The Reserve Bank of India has formed a new external committee, led by former deputy governor MK Jain, to evaluate applications for universal and small finance banks. Initial screening by the central bank will ensure eligibility, followed by the committee’s assessment. This committee succeeds the one led by Shyama Gopinath, with members like Revathy Iyer and Hemant G Contractor.
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee rejects calls for Fed rate cuts to ease US debt burden
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee rejected calls for interest-rate cuts to ease the US government’s debt burden, warning that such a move could fuel inflation
September 21, 2026