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West Asia crisis: Supply woes could trigger demand shock, says RBI Bulletin
War, weak monsoon raise upside risks to inflation
 "West Asia crisis: Supply woes could trigger demand shock, says RBI Bulletin")
Outward remittances under RBI's LRS rise 19.06% in February 2026
India's outward remittances under LRS surge in February, led by travel and investments, even as education-related spending remains subdued
 "Outward remittances under RBI's LRS rise 19.06% in February 2026")
RBI net-bought $7.4 bn in Feb, highest since March 2025: Bulletin
During the reported month, the RBI bought $21.4 billion, while it sold $13.99 billion. The central bank had net bought $2.53 billion in January
 "RBI net-bought $7.4 bn in Feb, highest since March 2025: Bulletin")
But for the RBI's management, rupee would have been far more volatile
Global shocks from pandemics to wars are reshaping currencies and capital flows, raising questions on RBI's role and India's external stability strategy
 "But for the RBI's management, rupee would have been far more volatile")
External debt and inflation within target: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
Malhotra further highlighted India's continued commitment to regulatory reforms and enhanced ease of access and operations for foreign investors
 "External debt and inflation within target: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra")
RBI approves Vivek Tripathi's elevation as whole-time director of AU SFB
RBI clears Vivek Tripathi as whole-time director of AU SFB, as the lender gears up for growth and a potential transition to a universal bank
 "RBI approves Vivek Tripathi's elevation as whole-time director of AU SFB")
Flow in NRI deposits drops 24% to $11.04 bn in Apr-Feb 2026: RBI data
The total outstanding NRI deposits stood at $167.58 billion as of the end of February 2026
 "Flow in NRI deposits drops 24% to $11.04 bn in Apr-Feb 2026: RBI data")
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