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RBI absorbs ₹2.10 trillion via VRRR auctions amid surplus liquidity
During the first auction, the central bank received bids worth ₹2,10,688 crore for a notified amount of ₹2 trillion
 "RBI absorbs ₹2.10 trillion via VRRR auctions amid surplus liquidity")
India's bond yield curve poised to flatten as RBI drains surplus cash
The 5-10 year yield gap is expected to narrow as the RBI drains surplus cash, pressuring shorter maturities
 "India's bond yield curve poised to flatten as RBI drains surplus cash")
Policy response
Compelling reasons for an increase in the repo rate
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RBI backs blockchain technology, remains cautious on crypto: Guv Malhotra
Sanjay Malhotra said RBI supports distributed ledger technology and tokenisation but remains wary of crypto assets over concerns about sovereignty, policy and capital flows in emerging economies
 "RBI backs blockchain technology, remains cautious on crypto: Guv Malhotra")
Today's financial resilience does not guarantee future stability: RBI guv
Speaking at the KEC 2026, Malhotra outlined five priorities for policymakers and called for continued vigilance against emerging systemic risks that are increasingly cross-border and interconnected
 "Today's financial resilience does not guarantee future stability: RBI guv")
Matter of liquidity: How the RBI manages cash in the banking system
Why the central bank relies on a mix of short- and long-term tools to keep money in check
 "Matter of liquidity: How the RBI manages cash in the banking system")
RBI MPC meet from Oct 5-7: Will RBI hike the repo rate this time?
RBI's MPC will meet from October 5-7 to decide on interest rates; economists expect a 25-basis-point hike to 5.5 per cent as inflation rises and global central banks tighten policy
 "RBI MPC meet from Oct 5-7: Will RBI hike the repo rate this time?")
Indian banks faced $500 million FX losses after RBI position curbs
Crisil Coalition Greenwich said banks recovered around $400 million after market spreads widened and positions were normalised following the RBI directive
 "Indian banks faced $500 million FX losses after RBI position curbs")
Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Anup Saha as MD & CEO for three-year term
The bank on Thursday said the RBI had given its nod to the appointment, effective January 1, 2027
 "Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Anup Saha as MD & CEO for three-year term")
RBI extends benchmark issuance strategy to 7 more states, J&K from Q3 FY27
The framework will cover more states and Jammu and Kashmir from Q3 FY27, while total market borrowing by states and Union Territories is expected at ₹3.61 trillion.
 "RBI extends benchmark issuance strategy to 7 more states, J&K from Q3 FY27")
India's $133 billion cash deluge puts RBI on a more hawkish policy path
Record inflows from Indians abroad have left banks flush with cash, pushing overnight rates below the RBI's 5.25 per cent policy rate as inflation pressures build
NSE moves closer to corporate bond index futures after Sebi nod
NSE has received Sebi's no-objection certificate to introduce corporate bond index futures, with the proposed product still requiring RBI approval.
 "NSE moves closer to corporate bond index futures after Sebi nod")
US 30-yr yield rises to highest level since 2002: What this means for rupee
̌US 30-year Treasury yield hits its highest level since 2002 amid inflation concerns and higher oil prices
 "US 30-yr yield rises to highest level since 2002: What this means for rupee")
Why are Tata group stocks falling today? TTML, Tata Chem, TMPV dip up to 5%
Tata Trusts, led by Chairman Noel Tata and holding 66% of Tata Sons, has proposed merging TESS and TCE with Tata Sons to help the holding company remain private and exit the RBI's NBFC/CIC framework.
 "Why are Tata group stocks falling today? TTML, Tata Chem, TMPV dip up to 5%")
RBI completes ₹1 trillion net debt sale for first time in a decade
New Delhi recently reduced the supply of debt maturing in three and five years for the rest of the fiscal year, signalling more open-market operations (OMO) from the RBI, market participants said.
Bank holidays in October 2026: Check state-wise RBI holiday list of 11 days
Banks in India will be closed for many days in Oct 2026, including national and regional holidays. The RBI's holiday calendar marks numerous non-working days affecting banks state-wise
 "Bank holidays in October 2026: Check state-wise RBI holiday list of 11 days")
RBI carries out currency swaps worth at least $10 bn to reduce liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India has conducted sell-buy dollar-rupee swaps with lenders over the past two weeks, taking rupees out of the financial system to contain risks from surplus liquidity
 "RBI carries out currency swaps worth at least $10 bn to reduce liquidity")
RBI absorbs ₹75,026 cr via overnight VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity
The RBI has been conducting various VRRR auctions since last month to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system and align overnight money market rates to the repo rate
 "RBI absorbs ₹75,026 cr via overnight VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity")
PSBs see rate repricing as margin reprieve amid RBI rate hike expectations
High exposure to repo-linked RAM loans could help public sector banks reprice assets faster than deposits if the RBI raises rates
 "PSBs see rate repricing as margin reprieve amid RBI rate hike expectations")
India's software services exports rise 8.2% to $221.4 bn in FY26: RBI data
India's software services exports rose 8.2 per cent in 2025-26, led by computer services, while the US remained the top destination with a 54.1 per cent share of exports
 "India's software services exports rise 8.2% to $221.4 bn in FY26: RBI data")