Page 25 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
RBI announces slew of measures to promote internationalisation of rupee
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said permission has been granted to Authorised Dealer banks to lend in Indian Rupees to non-residents from Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka
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RBI MPC meet: What stayed the same, what changed in October policy review
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept repo rate unchanged at 5.50 per cent; the MPC retained its policy stance as 'neutral'
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Bank holidays from Sept 29 to Oct 5, 2025: Check complete list of closures
Bank Holiday: The RBI states that regional and national holidays, such as Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Maha Ashtami, and Maha Saptami, will impact banking services from September 29 to October 5, 2025
RBI raises overseas perpetual debt ceiling to strengthen bank capital
Perpetual debt issued in foreign currency or in Indian rupees overseas will be eligible for inclusion in banks' additional tier-1 capital of up to 1.5 per cent of risk weighted assets
RBI eases small business loan rules, expands lending scope against gold
With the revised rules, lenders can now extend working capital loans to any business that relies on gold as a raw material, expanding credit access beyond the jewellery sector
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RBI rate cut back in play as inflation eases after tariffs: Policy guide
The six-member monetary policy committee, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will need to juggle a number of competing objectives this week
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Govt appoints Shirish Chandra Murmu as RBI deputy governor, effective Oct 9
His appointment will take effect from October 9 for a period of three years
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The case for RBI rate cuts: Space, need, and timing considerations
The inflation backdrop provides ample room. Core inflation has edged up, but mainly driven by gold prices
Inflation must be RBI's priority with strict vigil, oversight assured
The RBI performs multifarious functions, some of which are, in fact, conflicting. It isn't easy to spell out the KPIs (key performance indicators) to judge its performance objectively
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Unclaimed deposits: Heirs must produce succession certificate or probate
For modest balances, banks may accept a legal heirship certificate with indemnity bond
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Shirish Chandra Murmu appointed RBI deputy governor, effective Oct 9
Shirish Murmu, currently an executive director at the RBI, will succeed Rajeshwar Rao, whose tenure ends on October 8
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Sammaan Capital soars 10% on heavy volumes, hits 7-month high; here's why
Till 09:41 AM, a combined 40.01 million equity shares representing 4.8 per cent of total equity of Sammaan Capital changed hands on the NSE and BSE.
 "Sammaan Capital soars 10% on heavy volumes, hits 7-month high; here's why")
Bond traders eye dovish RBI shift to spark rally in sluggish market
A 25 basis-point interest-rate cut, combined with clear guidance on further easing, may drive the 10-year yield lower by as much as 30 basis points
MPC should wait for more clarity on inflation before deciding on rate cuts
With GST cuts fuelling festive demand and growth holding strong, the RBI's MPC is likely to stay cautious on rate cuts as it weighs inflation risks and uncertain global trade headwinds
Rate cut could be a close call as RBI eyes lower CPI, steady growth view
RBI will pare CPI inflation projection again, but might not change growth estimate for now; dovish undertone likely
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RBI revises norms for claims settlement of deceased bank customers
The directions are related to the settlement of claims in the deposit accounts of a deceased customer, safe deposit locker and articles in safe custody by the deceased customer
H2FY26 borrowing calendar: G-sec yields set to fall as weekly supply eases
RBI's borrowing calendar extends weekly issuances into March and trims ultra-long supply, with the 10-year yield expected to open below 6.50 per cent on Monday
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New RBI rules make banks fully liable if payment safeguards fail: Details
RBI on Digital Transactions Fail: Banks will be responsible for compensating customers if fraud occurs due to them not following authentication process
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RBI mandates stronger two-factor authentication in new guidelines
RBI has mandated two-factor authentication for all digital payments from April 2026, with guidelines allowing biometrics, tokenisation and risk-based checks alongside OTPs
India's software exports race ahead, but listed IT firms fall behind
India's software exports rose 12.7% in FY25, yet listed IT groups saw only 3.8% growth, with market share slipping as unlisted firms and GCCs expand faster
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