Page 2 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
RBI denies reports of gold sale, says holdings remain unchanged
The physical stock of gold remained the same since April 03, 2026
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Gold overtakes US treasuries as largest reserve asset: Why it matters
Gold now accounts for a larger share of official global reserves than US Treasuries, reflecting rising central bank demand and a changing financial landscape
 "Gold overtakes US treasuries as largest reserve asset: Why it matters")
RBI, Sebi tightens checks on overseas flows as currency pressure mounts
In a rare move, the RBI has sent at least 10 queries to ascertain whether funds were routed overseas without a clear business purpose or tangible asset backing
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Bank lending in India hits two-year high as firms favour loans over bonds
Credit growth expanded at 16.2 per cent in the year through May 15, the fastest clip since June 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India data
 "Bank lending in India hits two-year high as firms favour loans over bonds")
RBI dismisses gold sale rumours, physical reserves steady at 880.52 tonnes
The clarification from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) comes following reports that the RBI may have sold gold amounting to approximately $12 billion to shield its foreign-currency reserves
 "RBI dismisses gold sale rumours, physical reserves steady at 880.52 tonnes")
Policy complexity: RBI MPC will have to reckon with several moving parts
With oil prices elevated and monsoon risks looming, the RBI is expected to hold rates steady while reassessing inflation and growth forecasts
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Soiled note disposal by RBI falls sharply in FY26 due to machine upgrades
The central bank disposed of 17 billion soiled and mutilated banknotes in FY26, down from 22.9 billion a year earlier, as replacement of shredding systems disrupted processing operations
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Rupee weakness unlikely to trigger RBI rate hike; inflation in focus
June MPC meeting begins on Wednesday; decision to be announced on Friday
Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth, rupee
The rupee has tumbled to record lows since the Iran war broke out at the end of February
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RBI staff strength falls for first time in five years, down 2.2% in FY26
The Reserve Bank of India's workforce declined to 13,220 in FY26, marking the first fall in five years, even as employee expenditure rose on higher pension-related costs
Weekly policy watch: RBI MPC, GDP data, US trade talks in focus this week
India's policy calendar this week is packed with the RBI's June review, FY26 GDP data, India-US trade talks, GST numbers, PMI readings and fuel export levy changes
 "Weekly policy watch: RBI MPC, GDP data, US trade talks in focus this week")
Bond forwards replace FRAs for insurers; SDLs become preferred choice
Insurers are increasingly shifting to bond forwards linked to state development loans, attracted by higher yields and the RBI's new framework for managing interest-rate risk
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RBI MPC meet: Amid inflation, growth concerns, rate hike can wait for now
Inflation will rise in the second half of the year. Growth, too, will falter. It's time to explore other options
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RBI MPC meet: Status quo on rates likely as West Asia crisis deepens
After three days of deliberations, the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will announce its decision on June 5
Governance questions: HDFC Bank must emphatically address all concerns
HDFC Bank must address governance concerns transparently after reports of irregular payments linked to bulk deposits, while the RBI should clarify its oversight role
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Reimagining microfinance: Current model works, but at a modest growth rate
India's microfinance model has reached its limits; sustainable growth now requires a shift towards meso-finance, stronger savings buffers, and less reliance on group lending.
 "Reimagining microfinance: Current model works, but at a modest growth rate")
'Strong preference' for cash use despite digital payments growth
Despite rapid growth in digital payments, RBI's survey found that households and small retailers continue to prefer cash, while currency in circulation rose strongly in FY26
RBI plans cross-border CBDC pilots amid digital currency experiments
Central bank will expand digital rupee experiments in 2026-27, focusing on cross-border payments, asset tokenisation, programmable money and welfare applications
RBI weighs adding 'frictions' to digital payments to tackle online fraud
Central bank is exploring transaction delays, broader customer controls and a kill switch mechanism as digital payment frauds continue to rise in value
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Lingering geopolitical tensions may hit loan portfolios: RBI report
RBI warned that the West Asia conflict, rising energy prices and monsoon risks could weigh on India's growth and inflation outlook in the short term