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)

1/6

<p>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</p>

2/6

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

<p>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</p>

3/6

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

<p>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</p>

4/6

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

<p>Malhotra stated that the new CPI inflation series based on 2024 prices will better reflect Indian households` consumption patterns and reduce volatility</p>

5/6

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

<p>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</p>

6/6

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

Photo of Day

Global AI leaders join PM Modi in a bid to push for a smarter, inclusive future

PM Narendra Modi joins hands with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and others during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi. PIC/PTI

Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: RBI conducts post-Budget review meeting with Finance Minister

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

Tags

Photo of Day

Global AI leaders join PM Modi in a bid to push for a smarter, inclusive future