Banking System

The defining feature of a flexi-loan is amortisation. Instead of a blanket ban, the regulator may consider certain structural safeguards against evergreening

India must now choose among currency appreciation, inflation, bank losses, indirect public exposure and an expensive sterilisation programme

Fx reserves swell to nearly $741 bn, driven by rush of swap dollars

The central bank absorbed ₹1.41 trillion through seven-day and overnight VRRR auctions at 5.24 per cent, and announced a ₹1.75 trillion two-day auction for Tuesday

Strong bank demand at RBI's VRRR auctions highlights surplus liquidity in the system, as the central bank seeks to keep overnight rates aligned with its 5.25% repo rate

The RBI's four-day VRRR auction attracted Rs 1.3 trillion in bids as it absorbed surplus liquidity, helping push overnight money market rates closer to the policy rate

Liquidity surplus narrowed to ₹2,884 crore as credit growth outpaced deposits, though FCNR(B) inflows are expected to improve system liquidity in the coming weeks

Banks expect strong NRI interest in RBI's FCNR(B) scheme but say leverage limits, overseas regulations and tax issues could curb fund mobilisation

The central bank will conduct a three-day variable rate repo auction to address evolving liquidity conditions after surplus liquidity moderated due to advance tax outflows

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct an overnight VRR auction on Thursday to manage evolving liquidity conditions and keep overnight rates aligned with the policy repo rate

The IMF warns that AI-powered cyberattacks could threaten global financial stability, exposing vulnerabilities in digital payment systems and banking infrastructure

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a five-day variable rate repo auction to manage evolving liquidity conditions in the banking system

Bank credit expanded 16 per cent year-on-year in the fortnight ended April 30, while deposit growth edged up to 12.3 per cent, RBI data showed

The microfinance sector's gross loan portfolio rose sequentially in Q4FY26, supported by higher loan originations, bigger ticket sizes and improving asset quality

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a four-day variable rate repo auction worth Rs 75,000 crore to manage evolving liquidity conditions in the banking system

Central bank absorbs surplus liquidity as banks bid Rs 2.28 trillion in VRRR auction, reflecting robust demand amid easing liquidity conditions

Despite a headline liquidity surplus, India's banking system faces tightening funding conditions, rising short-term rates, and persistent external pressures weighing on liquidity

Surplus liquidity in the banking system remained above Rs 5 trillion for the fifth straight day, supported by government spending and bond redemptions

Vivek Deep, Rohit Jain, Radha Shyam Ratho and Ajay Kumar - all executive directors of RBI - will likely be interviewed for the post on Monday

Banking liquidity hits four-year high on G-sec maturities, with surplus nearing ₹5 trillion and call rates softening as RBI signals continued proactive support