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Bank holiday today: Banks closed in these states on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
According to the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar, August 26 is a bank holiday at several RBI centres under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
 "Bank holiday today: Banks closed in these states on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi")
Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026 Bank Holiday: Will banks be closed on Wednesday?
Bank Holiday Today: Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, or Mawlid, marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad on August 26. The RBI has listed the day as a bank holiday in several states
 "Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026 Bank Holiday: Will banks be closed on Wednesday?")
Weekly policy watch: RBI liquidity move, IIP data, forex reserves in focus
The week's policy calendar will focus on RBI liquidity management, industrial production and forex reserves
 "Weekly policy watch: RBI liquidity move, IIP data, forex reserves in focus")
RBI forex swap facility attracts $72.85 billion inflows as of August 21
FCNR(B) deposits accounted for nearly 90 per cent of the total at $65.40 billion, while ECBs and OFCBs contributed $2.59 billion and $4.86 billion, respectively
 "RBI forex swap facility attracts $72.85 billion inflows as of August 21")
RBI FCNR(B) swap window inflows swell to $65.39 bn, total hits $72.85 bn
FCNR(B) deposits dominate inflows under RBI's special forex swap facility ahead of the August 31 deadline; ECB and OFCB windows remain open until December 31
 "RBI FCNR(B) swap window inflows swell to $65.39 bn, total hits $72.85 bn")
Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI Board; Somanath Panicker joins
Both will serve as part-time, non-official directors for four years from August 20, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier
 "Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI Board; Somanath Panicker joins")
Risks facing UCBs no longer confined by size or geography: RBI DG
RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J says growing reliance on technology and third-party providers exposes smaller banks to cyber, digital fraud and operational risks
 "Risks facing UCBs no longer confined by size or geography: RBI DG")
RBI Guv expects $80 bn foreign-currency inflows from rupee support measures
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said flows have been stronger than expected, with FCNR(B) deposits and overseas borrowing already bringing in $56.85 billion
 "RBI Guv expects $80 bn foreign-currency inflows from rupee support measures")
RBI's hawkish minutes rattle bond market investors, put rate hikes in play
Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta flagged a possible rate hike later this year as policymakers grew more wary of inflation risks despite retaining a neutral stance
 "RBI's hawkish minutes rattle bond market investors, put rate hikes in play")
More cash, less usage pose challenge for RBI: Shirish Chandra Murmu
Robust currency demand amid rising digital payments muddles projection
 "More cash, less usage pose challenge for RBI: Shirish Chandra Murmu")
India needs guardrails for shadow-bank flexi loans, not blanket bans
The RBI's proposal to restrict flexible repayment loans by nonbanks could curb risks of bad-debt evergreening, but may also hurt self-employed workers and small businesses that rely on such credit
 "India needs guardrails for shadow-bank flexi loans, not blanket bans")
FCNR(B) swap window explained: Why RBI opened it, then advanced deadline
RBI has brought forward the deadline for its special FCNR(B) swap window to August 31. Here's what it means
UCBs: Past imperfect, present evolving as RBI revives on-tap licensing
The decision to reintroduce on-tap licensing for urban cooperative banks signals the regulator's growing confidence that governance reforms have created sufficient safeguards
 "UCBs: Past imperfect, present evolving as RBI revives on-tap licensing")
RBI Governor highlights central banks' role in price, financial stability
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said cooperation among BRICS central banks is crucial to building a resilient, efficient and inclusive global financial system.
 "RBI Governor highlights central banks' role in price, financial stability")
RBI turns upbeat as worst of West Asia war shock recedes, demand holds up
Five months after the Iran war stoked fears of an oil-driven inflation surge and economic slowdown, resilient demand and easing price pressures are giving RBI officials more confidence
 "RBI turns upbeat as worst of West Asia war shock recedes, demand holds up")
Only AI alone can help limit AI frauds, says RBI Governor Malhotra
He said AI could become as significant to the current decade as liberalisation was to the 1990s and digitalisation to the 2010s
 "Only AI alone can help limit AI frauds, says RBI Governor Malhotra")
Structural issues driving money from India: Ex-RBI chief Duvvuri Subbarao
Subbarao said a move in June aimed at drawing more foreign currency by incentivizing non-resident Indians is "too costly" to justify if the main purpose is simply to bolster confidence in the rupee
 "Structural issues driving money from India: Ex-RBI chief Duvvuri Subbarao")
FCNR (B) swaps: Weekly bank slots delay RBI's dollar receipts
Liquidity surplus at ₹3.48 trillion; RBI lines up ₹1.25 trillion VRRR
 "FCNR (B) swaps: Weekly bank slots delay RBI's dollar receipts")
RBI has proactively helped UCBs, cooperatives should rethink approach: Shah
Shah said a lot of aspects have been resolved with the help of the RBI, and also welcomed the raising of limits on gold loans and permitting one-time settlements for UCBs
 "RBI has proactively helped UCBs, cooperatives should rethink approach: Shah")
Forex reserves surge $10.5 bn, highest weekly gain in over six months
Foreign currency assets increased by $8.75 billion and gold reserves rose by $1.69 billion during the week ended July 31, driving the sharp increase in total reserves
 "Forex reserves surge $10.5 bn, highest weekly gain in over six months")