mechanism to strengthen the institutions through prudential norms and heightened supervision and inspection, Governor Shaktikanta Das said.

SIP account additions hit new high in December 2023

The benchmark indices gained around 8% in December alone following renewed interest of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and sustained flows form domestic investors. That took the calendar year gain to over 20%. This has prompted more retail investors to opt for equity investments, and SIP has emerged as a preferred route.

Fed officials say December CPI did not budge view of inflation

Overall consumer price inflation on a 12-month basis rose to 3.4% in December from 3.1% the month before. But excluding volatile food and energy costs the pace of price increases fell to 3.9% from 4%, showing ongoing moderation in underlying price pressures.