About 11 existing cross-border payment companies can operate as PA-CB with their applications under process, according to the RBI website
Anticipating the current liquidity deficit, the RBI in its December policy proactively reduced the cash reserve ratio (CRR) of all banks in two equal tranches of 25 basis points
The request will be made through the Confederation of Indian Industry, which will meet recently-appointed RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra in the coming days, the people said
More changes likely in liquidity management framework
The rupee has gone from being one of Asia's best-performing currencies to one of the region's biggest losers in a matter of weeks
"While our dedication remains unwavering, this continuous seven-day schedule is proving unsustainable in the long run," the BCRC said in its submission to the central bank
Outstanding Certificate of Deposit issuances highest since 2012
As per the new guidelines, every Asset Reconstruction Company must establish a Board-approved policy that governs the settlement of borrower dues
The eminent economist noted that sustaining infrastructure expenditure and building it further would be very helpful
In the September-November quarter of financial year 2025, Indians remitted $7.1 billion overseas, compared to $7.5 billion in the same period last year
Banks reluctant to lend in money markets amid tight liquidity conditions
The RBI has also allowed non-resident Indians to use such balances for foreign investments, including foreign direct investment (FDI) in non-debt instruments
The RBI has updated FEMA regulations to encourage cross-border INR transactions, including settling trade, investments, and export payments, with foreign currency accounts allowed
Rupee tested a series of new lows recently, slipping to an all-time low of 86.7025 per dollar on Jan 14, and rose 0.3 per cent on January 15
The weaker currency could add to elevated inflation through costlier imports, while a cut in interest rates could dampen already tepid capital flows
RBI's intervention policy unlikely to have changed
The rupee was last quoted at 86.5150 per US dollar as of 09:35 am IST, up nearly 0.1 per centon the day
According to forex traders, the Indian currency found support from positive inflation numbers and some recovery in domestic equity markets
The rupee lost around 2.8 per cent against the dollar in 2024, making it one of the best-performing currencies in Asia as the greenback surged
The January 2025 bank holiday calendar is out, and this year's Lohri and Makar Sankranti festivals, which fall on January 13 and 14, respectively, are designated as holidays