Page 7 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
Restrictions, penalties are last resort: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said penalties and restrictions are a last resort, stressing collaboration with banks to curb digital fraud and strengthen customer protection
 "Restrictions, penalties are last resort: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra")
Skydo receives final RBI authorisation for cross-border payments
Skydo's PA-CB-I licence enables it to process cross-border payments, specifically for facilitating inward transactions
 "Skydo receives final RBI authorisation for cross-border payments")
Ways and Means Advances limit for Delhi govt fixed at ₹890 crore: RBI
WMA are temporary advances given by the RBI to the central, state governments and Union Territories to tide over any mismatch in receipts and payments
 "Ways and Means Advances limit for Delhi govt fixed at ₹890 crore: RBI")
RBI should hold rates as growth is strong, inflation remains low: PwC
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut key policy rate in the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting next month, said PwC Partner and Economic Advisory Services leader Ranen Banerjee
 "RBI should hold rates as growth is strong, inflation remains low: PwC")
Rupee falls to 90.03 against the US dollar amid 500% US tariff risk
The rupee settled at 90.03 per dollar, against the previous close of 89.89 per dollar
 "Rupee falls to 90.03 against the US dollar amid 500% US tariff risk")
Reserve Bank of India mulls fresh steps to provide relief to exporters
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump warned that tariffs could rise further unless India curbs its Russian oil imports, escalating the pressure as trade talks between the two countries drag on
The Great Revival: A book that captures the CG Power turnaround story
How an out-of-the-box approach helped the company come back from bankruptcy
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India's 7.4% GDP growth looks solid but faces a narrower margin for error
In absolute terms at current prices, the economy is projected to attain the size of ₹357.14 trillion, which is marginally higher than the level assumed in the 2025-26 Budget
 "India's 7.4% GDP growth looks solid but faces a narrower margin for error")
Rupee strengthens below 90/$ amid RBI intervention via dollar sales
The local currency settled at 89.88 per dollar, against the previous close of 90.17 per dollar, after touching an intraday high of 89.83 per dollar
 "Rupee strengthens below 90/$ amid RBI intervention via dollar sales")
Govt bond yields soften on better-than-expected cut-offs on SDLs
The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond settled at 6.61 per cent, against the previous close of 6.64 per cent
 "Govt bond yields soften on better-than-expected cut-offs on SDLs")
Gold loan: Avoid maxing out on loan limit, maintain 20% valuation buffer
EMI-based repayment steadily reduces the principal and lowers LTV, offering better protection against price volatility than the bullet option
 "Gold loan: Avoid maxing out on loan limit, maintain 20% valuation buffer")
Supervisory data quality index of banks improves to 90.7 in Sept 2025
The overall sDQI score for SCBs improved to 90.7 in September 2025, up from 89.9 in June 2025
 "Supervisory data quality index of banks improves to 90.7 in Sept 2025")
2026 outlook for banking sector: NIMs stable, liquidity challenge looms
After margin pressure and muted credit in 2025, banks enter 2026 with hopes of credit revival, stable asset quality and more investments, though funding and deposits remain key risks
Gains from decontrol: Removing constraints offers substantial gains
While factories faced headwinds, Indian finance gained ground in the eyes of global strategic capital
 "Gains from decontrol: Removing constraints offers substantial gains")
Reasonable valuations, earnings revival to aid small-cap funds in 2026
After underperforming in 2025, small-cap funds may see a turnaround as valuations become more reasonable and earnings revive; existing investors should stay invested, while new ones enter gradually
 "Reasonable valuations, earnings revival to aid small-cap funds in 2026")
98.41% of ₹2,000 banknotes withdrawn since May 2023 returned: RBI
About 98.41 per cent of the high-value banknotes in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have since been returned
 "98.41% of ₹2,000 banknotes withdrawn since May 2023 returned: RBI")
RBI reiterates cautious stance on crypto assets, stablecoins for stability
RBI reiterated its cautious view on crypto assets and stablecoins, stressing that CBDCs should remain the anchor of trust and the core settlement asset in the monetary system
 "RBI reiterates cautious stance on crypto assets, stablecoins for stability")
RBI flags high-cost distribution pressures in insurance sector growth model
Total premium income grew to ₹11.9 lakh crore in 2024-25 from ₹8.3 lakh crore in 2020-21, reflecting consistent market expansion and stable financial intermediation capacity
RBI relaxes risk-weight rules for NBFC infra loans, revises thresholds
However, RBI denied requests to dilute termination protection clauses, calling them critical for safeguarding lenders' interests in the event of early project termination
 "RBI relaxes risk-weight rules for NBFC infra loans, revises thresholds")
January 2026 bank holidays: Check state-wise closures in India this month
January 2025 holiday calendar, which includes a list of bank and national holidays, is now available. For final confirmation, it is recommended to cross-check with institutional and state calendars
 "January 2026 bank holidays: Check state-wise closures in India this month")