Page 5 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
RBI's export relief may dent dollar flows, pressure rupee, say bankers
The RBI on Friday announced a package of relief measures to help exporters cope with the pressure from US tariffs, including extending the export realisation window to 15 months from nine
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RBI's 10% Tier-I cap on acquisition financing restrictive, say bankers
Experts suggest 30% equity contribution should include preference shares and convertible instruments
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Treading with care at a new frontier: RBI cautious on banks' M&A funding
Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models
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Can banking regulator consider a 'check' tool for online deposit safety?
The Reserve Bank of India has already put in place a detailed fraud risk management framework for all regulated entities
Reserve Bank of India announces relief for exporters amid trade worries
The RBI has extended export credit timelines, eased repayment norms and allowed flexibility in realising proceeds to help exporters cope with disruptions triggered by US tariff action
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RBI in 'formidable position' to fulfil public policy mandates: DG Murmu
RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu says the central bank's economic capital, risk buffers and revaluation practices place it in a strong position to meet its policy mandates
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Religare's board inducts three Burman family members, Jimeet Modi
Religare Enterprises has approved the induction of three Burman family members and Samco Group founder Jimeet Modi to its board, marking a key step in the company's leadership transition
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India's Q2 economic growth may have surpassed RBI's 7% projection
Economists see growth above 7% in July-September, backed by consumption revival, robust capex, and steady industrial output; RBI had earlier pegged Q2 GDP at 7%
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Banks move to '.bank.in' domain from '.com': Here's why RBI made the change
Starting October 31, the Reserve Bank of India asked all banks to move their websites to the new '.bank.in' domain to stop phishing scams
RBI faces uphill task as bond yields stay stubborn amid weak demand
Since yields on government bonds directly affect the cost of money in the financial system, it can be argued that the transmission of policy rate cuts has been weak
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GST reforms to propel India's FY26 GDP growth to 7.4%, says NIPFP
NIPFP pegs India's FY26 GDP growth at 7.4% - higher than RBI's 6.8% forecast - citing GST reforms, robust investment, and strong US economic performance
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No regulator should substitute boardroom judgement: RBI Governor Malhotra
Financial stability remains the 'North Star' for the central bank
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Yes Bank: A collective win
How in saving Yes Bank, India's financial system reaffirmed its ability to act with purpose
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RBI flags concern over elevated bond yields; OMO unlikely in November
RBI engages with market participants amid widening India-US yield spread; bond purchases unlikely before final CRR cut at month-end
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Bank holiday on Guru Nanak Jayanti: Banks in these states closed on Nov 5
Multiple states will mark a bank holiday on Nov 5, 2025, due to Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. The RBI has confirmed to seek clarity on which states will be affected by this holiday
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Reserve Bank of India's short dollar forward position up after 7 months
RBI's short dollar positions rose $6 billion in September, signalling renewed intervention in forwards to stabilise the rupee amid depreciation pressure and speculative build-up
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RBI likely to meet banks and dealers on Tuesday amid liquidity strain
The meeting, though without a formal agenda, is expected to focus on current market conditions, the traders said, declining to be named as they are not authorized to speak to the media
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RBI's forward book expands after six months as it mounts rupee defence
The FX forward book reflects positions in both non-deliverable forwards (NDF) and the onshore forward markets, which had peaked in February
RBI's nod for banks' M&A funding may force tweak to sensitive sector norms
Bankers say that given the substantial exposures banks will have to take for M&A financing, the current ceiling for banks' exposure to the sensitive sectors is likely to be a hurdle
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A new wave of reforms set to sweep banking, boost capital and growth
At this juncture, allowing higher foreign stake in PSBs is the right call. It will help them increase capital and scale up business
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