Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published its medium-term strategy framework – Utkarsh 2029, for the period April 2026 to March 2029. Utkarsh RBI had first formulated its medium-term strategy framework, viz. ‘Utkarsh 2022’ for the period 2019-2022 in July 2019, replacing its annual action plans as the latter spanned over a short period, insufficient to pursue strategic objectives. The strategic framework contained, inter alia, RBI’s Mission, Core Purpose, Values and Vision Statements, reiterating RBI’s commitment to the Nation. It became a medium-term strategy document guiding RBI’s progress towards realisation of the identified milestones. The subsequent strategy framework, i.e., ‘Utkarsh 2.0’, spanned the period 2023-25. Utkarsh 2029 Utkarsh 2029 is the medium-term strategy framework for the period April 2026 to March 2029. Utkarsh 2029 has a 3-layered structure consisting of strategy pillars guided by the vision and values of RBI. Vision of Utkarsh 2029 – Continue excelle...