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RBI may pay highest-ever dividend to help Centre tackle West Asia crisis
Last year the RBI made a record dividend payout of ₹2.69 lakh crore to the central government for 2024-25, 27 per cent higher than ₹2.11 lakh crore transferred in the previous year
 "RBI may pay highest-ever dividend to help Centre tackle West Asia crisis")
MPC to look through West Asia shock if it's transitory: RBI Governor
Coordination with fiscal policy becomes critical amid 'supply shock as bad as it is', says Malhotra
 "MPC to look through West Asia shock if it's transitory: RBI Governor")
Rupee weakens to record closing low, approaches 96 against the dollar
Persistent importer demand, elevated crude oil prices and West Asia tensions pushed the rupee to a record closing low despite RBI intervention
 "Rupee weakens to record closing low, approaches 96 against the dollar")
RBI eases rules for outward remittances; drops prior approval for non-banks
The central bank has issued an operating framework for facilitating outward remittance services by non-bank entities through Authorised Dealer (Category I) banks in India
 "RBI eases rules for outward remittances; drops prior approval for non-banks")
Gold curbs to IMF loans: How India protected its forex reserves in past
PM Modi's austerity appeal recalls how India used gold curbs, NRI deposits, bonds, and IMF loans to protect forex reserves in past crises
 "Gold curbs to IMF loans: How India protected its forex reserves in past")
Govt mulling emergency measures to protect foreign-exchange reserves
Officials in the Prime Minister's Office and Finance Ministry have held discussions with the Reserve Bank of India on several measures that could be taken to limit the damage from soaring oil prices
 "Govt mulling emergency measures to protect foreign-exchange reserves")
RBI steps in to support rupee as Iran war, PM Modi's remarks spook traders
The renewed pressure on Indian markets came after US President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran's response to a US proposal for peace talks to end the war
RBI should dial back rupee intervention, says former Guv Subbarao
Subbarao said raising interest rates, the "ultimate" exchange rate defence, should be the last resort, as the markets could read it as a sign the conflict poses a bigger threat to India's economy
 "RBI should dial back rupee intervention, says former Guv Subbarao")
RBI employee protest over new promotion policy to continue this week
The RBI Officers' Association has opposed the central bank's new promotion policy, citing delayed career progression, stagnation and lack of manpower planning
 "RBI employee protest over new promotion policy to continue this week")
India's forex kitty drops by $7.79 billion to $690.693 billion: RBI
India's forex reserves dropped by USD 7.794 billion to USD 690.693 billion during the week ended May 1, the RBI said on Friday.
 "India's forex kitty drops by $7.79 billion to $690.693 billion: RBI")
Rupee settles lower at 94.48 against US dollar in choppy trade
The rupee settled weaker against the US dollar amid renewed tensions in West Asia, while RBI intervention helped curb further losses in the domestic currency
 "Rupee settles lower at 94.48 against US dollar in choppy trade")
ATM cassette-swap rollout delayed again as banks go big on cash recyclers
Banks are deploying more cash recycling machines that allow deposits and withdrawals, reducing reliance on standalone ATMs and slowing the transition to cassette-swap cash loading systems
 "ATM cassette-swap rollout delayed again as banks go big on cash recyclers")
Kotak Mahindra Bank gets RBI nod to buy 9.99% each in AU SFB, Federal Bank
RBI clears Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire up to 9.99% stake each in AU Small Finance Bank and Federal Bank through aggregate holdings
 "Kotak Mahindra Bank gets RBI nod to buy 9.99% each in AU SFB, Federal Bank")
Prioritise energy security to sustain growth momentum: RBI MPC member
Kumar said that India imports a significant portion of its crude oil and natural gas requirements, making it highly sensitive to geopolitical developments in West Asia
 "Prioritise energy security to sustain growth momentum: RBI MPC member")
India may consider lower inflation target, narrower band: RBI Deputy Guv
The government, after consultation with the RBI, has notified the inflation target framework for a five year period through March 31, 2031
 "India may consider lower inflation target, narrower band: RBI Deputy Guv")
India's cash withdrawals surge 12% in first half of April, RBI data shows
The surge, if it persists, could pose a challenge for surplus liquidity in the banking system, which the central bank has tried to maintain to support economic activity
 "India's cash withdrawals surge 12% in first half of April, RBI data shows")
RBI rejigs portfolios of DGs; Rohit Jain takes charge as deputy governor
RBI reshuffles responsibilities among its four deputy governors after Rohit Jain assumes charge, assigning key roles across supervision, policy, markets, regulation, and technology
RBI explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows amid rising pressure on rupee
The war between the US, Israel and Iran - now in its third month - has weakened the Indian currency, adding to a near 5 per cent fall in 2025
RBI, Irdai not inclined to allow investments in commodity derivatives: Sebi
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said banking and insurance regulators have valid concerns, while the market regulator plans an advisory on risks from AI-led models like Mythos
 "RBI, Irdai not inclined to allow investments in commodity derivatives: Sebi")
Latest RBI rules for shadow lenders may put Tata Sons IPO on radar
The Reserve Bank of India this week said shadow lenders that are accepting money from associates and group entities will be counted as having indirect access to public funds