Page 39 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
Waiting for a fair wind: Shadow bank risks persist despite RBI relief
Consumer credit exposures of commercial banks and NBFCs (excluding housing, education, vehicle loans and loans secured by gold and gold jewellery) still attract a weighting of 125 per cent
 "Waiting for a fair wind: Shadow bank risks persist despite RBI relief")
Reserve Bank of India's post-Covid gold addition second highest globally
The latest numbers from the RBI show it added roughly 3 tonnes in 2025, taking its gold reserves to 879 tonnes as of January 31, 2025
 "Reserve Bank of India's post-Covid gold addition second highest globally")
RBI grants only one-year extension to IndusInd Bank CEO Sumant Kathpalia
IndusInd Bank's board had sought a three-year reappointment from RBI
 "RBI grants only one-year extension to IndusInd Bank CEO Sumant Kathpalia")
RBI's buy-sell swap strategy incentivising corporates to raise funds abroad
Firms may tap overseas mkt to raise funds
 "RBI's buy-sell swap strategy incentivising corporates to raise funds abroad")
Why RBI's new Governor Sanjay Malhotra must ease credit, but not too much
Effective April 1, banks will set aside less capital on loans to better-rated nonbanking financial companies
 "Why RBI's new Governor Sanjay Malhotra must ease credit, but not too much")
RBI's fresh liquidity measures aimed at facilitating rate transmission
The RBI's active intervention in the foreign exchange market to avoid sharp decline in rupee against the dollar has been weighing on the banking system liquidity
 "RBI's fresh liquidity measures aimed at facilitating rate transmission")
RBI's liquidity push aids sentiment, drives bond yields to 1-month low
The RBI said it will infuse over $21 billion of rupee liquidity into the banking system to ease lending conditions and support economic growth
 "RBI's liquidity push aids sentiment, drives bond yields to 1-month low")
RBI set to ask lenders to tighten gold loan processes, monitor fund usage
The Reserve Bank of India wants banks and non-banks to also bolster background checks on borrowers and ascertain the ownership of the gold that is being mortgaged
 "RBI set to ask lenders to tighten gold loan processes, monitor fund usage")
RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra vows consultative approach with fintech firms
Malhotra's latest comments will likely provide relief to the industry hit hard by a crackdown on errant firms under his predecessor Shaktikanta Das
 "RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra vows consultative approach with fintech firms")
Markets Today: Trump tariff concessions; RBI; FIIs; NAPS Global IPO Day 3
In the previous session, equity markets logged their biggest single-day gain in a month, aiding Nifty50 to end its record 10-day losing streak. The Nifty settled at 22,337.30, up 254.65 pts or 1.15%
 "Markets Today: Trump tariff concessions; RBI; FIIs; NAPS Global IPO Day 3")
Rupee records highest single day gain in three weeks; settles at 86.96
The dollar index dropped 0.6 per cent to 104.9, its lowest level since November 2024, amid concerns over the US growth outlook and uncertainty about the impact of trade tariffs on growth and inflation
 "Rupee records highest single day gain in three weeks; settles at 86.96")
Reserve Bank appoints Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as new executive director
Ajit Ratnakar Joshi was serving as Principal Adviser in Department of Statistics and Information Management
 "Reserve Bank appoints Ajit Ratnakar Joshi as new executive director")
RBI advises NBFCs to curb perpetual credit lines over risk concerns
The RBI has cautioned NBFCs on perpetual credit lines, citing risks of loan evergreening and financial instability, urging lenders to slow down issuance of such flexible credit products
Jio Financial to acquire SBI stake in Jio Payments Bank for Rs 104.5 crore
The acquisition is subject to the approval of the RBI and is expected to be completed within 45 days post receipt of RBI approval
 "Jio Financial to acquire SBI stake in Jio Payments Bank for Rs 104.5 crore")
Tata Capital seeks approval for related party deals with Tata Steel, TCS
Under the factoring arrangement, Tata Steel discounts its sales receivables with Tata Capital (TCL) arising from goods sold on credit to customers
 "Tata Capital seeks approval for related party deals with Tata Steel, TCS")
IIFL Finance accepts $100 million in reissue of 8.75% 2028 dollar bonds
The company initially sold the notes, which had a maturity of three years and six months, in January, raising $325 million
 "IIFL Finance accepts $100 million in reissue of 8.75% 2028 dollar bonds")
Have sufficient liquidity to support growth: PNB MD & CEO Ashok Chandra
We will take initiatives on Casa next financial year, says Ashok Chandra
 "Have sufficient liquidity to support growth: PNB MD & CEO Ashok Chandra")
RBI deputy guv Swaminathan J moots empathetic stance for stressed MSMEs
Additionally, he highlighted the need for digital solutions, alternative credit assessment models, and greater participation in platforms like TReDS by lenders to mitigate the funding challenges
 "RBI deputy guv Swaminathan J moots empathetic stance for stressed MSMEs")
RBI records forward dollar position undermines forex reserves comfort
The RBI's net short dollar position in forwards and futures hit a record high of $77.5 billion in January 2025, as per data released after market hours on Friday
98.18% of Rs 2,000 notes returned, Rs 6,471 cr worth still with public: RBI
On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation
 "98.18% of Rs 2,000 notes returned, Rs 6,471 cr worth still with public: RBI")