Page 3 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
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
 "RBI weighs adding 'frictions' to digital payments to tackle online fraud")
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
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RBI to estimate natural real rate of interest, potential GDP growth in FY27
RBI plans to estimate India's natural real interest rate and potential GDP growth in FY27 to strengthen macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis
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RBI's penalties on regulated entities at 5-year low of ₹26.33 crore in FY26
RBI's penalties on regulated entities fell to a five-year low of ₹26.33 crore in FY26, with enforcement action taken against 241 entities
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What are plastic banknotes and why is RBI considering them now?
The RBI is considering polymer currency notes as printing costs rise and demand for cash continues despite digital payments growth.
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India may soon get plastic currency notes as RBI revives decade-old plan
Reserve Bank of India is considering a pilot project for polymer banknotes, citing longer shelf life, lower replacement costs and rising demand for cash despite the growth of digital payments
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RBI must let rupee depreciate, avoid rate hikes to tame inflation: Subbarao
In comments that come days ahead of the second meeting of the rate setting panel for FY27, Subbarao said the monetary policy should be used as a "last resort" to defend the exchange rate
 "RBI must let rupee depreciate, avoid rate hikes to tame inflation: Subbarao")
Sebi explores tokenisation of corporate bonds for faster settlements
Regulator also plans bond ETFs, derivatives on corporate bond indices
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RBI, credit-rating firms assess West Asia conflict risks on India Inc
The consultations were aimed at evaluating conditions on the ground so authorities would not be caught off guard if the conflict deepens
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A wrong tool for the rupee and serious side effects on growth prospects
A stable rupee also lowers the currency-risk premium FPIs demand, reducing both required returns and inflation risk
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RBI forms panel to study quantum technology risks in finance sector
RBI has constituted an expert committee to assess risks and opportunities linked to quantum technology and recommend a roadmap for a quantum-secure financial ecosystem
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Should you buy bonds? Axis MF sees near-term rally if RBI avoids tightening
Axis MF advises bond investors to gradually add Duration as RBI may avoid aggressive rate hikes despite oil risks and inflation concerns
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Best of BS Opinion: RBI's surplus transfer will not ease fiscal pressure
Hello and welcome to BS Opinion, a wrap of editorials and columns on today's Opinion page.
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ICICI Bank seeks at least ₹100 crore recovery from fintech firms
Growing discomfort among banks over eroding interchange income
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Noel Tata, Chandra talk ahead of tomorrow's Tata Sons board meeting
May 26 meeting expected to set the tone for Tata group's future leadership, discuss Tata Sons' listing
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RBI's MPC likely to maintain status quo in June: Business standard poll
The domestic rate-setting panel cut the policy repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points in 2025 and it was on hold in the February and April policies
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ATM interchange fee may be indexed to WPI; NPCI likely to take up matter
NPCI may review ATM interchange fees and link charges to WPI as rising operating costs put pressure on India's ATM ecosystem
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FY26 NRI deposits declined to $14.4 billion: RBI's monthly bulletin
Inflows into India's non-resident deposit schemes moderated in FY26, with FCNR(B) deposits witnessing a sharp slowdown, RBI data showed
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RBI may turn to 2013 taper tantrum playbook to defend weakening rupee
The urgency has grown after the rupee slumped to a record low of nearly 97 per dollar this week, driving up import costs and further eroding investors' confidence
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RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation
India's rupee has fallen nearly 6 per cent since the Iran war began late in February and slumped to a record low of nearly 96.96 per dollar on Thursday