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RBI widens gold metal loan access for more jewellers under 2026 norms

RBI's new gold metal loan rules allow banks to lend to a wider set of jewellers, refine GMS-linked lending and enforce stronger risk controls, with the norms effective April 2026

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 12:16 AM IST

RBI's revised norms empower cooperative banks with greater autonomy

RBI's final business authorisation norms expand operational autonomy for co-op banks while strengthening oversight, introducing a four-tier framework for the diverse UCB sector

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

RBI steers away from aggressive intervention as rupee touches new lows

RBI is intervening mainly to smooth volatility rather than defend specific levels as the rupee hits fresh lows amid outflows and trade-deal uncertainty, with its forward position limiting room to act

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

RBI defers credit information reporting norms for CICs to July 1, 2026

RBI pushed the amended credit information reporting directions to July 1, 2026 and eased reporting requirements after feedback, while also clarifying rules for BSBD accounts

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 8:56 PM IST

Yes Bank admin cannot write down AT1 bonds: Axis Trustee in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on whether Yes Bank's 2020 write-off of ₹8,400 crore AT1 bonds was legally valid, a ruling that could reshape future bank resolutions

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 8:48 PM IST

RBI partly accepts suggestions on FBB exposures in LEF and ITE regimes

RBI said FBB exposures to head offices and their branches will fall under LEF, while exposures to other group entities move to the ITE framework, with gross calculation retained

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 8:17 PM IST

How to protect yourself from unsolicited cards, fraudulent transactions

If you receive an unsolicited credit card, raise an objection and communicate with the bank in writing; escalate if you do not receive a positive response within 30 days

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 7:32 PM IST

RBI to tolerate weaker rupee amid trade gap, dollar inflow pressures

By signaling tolerance for a weaker rupee, RBI is indicating that it will intervene mostly to curb sharp volatility or on any signs of a speculative build-up but not defend any specific level on rupee

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 12:57 PM IST

RBI approves Vikram Sahu as CEO of Bank of America in India: Internal memo

Sahu will report to Jin Su, president of Asia Pacific, Bank of America

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 9:25 PM IST

Short-covering drives rupee towards 90 vs dollar as pressure returns

Hits new closing low of 89.88/$; Hits 89.96/$ intraday

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 11:44 PM IST

RBI retains SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank as systemically important banks

RBI on Tuesday said SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank will remain domestic systemically important banks, requiring them to hold extra capital buffers based on their systemic importance

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 7:36 PM IST

Dec bank holidays: Check the state-wise list before visiting branch

Customers should check the RBI bank holiday calendar for the month to plan their branch visits around regional festivals and national closures

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 12:53 PM IST

Supreme Court entrusts CBI with pan-Indian probe into digital arrest cases

Supreme Court has asked the CBI to prioritise its investigation into digital arrest scams, directing all states and government agencies to cooperate and empowering the agency to examine bankers

Updated On: 01 Dec 2025 | 10:37 PM IST

RBI appoints Janakiraman as executive director in Department of Supervision

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced the appointment of Usha Janakiraman as an Executive Director (ED) in the Department of Supervision. Janakiraman was serving as the Chief General Manager-in-Charge of the Department of Regulation in the RBI's Central Office in Mumbai prior to this, an official statement said. Her appointment is effective from December 1, 2025. Janakiraman has an experience of over three decades in the Reserve Bank, and has worked in the areas of regulation, external investment and operations, banking supervision, public debt management, currency management and other areas in the Reserve Bank. As Executive Director, Janakiraman will look after the Department of Supervision (Risk, Analytics and Vulnerability Assessment), it said. She is a Chartered Accountant, the central bank statement said.

Updated On: 01 Dec 2025 | 10:20 PM IST

RBI expected to hold rates; liquidity support measures likely in December policy

Economists expect the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee to maintain the status quo on interest rates in the December review. With growth strong and inflation low

Updated On: 01 Dec 2025 | 2:09 PM IST
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Rupee, bond traders to take cues from RBI monetary policy decision

India's economy grew 8.2 per cent year-on-year in July-September, accelerating from the 7.8 per cent growth reported in the previous quarter, data on Friday showed

Updated On: 01 Dec 2025 | 8:15 AM IST

Inflation targeting and Viksit Bharat at 2047: A framework for review

India's ill-conceived and hurriedly adopted inflation targeting is one such initiative that needs to be carefully evaluated

Updated On: 30 Nov 2025 | 11:17 PM IST

Bond yields likely to ease before RBI's monetary policy review meeting

Optimism building around potential announcement of an OMO calendar

Updated On: 30 Nov 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

Farm sector GVA up 3.5% in Q2, collapses in nominal terms on low inflation

Agriculture was expected to do well and growth at 3.5 per cent is supported by a good kharif harvest expected, which will reflect more in Q3, said Madan Sabnavis

Updated On: 28 Nov 2025 | 11:52 PM IST

Weekly govt bond auction sails through; Nov rupee's worst month since July

The govt's weekly bond auction saw strong demand with yields aligning to expectations, while the rupee recorded its weakest month since July amid dollar demand and cautious market sentiment

Updated On: 28 Nov 2025 | 11:38 PM IST