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About Reserve Bank of India

What is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank of India whose primary function is to manage and govern the financial system of the country. It is a statutory body established in the year 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The central bank regulates the issue and supply of the Indian rupee. It also looks after the central government’s money. The central bank plays the role of the bankers’ bank and regulates the banking sector. It also plays an important role in India’s development story by supporting the government in its developmental projects and policies.
 
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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

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Datanomics: OTP scams topped cyber fraud as Telangana became a hotspot

The new norms are slated to kick in from April 1

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

RBI Assistant notification 2026 announced for 650 posts at rbi.org.in

The RBI has declared the notification for the recruitment of Assistant - Panel Year 2025 on its official website rbi.org.in. The deadline to apply online for RBI Assistant positions is Mar 8, 2026

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Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

In-Solutions Global gets RBI's nod for domestic & cross-border PA

The approval was granted under the latest RBI Master Directions for 2025-26

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Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

Don't see major impact of proposed mis-selling norms: Axis Max Life MD, CEO

Sumit Madan talks about RBI's proposed guidelines on mis-selling and their likely impact on the company and the sector, the firm's business plans going forward, among other issues

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Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:59 PM IST

Short-term debt flows shifting from CPs to CDs on attractive returns

Rising CD yields and lower perceived risk draw investors away from CPs as banks ramp up short-term borrowings amid deposit tightness

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Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

RBI's new loan recovery norms: NBFCs may incur extra cost to train agents

From a customer perspective, the stricter norms are welcome, industry executives said

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Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Centre launches digital coupons for PDS in Gujarat on pilot basis

India pilots CBDC-based digital food coupons in Gujarat, enabling beneficiaries to redeem ration entitlements through programmable e₹ instead of physical grain

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Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

RBI curbs loans extended to brokers in blow to proprietary trading volumes

All credit facilities to securities firms will have to be backed by collateral, while lending for trading on their own account or investments by brokers will be prohibited

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Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

RBI okays Bain Capital's 41.7% stake acquisition in Manappuram Finance

With this approval, Bain Capital will be classified as a promoter of the Company and will jointly control Manappuram Finance along with the existing promoters

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

RBI allows NBFCs to factor DLG in determining provisions under ECL

RBI allows NBFCs to factor in default loss guarantees from lending apps while computing ECL provisions, tightening uniformity without diluting prudential safeguards

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

Bank credit growth accelerates to 14.6% in January 31 fortnight: RBI data

Bank credit rises 14.6% year-on-year in fortnight ended January 31, while deposit growth remains firm at 12.5%, RBI data show

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

RBI allows banks to lend to REITs; bars land acquisition financing

Draft norms cap bank exposure to 49% of REIT asset value and prohibit funding for land acquisition, even if part of a project

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

MUFG will not need RBI approval to acquire 20% in Shriram Finance

Shriram Finance says RBI has confirmed Japan's MUFG Bank does not require prior approval for proposed 20% stake acquisition

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

AU gets RBI nod to reappoint CEO Sanjay Agarwal for another 3 years

AU Small Finance Bank secures RBI approval to reappoint Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO for three years from April 19, 2026

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

AU Small Finance Bank gets RBI nod to reappoint Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO

Agarwal first became MD of AU Financiers on February 14, 2008, and subsequently MD & CEO of AU Small Finance Bank on April 19, 2017, when the institution transitioned into a bank

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 5:00 PM IST