Page 5 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
A monetary policy beyond rates: Why RBI's latest moves matter more
Most importantly, the slew of reforms announced in today's meeting to support the rupee augurs well for the economy and markets while keeping the growth momentum sacrosanct
 "A monetary policy beyond rates: Why RBI's latest moves matter more")
Bond yields seen range-bound as RBI prioritises stability: Abakkus MF
In the bond market, the pause combined with a cautious undertone suggests that yields are likely to remain range-bound in the near term, albeit with a discernible upward bias as inflation risks build.
 "Bond yields seen range-bound as RBI prioritises stability: Abakkus MF")
RBI MPC strikes caution with growth cut, inflation risk: Sumeet Bagadia
The MPC's approach is data-dependent and cautiously hawkish: it acknowledges weaker growth, flags higher inflationary risks, and keeps policy unchanged for now to watch how the trade-off evolves.
 "RBI MPC strikes caution with growth cut, inflation risk: Sumeet Bagadia")
'RBI policy pause supports growth; balanced response to currency weakness'
Sarvjit Singh Samra of Capital Small Finance Bank said that RBI MPC has appropriately refrained from deploying interest rates as a tool to counter the recent weakness in the rupee.
 "'RBI policy pause supports growth; balanced response to currency weakness'")
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; retains 'neutral' policy stance
The Reserve Bank of India held the repo rate at 5.25 per cent for a third straight review, raising its inflation forecast while warning of risks from the prolonged West Asia conflict
 "RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; retains 'neutral' policy stance")
Reserve Bank of India issues compounding order in Myntra Designs FEMA case
Walmart-owned online fashion retailer paid Rs 2.88 lakh to settle alleged contraventions related to overseas investment reporting and commitments
How markets are likely to react to RBI's interest rate and policy guidance
While a majority of economists expect the central bank to keep rates unchanged, some market indicators like overnight indexed swaps are already pricing in a rate hike
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Govt's rupee support measures likely to give RBI room to hold rates for now
Inflation pressures triggered by an energy price shock means the RBI will likely adopt a hawkish stance and prepare markets for potential rate hikes later this year, economists have said
 "Govt's rupee support measures likely to give RBI room to hold rates for now")
SBI chief backs rate pause, says India's growth story goes beyond Sensex
C S Setty urges investors to focus on India's long-term structural transformation rather than short-term market movements
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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
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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
 "RBI, Sebi tightens checks on overseas flows as currency pressure mounts")
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
 "Soiled note disposal by RBI falls sharply in FY26 due to machine upgrades")
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
 "Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth, rupee")
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