Page 5 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
India's forex reserves plunge $30.5 bn in March amid RBI intervention
Only $22 bn added to total reserves as foreign currency assets fell by $14 bn in FY26
 "India's forex reserves plunge $30.5 bn in March amid RBI intervention")
RBI's measures can delay the slide, but may not steady the rupee at 93
RBI faces a tough trade-off between defending Rupee and supporting growth, as oil shocks and global pressures make balancing exchange rate stability and domestic interest rates increasingly untenable
 "RBI's measures can delay the slide, but may not steady the rupee at 93")
RBI retains bond structure, upgrades operations for savings bonds
Reserve Bank of India keeps bond structure intact but tightens rules with digital access, investor safeguards and stricter compliance norms
 "RBI retains bond structure, upgrades operations for savings bonds")
Irdai seeks compliance check, action plan on dark patterns from insurers
Irdai asks insurers to assess compliance with dark pattern norms within 15 days and submit corrective action plans within a month for any non-compliance
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Centre, RBI aligned on curbing currency speculation amid rupee fall
State-run banks should refrain from speculative positions in offshore markets when the rupee is under pressure, a person familiar with the matter said
 "Centre, RBI aligned on curbing currency speculation amid rupee fall")
Rupee opens 130 paise higher after RBI curbs NDF trades, caps speculation
The Indian rupee opened 130 paise higher at 93.53 per dollar on April 2 after the RBI introduced fresh measures, including a ban on NDF trades, to curb forex speculation and stabilise the currency
 "Rupee opens 130 paise higher after RBI curbs NDF trades, caps speculation")
RBI trading ban jolts India's $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market
RBI has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation and support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year
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Rupee set for more chaos as banks unwind $30 billion in arbitrage trades
RBI's clampdown on rupee trades sparks market panic, volatility spikes, and banks scramble to unwind billions in arbitrage positions
 "Rupee set for more chaos as banks unwind $30 billion in arbitrage trades")
Rupee may slip further to 97/$ if West Asia war prolongs: BS poll
Don't expect rapid, drastic reversal even if calm returns, say experts
 "Rupee may slip further to 97/$ if West Asia war prolongs: BS poll")
RBI delay on capital market norms offers relief, but uncertainty lingers
RBI defers capital market exposure norms by three months to July, offering brokers temporary relief even as concerns over proprietary trading and lending rules persist
 "RBI delay on capital market norms offers relief, but uncertainty lingers")
RBI extends export credit window till June 30 amid West Asia disruptions
Central bank extends 450-day export credit facility for disbursals till June 30 to ease cash flow pressures amid disruptions caused by West Asia conflict
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Banks' supervisory data quality index inches up to 90.9 in December
RBI data shows sDQI for scheduled commercial banks rises to 90.9 in December 2025, with gains in accuracy and consistency but some decline in completeness and timeliness
 "Banks' supervisory data quality index inches up to 90.9 in December")
Mahavir Jayanti 2026 holiday: Will banks and schools stay shut on Mar 31?
India will mark Mahavir Jayanti tomorrow, Mar 31. On this day, schools, banks and government offices will remain across several states. It is a gazetted public holiday
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Bank credit to industry rises 13.5% in Feb on infra demand: RBI data
Credit to industry recorded a year-on-year growth of 13.5 per cent, compared with 7.5 per cent in the corresponding fortnight of last year, the RBI said
 "Bank credit to industry rises 13.5% in Feb on infra demand: RBI data")
Bank holidays in April 2026: Banks to stay shut for 14 days in these states
Banks will stay closed for about 14 days in April in various states according to the RBI holiday calendar. The holidays involve state-specific holidays, second and fourth Saturdays, and all Sundays
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Weak rupee, strong dollar: How RBI steps in to steady currency markets
RBI does not defend a fixed rupee level but intervenes to contain excessive volatility, using tools like forex reserves, liquidity tightening and regulatory curbs to stabilise markets
RBI's $100-million NOP cap: Clipping speculative wings, not growth
RBI steps in as rupee nears 95/$. Banks now capped at $100 million FX exposure to curb speculation. Will this stabilise the rupee -- or tighten liquidity? Here's what it means
 "RBI's $100-million NOP cap: Clipping speculative wings, not growth")
RBI's move a stern warning to curb INR speculation: Abhishek Goenka
RBI has drawn a line in the sand on rupee volatility. With NOP caps, arbitrage unwinding, and possible FCNR moves - the central bank is stepping in decisively. But will it be enough>
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RBI's boldest currency move in years brings rupee only brief relief
The intervention underscores the RBI's shrinking flexibility, as foreign-exchange reserves have shrunk in the first three weeks of March amid efforts to defend the rupee following the Iran conflict
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RBI's FX clampdown: Temporary relief for Rupee, not a trend reversal
Rupee hits record low of 94.85 amid oil price surge, FPI outflows and RBI actions. Key factors driving INR weakness and outlook explained.
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