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What is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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About Reserve Bank of India

What is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank of India whose primary function is to manage and govern the financial system of the country. It is a statutory body established in the year 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The central bank regulates the issue and supply of the Indian rupee. It also looks after the central government’s money. The central bank plays the role of the bankers’ bank and regulates the banking sector. It also plays an important role in India’s development story by supporting the government in its developmental projects and policies.
 
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Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India

Bids for RBI's 7-day VRRR auction fall short of notified amount

Receive bids worth ₹1.51 trn against notified amount of ₹2.5 trn

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 10:51 PM IST

Loans against gold, silver pledge up to limit not norm violation: RBI

RBI clarifies that loans sanctioned by banks against voluntary pledges of gold and silver, up to the collateral-free limit, do not violate the central bank's guidelines on collateral

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 6:06 PM IST

RBI to intensify scrutiny of bank auditors after governance lapses

With governance concerns at IndusInd and Karnataka Bank, RBI is expected to tighten its engagement with statutory auditors and examine the role of board sub-committees more closely

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 2:57 PM IST

RBI set to conduct 7-day VRRR auction on Friday to absorb ₹2.5 trillion

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a Rs 2.5 trillion seven-day reverse repo auction to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system and align the weighted average call rate with the repo rate

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 11:51 PM IST

Parliamentary panel for dedicated NCLT, NCLAT courts for IBC cases

A parliamentary panel recommends dedicated NCLT and NCLAT courts to expedite IBC cases and urges the RBI Governor to support banking correspondents, who are facing increasing challenges in their roles

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 11:15 PM IST

Canara Bank drops 'fraud' label on Anil Ambani-linked RCom loan account

The case relates to a loan account linked with Ambani's firm Reliance Communications, which is undergoing insolvency proceedings

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 3:29 PM IST

Banks expect RBI to double VRRR auction as liquidity stays surplus

At 2-day VRRR auction, RBI receives bids worth ₹97,315 cr against notified ₹1 trn

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 11:26 PM IST

Avoiding fraudulent loan apps: RBI listing, ratings & reviews key to safety

Loans from registered NBFCs or banks come with a key fact statement (KFS), a sanction letter, and a loan agreement detailing all costs

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 11:09 PM IST

RBI issues draft framework for novation of OTC derivative contracts

At present, the novation of OTC derivative contracts is governed by the RBI circular dated December 9, 2013

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 6:26 PM IST

No proposal to introduce ₹50 coin as public prefers notes: Centre to HC

The Centre told Delhi High Court there is no plan to issue a ₹50 coin, citing RBI findings that people prefer banknotes over coins due to weight, size, and ease of daily use

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 5:22 PM IST

RBI accepts ₹97,315 crore in VRRR auction; cut-off rises to 5.49%

Market cautious ahead of expected ₹2 trn VRRR auction as call and TREP rates rise; overnight WACR climbs to 5.34%, RBI absorbs ₹97,315 crore against notified ₹1 trn

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 2:13 PM IST

RBI to conduct two-day VRRR auction on Wednesday to soak up ₹1 trillion

The surplus liquidity has kept the overnight weighted average call rate (WACR) near the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate of 5.25 per cent and well below the repo rate of 5.5 per cent

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2025 | 11:46 PM IST

Players on the payments turf: UPI, AePS, PPIs boost digital outreach

UPI and AePs together have changed India's payments landscape. AePS's playing field is rural and semi-urban India

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2025 | 5:21 PM IST

Smart devices to be next bastion for UPI with IoT-ready payment system

NPCI builds Internet of Things rails as UPI targets 10x growth

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 11:51 PM IST

Corporate 'fraud accounts' pose tough challenges for banking system

SBI also reported former chairman of the group Anil Ambani to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 11:37 PM IST

How to fix credit report errors: Dispute on bureau site, alert lender

Having documents like no-dues certificates and records of repayment will strengthen your case

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 10:16 PM IST

Rupee weakens against US dollar on Donald Trump's renewed tariff threat

Rupee ends 47 paise lower at 85.86 per dollar as Trump warns 10% tariffs on BRICS-aligned nations; RBI seen selling dollars to cap volatility after hitting 86 mark

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 10:09 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: University-level funding key to India's R&D targets

Today's opinion page takes a closer look at the RDI scheme, India's R&D lapses, the current account deficit, and whether the RBI's changes to project finance are a good idea in the long run

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Updated On : 04 Jul 2025 | 6:15 AM IST

Momentum funds may deliver high long-term returns for aggressive investors

With improving market conditions and clearer sector trends, experts say momentum-based index funds could suit investors willing to take short-term volatility

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Updated On : 03 Jul 2025 | 11:47 PM IST

RBI panel likely to recommend govt retain current 4% inflation target

Retaining the inflation target would remove some uncertainty about the process and reassure market participants about policy continuity under Governor Sanjay Malhotra

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 8:58 AM IST