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Following RBI's weekend measures, rupee woes may ease in the near term

Global headwinds, balance of payment remain key to stability

Updated On: 11 Oct 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

RBI opens special dollar window for oil firms as rupee comes under pressure

Special window for PSU oil companies from Monday; Forex dealers will not permit users to rebook any foreign exchange derivatives

Updated On: 10 Oct 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

After FCNR(B) highs, forex kitty shrinks by $51 billion in four weeks

Reserves have lost about $51.1 billion from their September 4 peak as the RBI supports the rupee amid higher crude oil prices; foreign currency assets fell $10.7 billion

Updated On: 10 Oct 2026 | 12:13 AM IST

RBI tightens liquidity after rate rise, raises daily CRR maintenance to 99%

The RBI raised minimum daily CRR maintenance to 99 per cent from October 16 and announced a ₹25,000 crore bond sale on October 13 to align overnight rates with the repo rate.

Updated On: 10 Oct 2026 | 12:10 AM IST

RBI study fills four-month gap in state inflation data using survey inputs

Researchers used household perceptions, expectations and past data to estimate missing state-wise urban inflation, with refined figures closely tracking the all-India series

Updated On: 09 Oct 2026 | 9:22 PM IST

Prolonged food inflation risk to microfinance budgets: Muthoot Microfin CEO

Muthoot Microfin plans to launch consumer durable loans and expand digital lending as it targets ₹30,000 crore in assets under management by 2030

Updated On: 09 Oct 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

RBI should widen LAF corridor to stabilise financial markets: SBI report

The SBI report favours an asymmetric widening of the LAF corridor, faster rate action and a shorter deadline for export proceeds as global uncertainty pressures markets

Updated On: 09 Oct 2026 | 6:45 PM IST

State-owned banks raise repo-linked lending rates by 25 bps after RBI move

Several banks, including BoB, PNB and Indian Bank, raise repo-linked lending rates by 25 bps after the RBI's policy rate increase, making loans costlier for borrowers

Updated On: 09 Oct 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

Banks park ₹79,655 crore at Reserve Bank of India's 29-day VRRR auction

Banks bid ₹79,655 crore in the RBI's 29-day VRRR auction against ₹2 trn offered, while the 10-year benchmark yield rose to 7.29% amid expectations of OMO sales

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Geopolitical risks and monetary policy

Central banks need to factor in geopolitical risks before they materialise, not treat them as a sideshow

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 10:06 PM IST

Muthoot Microfin eyes festive demand with consumer durable loans: CEO

CEO Sadaf Sayeed says the lender plans to diversify beyond group lending, expand digital offerings and target ₹30,000 crore in assets under management by 2030

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

RBI hikes rates: Will your FD earn more? | RBI MPC Outcome | Interest rates

The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. For FD investors, the key question is simple: will deposit rates now rise? Here is what the hike means for existing FDs, fresh deposits an

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 11:38 AM IST
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Much needed policy adjustment

With inflation risks rising, RBI signals a measured tightening cycle ahead

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 1:02 AM IST

Govt bond yields near three-year high after RBI's hawkish policy shift

The benchmark 10-year government bond yield rises to 7.24 per cent as the RBI shifts to withdrawal of accommodation, with foreign outflows and oil prices adding pressure

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 12:41 AM IST

Rate hike to widen banks' margins as EBLR-linked loans reprice faster

Deposit rates may rise with a lag, credit demand seen holding up

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 12:33 AM IST

Repo rate hike: How to manage home loans, FDs and debt investments

Higher rates could lift deposit returns while raising borrowing costs and affecting debt fund returns

Updated On: 08 Oct 2026 | 12:06 AM IST

Rupee settles at 2nd weakest close of 96.78 as RBI fails to lift sentiment

The rupee records its second-weakest close as external pressures and weak dollar inflows weigh; RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the currency may be undervalued

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

MFs, advisers adopt 'wait-and-watch' stance on duration after RBI rate rise

Debt fund managers and wealth advisers favour accruals and shorter-duration bonds, awaiting clarity on inflation and peak policy rates before adding duration exposure

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Surplus liquidity may not persist beyond FY27: RBI Governor Malhotra

Sanjay Malhotra says currency leakage and OMOs will absorb funds; calls CRR hike among least preferred tools for RBI

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Bank deposits, demat investments in single account statement soon

Demat account holders will get a consolidated view of investments and bank deposits from January 1, while RBI also plans interoperability among account aggregators

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 10:52 PM IST