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Macro fundamentals, including external sector, are strong and healthy: RBI
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says India's macro fundamentals and external sector remain robust as borrowing, liquidity and rate outlook stay comfortable
 "Macro fundamentals, including external sector, are strong and healthy: RBI")
RBI steps up credit delivery, allows REIT lending and doubles MSME loan cap
The central bank has proposed allowing banks to lend to REITs and doubled collateral-free loan limits for MSMEs, signalling a stronger push to widen credit access amid robust loan growth
 "RBI steps up credit delivery, allows REIT lending and doubles MSME loan cap")
Surge in gold loan growth not a cause of concern: Reserve Bank of India
Banks are shifting from unsecured loans to gold-backed lending amid rising gold prices, but RBI says low LTVs and limited exposure pose no systemic risk
 "Surge in gold loan growth not a cause of concern: Reserve Bank of India")
RBI allowing direct bank lending to REITs may speed up asset expansion
Industry executives note that REITs raise debt by issuing securities subscribed to by mutual funds and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)
 "RBI allowing direct bank lending to REITs may speed up asset expansion")
PSL classification lapses limited to few banks, not system-wide: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India said recent issues flagged in priority sector lending classification at some large private banks are isolated cases, and announced plans to issue revised instructions
 "PSL classification lapses limited to few banks, not system-wide: RBI")
RBI sets up committee to review business correspondent guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a committee to review the regulatory framework for business correspondents, with draft guideline amendments to be released soon for public consultation
 "RBI sets up committee to review business correspondent guidelines")
RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for small-value digital frauds
Under a proposed one-time framework, RBI plans to compensate customers for small-value digital frauds up to Rs 25,000, with the central bank and banks sharing the cost
 "RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for small-value digital frauds")
RBI announces stricter fraud rules, mis-selling curbs to protect bank users
The central bank proposed draft rules to curb mis-selling, cap losses from unauthorised digital transactions and tighten recovery practices as part of a wider push to strengthen customer protection
 "RBI announces stricter fraud rules, mis-selling curbs to protect bank users")
India not selling US Treasury holdings despite forex fluctuations: RBI Guv
The country's holdings of long-term US debt had dropped to a five-year low of $174 billion as of November, down 26 per cent from a 2023 peak, according to US government data
 "India not selling US Treasury holdings despite forex fluctuations: RBI Guv")
Govt bond yields harden by 4 bps after RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged
10-year benchmark yield rose to 6.69% after MPC holds rates and RBI refrains from announcing fresh OMOs
 "Govt bond yields harden by 4 bps after RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged")
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance
RBI MPC February meeting: In its policy meeting, which took place between February 4-6, the committee continued with the 'neutral' stance
 "RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance")
RBI's $10 billion FX swap auction garners 2.5 times subscription
The central bank accepted 118 bids at the FX swap auction with the premium cut-off set at 7.48 rupees. A total of 317 bids worth $25.03 billion were received
Lenders ask RBI to relax liquidity rules amid growing loan demand
Lenders are seeking permission to free up some of the cash they have to park with the Reserve Bank of India for short-term financial stress requirements
RBI MPC meet begins: Will RBI keep rates unchanged after US trade deal?
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has started its three-day meeting today; the central bank will announce its policy decision, including on interest rates, on February 6
RBI to start 3-day deliberations on interest rate from Wednesday
The decision of RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be announced on Friday
RBI shores up rupee after Budget underwhelms bond, equity investors
The rupee appeared on course to open near its all-time low of 91.9875 per dollar, but the RBI's intervention helped shore it up to 91.60, a gain of 0.4 per cent from its closing level on Friday
 "RBI shores up rupee after Budget underwhelms bond, equity investors")
Budget 2026 spooks investors as record borrowing raises fiscal risks
Neither equity nor bond investors will likely change their mind after going through the government's latest spending priorities and borrowing plan
 "Budget 2026 spooks investors as record borrowing raises fiscal risks")
Budget 2026-27: Inside the fiscal consolidation numbers and open questions
The Budget has largely eschewed political populism, even as several states are to go for Assembly elections in the coming months
 "Budget 2026-27: Inside the fiscal consolidation numbers and open questions")
Union Budget 2026-27: Govt borrowing challenge passed on to RBI
Budget FY27 signals deeper banking reforms, possible PSB consolidation and higher borrowing, shifting the onus to RBI to manage yields and liquidity
 "Union Budget 2026-27: Govt borrowing challenge passed on to RBI")
India expects record ₹3.16 trn dividend from RBI, state-run firms in FY27
The funds would be crucial for the government to meet its spending needs while keeping the fiscal deficit within 4.3 per cent of gross domestic product