RBI's new governor, Sanjay Malhotra, faces the tough task of balancing India's economic growth, inflation, and exchange rate amid US election fallout and government pressure for lower interest rates. He must also tackle regulatory reforms, digital fraud, and mis-selling of financial products, impacting bank lending and consumer protection.
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Indian Railways has announced a Rs 16.7 lakh crore investment plan by 2031 to modernize infrastructure, focusing on station redevelopment, freight corridor expansion, and high-speed rail projects. Private sector involvement is increasing, and significant progress includes the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train and three developing freight corridors. Station redevelopment involves 508 stations, creating substantial business opportunities.
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