India needs to design policies that will raise FTA utilisation rates
Business Standard·- India has signed several free-trade agreements (FTAs) with the EU and UK in recent years. - The government is stressing the importance of increasing the utilization rates of these FTAs due to economic pressures. - Factors contributing to this pressure include a growing current account deficit, declining foreign investment, and a depreciating rupee.India markets regulator proposes changes to smooth options trading during volatility
MSN·- India's markets regulator has proposed changes to the framework governing pre-agreed prices for options contracts. - This proposal aims to enhance the predictability of strike price availability for equity, currency, and commodities derivatives. - The changes are intended to address challenges faced during sharp market movements throughout the trading day.Revenue channels: RBI's surplus transfer will not ease fiscal pressure
Business Standard·- The RBI has reduced its contingent risk buffer to 4.5 per cent, raising questions about this decision amid rising fiscal pressures for the government. - While the surplus transfer from the RBI is a record ₹3.16 trillion, the government faces potential revenue losses and increased expenditures due to high oil prices and expected monsoon impacts. - Additionally, the RBI must navigate pressures on the rupee and rising inflation, complicating monetary policy in the current economic environment.