Page 26 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
States, UTs may borrow ₹2.87 trn via govt securities in Q2, says RBI
Bond market participants said that the borrowing amount for both state government securities and T-bills was tad lower than the expected
 "States, UTs may borrow ₹2.87 trn via govt securities in Q2, says RBI")
India's economy to hold top spot for growth, but weaknesses remain: Poll
Private sector spending is still trailing far behind, and analysts generally agree the economy is still failing to create enough quality jobs for its large young population
 "India's economy to hold top spot for growth, but weaknesses remain: Poll")
High input costs weighed on profit margins in FY25, says RBI study
The OPM of manufacturing firms moderated by 20 basis points (bps) from 14.4 in Fy24 to 14.2 per cent in Fy25
 "High input costs weighed on profit margins in FY25, says RBI study")
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 "Looking to buy a home? Check out the best home loan rates available today")
RBI extends trading hours of call money, repo, tri-party repo markets
Central bank extends interbank call money hours to 7 pm from July and repo, TREP market hours to 4 pm from August
 "RBI extends trading hours of call money, repo, tri-party repo markets")
RBI bulletin: India's economic activity 'resilient' amid global flux
Trade policy outcomes in July, after the temporary tariff hiatus is over, and the future course of geopolitical events would likely shape the medium-term economic prospects
RBI extends interbank call money market timings by 2 hours from July 1
The revised timings for the call market will be 9:00 a.m. IST to 7:00 p.m. IST
RBI's surplus fund withdrawal set to dampen money market sentiment
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a seven-day variable rate reverse repo (VRRR), for Rs 1 trillion ($11.64 billion) on Friday, its first such operation since November-end
RBI to conduct seven-day VRRR auction on Friday to mop up liquidity
The average liquidity surplus in the system over the past two weeks-reflected by the daily absorption by the RBI-was around Rs 2.5 trillion
 "RBI to conduct seven-day VRRR auction on Friday to mop up liquidity")
PSL norm easing provides limited room for SFBs to make gains: CareEdge
RBI cuts priority sector lending target for Small Finance Banks from 75 to 60 per cent starting FY26, easing compliance burden but offering limited short-term profit
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Customers may face service interruption if they don't sign agreement after multiple deadline extensions
 "Sign agreement locker agreement promptly, buy cover for valuables")
RBI relaxes PSL norms to help SFBs de-risk, diversify loan portfolio
RBI lowers PSL target to 60% for SFBs, unlocking Rs 40,000 crore for lending to secured segments such as LAP and personal loans and aiding transition to universal banks
 "RBI relaxes PSL norms to help SFBs de-risk, diversify loan portfolio")
India's outward FDI declines to $2.83 billion in May, shows RBI data
India's outbound FDI declined in May as equity and guarantees fell sharply while debt commitments surged compared to last year and the previous month
 "India's outward FDI declines to $2.83 billion in May, shows RBI data")
Limit on duration for state debt STRIPS may dent demand, say insurers
STRIPS allow dealers to sell principal and interest payments independently, enhancing liquidity in the state government securities by enabling distinct trading of these components
 "Limit on duration for state debt STRIPS may dent demand, say insurers")
Neutral stance gives flexibility to move up or down: Nagesh Kumar
Since the February 2025 MPC, the RBI has started to support growth by cutting policy rate
 "Neutral stance gives flexibility to move up or down: Nagesh Kumar")
Business Standard CEO Poll: Wars, trade frictions test biz confidence
75% of CEOs are "cautiously optimistic" about the future
 "Business Standard CEO Poll: Wars, trade frictions test biz confidence")
Policy easing call this cycle to be more data-dependent: MPC member Saugata
This (West Asia conflict) is just one of the sources of uncertainty, albeit the 800 pound gorilla at the moment
 "Policy easing call this cycle to be more data-dependent: MPC member Saugata")
Good show by banks as most register a rise in profit, but challenges ahead
Overall, public sector banks have put up a better show than private banks on most parameters
 "Good show by banks as most register a rise in profit, but challenges ahead")
Final RBI norms on project financing positive trigger for the PFC
Additional provisions forDate of Commencement of Commercial Operations deferred standard assets are reduced to 0.375 per cent-0.5625 per cent per quarter vs. 2.5 per cent for cumulative deferments
 "Final RBI norms on project financing positive trigger for the PFC")
RBI's liquidity measures drive short-term bond rally, widening yield spread
The yield spread between the three-year government bond and benchmark 10-year bond has increased by more than three times to 48 basis points, against 15 bps at the start of FY26
 "RBI's liquidity measures drive short-term bond rally, widening yield spread")