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RBI likely used dollar deposit surge to cut record FX forward book
The RBI's package of measures aimed at supporting the rupee attracted more than $20 bn as of July 17, with more than four-fifths coming from foreign currency non-resident deposits mobilised by banks
 "RBI likely used dollar deposit surge to cut record FX forward book")
RBI proposes easier FDI compliance regime, seeks public comments
Regulator proposes greater operational flexibility
 "RBI proposes easier FDI compliance regime, seeks public comments")
Strong early response to swap window fuels $70 billion inflows hope
Foreign banks appear to have driven the early success of the RBI's swap scheme, say experts
 "Strong early response to swap window fuels $70 billion inflows hope")
Robust forex inflows lift rupee as lower crude prices boost sentiment
The rupee recovered from a five-session decline as easing crude oil prices and stronger-than-expected foreign exchange inflows under RBI measures supported sentiment
 "Robust forex inflows lift rupee as lower crude prices boost sentiment")
Forex strategy must go beyond short-term flows and import substitution
The basic idea behind the liberalised FCNR (B) scheme and other such measures is to attract foreign-currency flows, which will help RBI build foreign-exchange buffers at a time of global uncertainty
 "Forex strategy must go beyond short-term flows and import substitution")
Why a weaker rupee is not necessarily a sign of economic weakness
A stable economy does not require a permanently stable exchange rate
 "Why a weaker rupee is not necessarily a sign of economic weakness")
RBI's inflow push gets strong start, fortifying India's balance of payments
In its first update since the scheme was launched in early June, the Reserve Bank of India said the measures had mobilised $20.72 billion through July 17
 "RBI's inflow push gets strong start, fortifying India's balance of payments")
India FX traders eye oil prices, RBI defence; bonds bulls await index call
The rupee closed at 96.28 per dollar on Friday, down about 1% on the week, its steepest drop since May, the month in which the currency hit its all time-low of 96.96
 "India FX traders eye oil prices, RBI defence; bonds bulls await index call")
Banks pare FCNR (B) inflow expectations amid leverage and tax hurdles
Banks expect strong NRI interest in RBI's FCNR(B) scheme but say leverage limits, overseas regulations and tax issues could curb fund mobilisation
 "Banks pare FCNR (B) inflow expectations amid leverage and tax hurdles")
RBI's currency printing arm invites bids for polymer note material
The move marks India's first formal procurement step towards polymer banknotes, though the Reserve Bank of India has not announced denominations or a timeline for their introduction
 "RBI's currency printing arm invites bids for polymer note material")
Will continue to prioritise inflation, says RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
"We have to watch out for monsoon… how it progress because a significant population depends on agriculture," he said
 "Will continue to prioritise inflation, says RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra")
RBI imposes penalties on Muthoot Finance, others for compliance violations
The central bank imposed penalties ranging from Rs 2.7 lakh to Rs 6.2 lakh on six companies, including Muthoot Finance, for violating regulatory norms
 "RBI imposes penalties on Muthoot Finance, others for compliance violations")
FCNR(B) inflows trail expectations as rupee comes under fresh pressure
The rupee weakened as initial FCNR(B) deposit inflows fell short of market expectations, though analysts said it was too early to assess the success of the RBI's measures
RBI Grade B 2026 admit card for Phase 2 released online; how to download
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the RBI Grade B 2026 admit card for Phase 2 on its official website. The bank will hold the RBI Grade B exam for Phase 2 on July 25 and 26
Banks courting corporate clients for merger and acquisition financing
Banks are pitching M&A financing to corporate clients after RBI's new norms, setting the stage for stronger competition with private credit funds
 "Banks courting corporate clients for merger and acquisition financing")
RBI proposes stricter data governance framework for banks, NBFCs
The RBI has proposed a comprehensive data governance framework for banks and NBFCs, focusing on customer consent, data quality, third-party sharing and board oversight
Rupee breaches 96/$; 10-year bond yield rises 6 bps on oil price surge
The rupee weakened beyond 96 per US dollar while the benchmark 10-year bond yield rose 6 basis points as higher crude oil prices and inflation concerns weighed on markets
 "Rupee breaches 96/$; 10-year bond yield rises 6 bps on oil price surge")
RBI proposes one-time nod for MFs, insurers to raise bank stakes
The central bank has proposed a one-time approval mechanism for mutual funds, insurers and pension funds to acquire major shareholding in banks, replacing repeated approvals
Oil prices and monsoon uncertainty will shape RBI's inflation outlook
June inflation rose above the RBI's 4% target, with food, oil prices and monsoon risks clouding the outlook, making a status quo on rates the likely policy choice
 "Oil prices and monsoon uncertainty will shape RBI's inflation outlook")
Commercial papers explained: How companies raise short-term funds
Companies raised a record ₹5.37 trillion through commercial papers in the first quarter of FY27. Here's what they are, who issues them and why their use is rising
 "Commercial papers explained: How companies raise short-term funds")