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IN PHOTOS: RBI conducts post-Budget review meeting with Finance Minister

Updated On: 23 February, 2026 09:47 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday held a media briefing following the post-Budget meeting of its Central Board of Directors with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the RBI headquarters in the national capital, New Delhi. (PICS/ PTI)

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (centre), RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra (second right) and other officials address a press conference following the Central Board meeting. PIC/ PTI

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (centre), RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra (second right) and other officials address a press conference following the Central Board meeting. PIC/ PTI
While addressing the press conference after the customary post-Budget meeting with the Central Board of Directors of RBI, Sitharaman said that gold continues to be a preferred investment for households and typically witnesses seasonal spikes during the festive period

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While addressing the press conference after the customary post-Budget meeting with the Central Board of Directors of RBI, Sitharaman said that gold continues to be a preferred investment for households and typically witnesses seasonal spikes during the festive period

Commenting on the US tariff issue, Sitharaman said that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is reviewing the situation. She said it is too early to comment on the issue

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Commenting on the US tariff issue, Sitharaman said that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is reviewing the situation. She said it is too early to comment on the issue

During the press conference, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that despite the recent rise in gold prices, the overall value of gold import orders has not increased significantly

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During the press conference, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that despite the recent rise in gold prices, the overall value of gold import orders has not increased significantly

Malhotra stated that the new CPI inflation series based on 2024 prices will better reflect Indian households' consumption patterns and reduce volatility

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Malhotra stated that the new CPI inflation series based on 2024 prices will better reflect Indian households' consumption patterns and reduce volatility

Commenting on the banking sector, the RBI Governer said banks are well-capitalised, can sustain credit growth for 4-5 years, with deposit growth now matching credit expansion

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Commenting on the banking sector, the RBI Governer said banks are well-capitalised, can sustain credit growth for 4-5 years, with deposit growth now matching credit expansion

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