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Lower US tariffs may improve capital flows, says Saugata Bhattacharya
RBI MPC member Saugata Bhattacharya flags rising inflation risks but sees no overheating, says lower final US tariffs could lift exports and foreign capital inflows into India
 "Lower US tariffs may improve capital flows, says Saugata Bhattacharya")
RBI gives compliance breather for small-merchant UPI transactions
The clarification follows industry representations seeking clarity on whether PA norms apply to P2PM transactions, which typically involve small merchants and low ticket sizes
 "RBI gives compliance breather for small-merchant UPI transactions")
RBI workshop urges stronger governance and tech use to fight cyber frauds
At a two-day workshop with 60 banks, RBI called for stronger governance, better internal controls and greater tech adoption to counter rising cyber-enabled financial frauds
 "RBI workshop urges stronger governance and tech use to fight cyber frauds")
SBI MF gets RBI's nod to acquire up to 9.99% stake in Bandhan Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has approved a proposal by SBI Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99 per cent in Bandhan Bank, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.
 "SBI MF gets RBI's nod to acquire up to 9.99% stake in Bandhan Bank")
Bank holidays in March 2026: Full list of March 2026 closures across states
As per the RBI holiday calendar, banks in India will observe a number of public and regional holidays in March 2026. These holidays differ from state to state and are not consistent nationwide
 "Bank holidays in March 2026: Full list of March 2026 closures across states")
RBI's additional liquidity support to wind down after March: Bankers
India's banking system liquidity surplus has averaged around 1.1 per cent of deposits this month, inching past the 1 per cent threshold that the Reserve Bank of India indicated in December
Govt to conduct ₹25K cr bond switch auction on Monday to ease redemptions
The government will conduct a ₹25,000-crore switch auction on Monday to convert bonds maturing in 2026-27 into longer-tenor securities, helping smoothen its redemption profile and reduce rollover risk
Banks step up CD borrowing as deposits lag credit growth: RBI data
Fortnightly issuance hits ₹1.34 trn; outstanding at record ₹6.62 trn
 "Banks step up CD borrowing as deposits lag credit growth: RBI data")
Corporate bond funds: Overlook recent outflows, invest with 3-5-yr horizon
The outflows were due to liquidity tightness and consequent rise in yields, not due to a deterioration in the category's risk-return profile
 "Corporate bond funds: Overlook recent outflows, invest with 3-5-yr horizon")
RBI could rebuild reserves with dollar buys if rupee gains, says Citi
Although the RBI's reserves are at a record high, boosted by a historic rally in gold, it is carrying a $62 billion short forward book
 "RBI could rebuild reserves with dollar buys if rupee gains, says Citi")
New CPI series will reflect consumption patterns better: RBI Governor
Data released on February 12 showed retail inflation was 2.75 per cent in January, according to the new CPI series, which uses 2024 as the base year
 "New CPI series will reflect consumption patterns better: RBI Governor")
RBI not looking to revisit lending rules for proprietary traders: Guv
In rules released earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India raised the collateral requirements for bank guarantees to brokers and barred lending for proprietary trading by them
 "RBI not looking to revisit lending rules for proprietary traders: Guv")
RBI's new lending curbs on bank funding seen squeezing trading firms
The RBI's initiative, due to take effect from April 1, follows a series of steps taken by the government and market regulator to cool the explosive growth in the country's equity derivatives market
RBI builds secured data centre away from potential threats, seismic risk
The greenfield facility in Bhubaneswar is designed to house core computing systems supporting the central bank's currency management
 "RBI builds secured data centre away from potential threats, seismic risk")
Rupee, govt bonds weaken on muted global risk sentiment; FX hits record
The rupee slipped amid muted global risk appetite and firm US yields, though RBI intervention helped cap losses, while forex reserves hit a new record of $725.7 billion
 "Rupee, govt bonds weaken on muted global risk sentiment; FX hits record")
SBI in talks with Japanese lenders for acquisition financing: C S Setty
It has nearly ₹1 trn capacity to lend towards this segment; bank to file prospectus with Sebi by March for SBI MF IPO
 "SBI in talks with Japanese lenders for acquisition financing: C S Setty")
Brokers seek six-month pause on RBI curbs on bank lending, document shows
A six-month pause would give market participants time to submit feedback, conduct impact assessments and engage in constructive consultations, according to the letter
Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies
RBI's easing of ECB rules-expanding eligibility, lifting limits and removing pricing caps-is expected to spur offshore fundraising, especially as refinancing demand rises
 "Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies")
RBI defers UTI framework for OTC derivative transactions to January 2027
The RBI has postponed the implementation of the UTI framework for OTC derivatives to 1 January 2027, extending timelines for reporting and allowing markets more operational flexibility
 "RBI defers UTI framework for OTC derivative transactions to January 2027")
Datanomics: OTP scams topped cyber fraud as Telangana became a hotspot
The new norms are slated to kick in from April 1
 "Datanomics: OTP scams topped cyber fraud as Telangana became a hotspot")