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Net FDI turns positive in Feb after six consecutive months of decline
Net FDI stood at $4.6 billion in February, compared with a negative $703 million in February 2025. In January 2026, net FDI was negative $1.4 billion
 "Net FDI turns positive in Feb after six consecutive months of decline")
RBI net buys $7.4 billion in February, highest monthly buy since March 2025
During the reported month, the RBI bought $21.4 billion, while it sold $13.99 billion. The central bank had net bought $2.53 billion in January
 "RBI net buys $7.4 billion in February, highest monthly buy since March 2025")
Flow in NRI deposits drops 24% to $11.04 bn in Apr-Feb 2026: RBI data
The total outstanding NRI deposits stood at $167.58 billion as of the end of February 2026
 "Flow in NRI deposits drops 24% to $11.04 bn in Apr-Feb 2026: RBI data")
BII launches £1.1 bn British Climate Partners for Asia energy transition
British International Investment's £1.1bn initiative aims to mobilise private capital for climate projects across India and South-East Asia, targeting emission reduction and energy transition
 "BII launches £1.1 bn British Climate Partners for Asia energy transition")
Rupee slides 34 paise to 94.12 against US dollar during early trade
The currency also remained under pressure due to massive selling of domestic equities and the withdrawal of foreign investors amid rising worldwide demand for the American currency
 "Rupee slides 34 paise to 94.12 against US dollar during early trade")
Govt's digital currency push targets inefficiencies in welfare system
Indian authorities are working to establish use cases in the farm and subsidised food distribution sectors, where welfare often struggles to make it to the right recipients.
 "Govt's digital currency push targets inefficiencies in welfare system")
Financial literacy gap flips script: Rajasthan edges ahead of Gujarat
A study by IIM Udaipur finds households in Gujarat and Rajasthan save regularly but lag in investing and retirement planning, highlighting gaps in financial capability
 "Financial literacy gap flips script: Rajasthan edges ahead of Gujarat")
Short-term fluctuations, including FDI outflows closely monitored: RBI Guv
He was speaking at a round-table hosted by Consulate General of India in New York on Monday
 "Short-term fluctuations, including FDI outflows closely monitored: RBI Guv")
RBI draft norms recast PPI rules, tighten limits and interoperability
RBI proposes new PPI norms to tighten risk controls, enable interoperability with UPI and cards, and streamline wallet classification
 "RBI draft norms recast PPI rules, tighten limits and interoperability")
Committed to a single global dollar-rupee market: RBI dy guv Sankar
RBI said its curbs on derivative positions are temporary, reaffirming commitment to a unified global dollar-rupee market and long-term rupee internationalisation
 "Committed to a single global dollar-rupee market: RBI dy guv Sankar")
India likely to breach budgeted fiscal deficit target for FY27: BMI
The government in 2026-27 Budget had projected a 4.3 per cent fiscal deficit, a tad lower than 4.4 per cent as per revised estimates for 2025-26
 "India likely to breach budgeted fiscal deficit target for FY27: BMI")
Rupee falls after RBI partially rolls back forex curbs on derivatives
Currency weakens to 93.50 against dollar as RBI eases curbs on derivative trades, while oil prices and global factors continue to weigh on sentiment
 "Rupee falls after RBI partially rolls back forex curbs on derivatives")
RBI allows issuers to map existing e-mandates if cards are reissued
The changes in instructions on e-mandates were based on feedback from stakeholders, the RBI said
Five states exceed borrowing plan, raise ₹16,900 crore at auction
State borrowing exceeds calendar estimate at weekly auction, with five states raising Rs 16,900 crore and SDL yields set at 7.64 per cent
 "Five states exceed borrowing plan, raise ₹16,900 crore at auction")
RBI partially eases rupee NDF curbs on banks after market stability
Market participants said the central bank now sees lower arbitrage risk after banks complied with the April 10 deadline
India Inc's ECB, FCCB intent moderated to $4.59 billion in February
Overseas borrowing proposals decline from January peak, with NBFCs and renewable firms leading intent to raise funds via ECBs and FCCBs
Outbound FDI surged 27.5% in March to $7 billion, shows RBI data
Rise in overseas investment driven by sharp jump in guarantees, even as equity commitments and loans show mixed trends, RBI data indicates
El Niño Impact on rural credit is likely to be lagged, localised
El Niño may not trigger systemic rural credit stress, but risks could emerge later and vary by region, crop cycles and lender exposure
 "El Niño Impact on rural credit is likely to be lagged, localised")
Rupee rises 13 paise to 92.78 against US dollar during early trade
Forex traders, however, said the currency is likely to stay range-bound with the situation in West Asia remaining volatile after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz for shipping
 "Rupee rises 13 paise to 92.78 against US dollar during early trade")
Parliamentary committees on insurance must expand scope, sharpen focus
As India's insurance sector evolves, experts call for a dedicated parliamentary panel to address emerging risks, consumer protection and regulatory gaps
 "Parliamentary committees on insurance must expand scope, sharpen focus")