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West Asia war, supply issues may pose challenges to economy: RBI Bulletin
The conflict in West Asia has intensified pressures on the global supply chains in March with some easing observed in the first half of April
 "West Asia war, supply issues may pose challenges to economy: RBI Bulletin")
RBI net buys $7.41 billion in forex market in February, shows bulletin
During the month, the RBI purchased $21.4 billion and sold $13.99 billion. In January, it had net bought $2.5 billion
 "RBI net buys $7.41 billion in forex market in February, shows bulletin")
RBI draft norms recast PPI rules, tighten limits and interoperability
RBI proposes new PPI norms to tighten risk controls, enable interoperability with UPI and cards, and streamline wallet classification
 "RBI draft norms recast PPI rules, tighten limits and interoperability")
FDI firms' net sales growth slows to 8.7% in FY25 from 9.4%: RBI data
With moderate growth in sales and rising expenses, operating profit growth slowed to 10.7 per cent in 2024-25 from 22.1 per cent in the previous year
 "FDI firms' net sales growth slows to 8.7% in FY25 from 9.4%: RBI data")
West Asia conflict prompted MPC status quo, flag external sector risks
RBI holds rates amid West Asia risks, as MPC flags inflation, supply shocks, and external pressures while maintaining a cautious growth outlook
 "West Asia conflict prompted MPC status quo, flag external sector risks")
RBI proposes measures to strengthen Prepaid Payment Instruments framework
Accordingly, a draft Master Direction on Prepaid Payment Instruments was issued, and comments were invited by May 22, 2026
MPC members voted for status quo on rates amid W. Asia crisis: RBI minutes
The central bank's six-member MPC voted unanimously to keep the benchmark repurchase rate at 5.25 per cent
 "MPC members voted for status quo on rates amid W. Asia crisis: RBI minutes")
RBI allows issuers to map existing e-mandates if cards are reissued
The changes in instructions on e-mandates were based on feedback from stakeholders, the RBI said
Crisis response: Things could get tough if the conflict continues
Fragile West Asia ceasefire and oil risks test India's economy, as the RBI balances rupee stability, inflation control, and growth amid rising global uncertainty
 "Crisis response: Things could get tough if the conflict continues")
RBI partially eases rupee NDF curbs on banks after market stability
Market participants said the central bank now sees lower arbitrage risk after banks complied with the April 10 deadline
Growth for Jio Fin will remain robust in FY27: MD & CEO Hitesh Sethia
Jio Financial's NBFC arm bets on secured lending first, eyes unsecured segments later as it builds scale and strengthens its balance sheet
 "Growth for Jio Fin will remain robust in FY27: MD & CEO Hitesh Sethia")
Second-round effects of supply shocks a real concern, says RBI governor
Forex intervention as needed; not committing to indefensible peg: Malhotra
 "Second-round effects of supply shocks a real concern, says RBI governor")
RBI partially withdraws restrictions on certain rupee derivative trades
The central bank had also stopped authorised dealers from entering into any FX derivative contract involving INR with their related parties
Rupee jumps as RBI restricts spot market dollar buying by oil companies
Domestic currency strengthens for second straight session as RBI curbs dollar demand from oil firms; forex reserves rise on higher foreign currency assets
 "Rupee jumps as RBI restricts spot market dollar buying by oil companies")
RBI mops up ₹2 trillion through VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity
Central bank absorbs surplus liquidity as banks bid Rs 2.28 trillion in VRRR auction, reflecting robust demand amid easing liquidity conditions
RBI pulls out ₹2 trillion transient liquidity via 7-day VRRR auction
The RBI accepted the bid at a 5.24 per cent cut-off rate and 5.23 per cent weighted average rate
 "RBI pulls out ₹2 trillion transient liquidity via 7-day VRRR auction")
RBI asks state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buying, says report
The state-run refiners have been asked to access the credit line via the State Bank of India, the sources said. SBI is India's largest bank and is state-backed
RBI to conduct ₹2 trillion VRRR to absorb surplus liquidity in system
RBI to conduct Rs 2 trillion variable rate reverse repo auction to absorb surplus liquidity, with banking system surplus remaining above Rs 5 trillion
KV Ramana Murty takes charge; Sebi gets its fourth whole-time member
Murty had earlier served as a part-time member on Sebi's board as a government nominee
 "KV Ramana Murty takes charge; Sebi gets its fourth whole-time member")
Small Finance Banks' universal licence dream: It's a long road ahead
Weak spots in governance, asset quality, and risk discipline stall approvals
 "Small Finance Banks' universal licence dream: It's a long road ahead")