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RBI Governor Urjit Patel May Resign, Reports Say; Rupee Down

The government has invoked never-before-used powers under the RBI Act. The 10-year benchmark bond yield rose to 7.87 per cent. The rupee again breached the 74-mark against dollar on Wednesday.

Government uses RBI Act to issue directions to central bank governor in public interest, reveals report.
Government uses RBI Act to issue directions to central bank governor in public interest, reveals report.
MUMBAI/BENGALURU: Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel may consider resigning from his post given a breakdown in relations with the government, TV channels reported on Wednesday, sparking a sell-off in the rupee and bonds. Television channels CNBC-TV18 and ET Now cited sources as saying that Patel could quit. The RBI and the finance ministry declined to comment. The government has invoked never-before-used powers under the RBI ...
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