Anjali Kumari

Bond yields slump, rupee strengthens ahead of RBI's monetary policy outcome

Cooling crude prices after a US-Iran ceasefire lifted sentiment, pulling down yields and supporting the rupee ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision

Banks unwind 75% forex bets as RBI deadline nears; rupee, bonds gain

Rupee, bonds gain ahead of central bank's policy review outcome on Wednesday

West Asia war: 10-year bond yield eases 9 bps; rupee strengthens vs dollar

Benchmark 10-year yield falls as crude prices ease on ceasefire reports; rupee gains on dollar sales but trims early rise amid importer demand and geopolitical caution

RBI retains credit default swap cap at 5%, sets ₹3.3 trn limit for FY27

Central bank keeps CDS cap unchanged and raises FPI debt limits in line with expanding securities stock, while aligning VRR investments with general route norms

RBI may maintain status quo on repo rate, stance: Business Standard Poll

FY27 growth projection seen 6.5-7%; Inflation 4-4.9%

Rising yields, inflation to keep FY27 corporate bond issuances subdued

Corporate bond issuances likely to remain subdued in FY27 as elevated yields, inflation risks and liquidity conditions weigh on fundraising activity and investor appetite

India's forex reserves plunge $30.5 bn in March amid RBI intervention

Only $22 bn added to total reserves as foreign currency assets fell by $14 bn in FY26

RBI pilot to boost SDL liquidity; impact on yields likely to be gradual

States and Union territories plan to raise up to ₹2.54 trillion through SDLs in the first quarter of FY27, lower than market expectations of up to ₹3 trillion

Rupee logs best day in over 12 years after RBI curbs speculation

Rupee rises 1.8% in its biggest single-day gain in over 12 years as RBI curbs speculative forex trades, pushing hedging demand onshore and lifting forward premiums sharply

RBI retains bond structure, upgrades operations for savings bonds

Reserve Bank of India keeps bond structure intact but tightens rules with digital access, investor safeguards and stricter compliance norms

Govt bond yields surge 9 basis points on rise in crude oil prices

Government bond yields climbed as crude oil and US Treasury yields rose, while improved liquidity conditions pushed overnight rates below the policy repo rate

RBI allows residents to exchange rupee notes at airport forex counters

RBI permits residents to exchange rupee notes at forex counters in airport departure areas, extending a facility earlier largely limited to non-residents

RBI bars banks from offering NDF contracts to corporates to stabilise rupee

RBI restricts banks from offering NDF contracts to corporates to curb speculation and stabilise the rupee amid sharp currency volatility

Rupee may slip further to 97/$ if West Asia war prolongs: BS poll

Don't expect rapid, drastic reversal even if calm returns, say experts

Global risk aversion halts FPI momentum in FAR securities in FY26

In the financial year 2024-25, FPI inflows were supported by phased entry into JPMorgan's Government Bond - Emerging Market Index (GBO-EM)

RBI's short forward book hits $77 billion, highest since March 2025

Central bank's net short dollar position in forward market rises sharply in February, with long-term tenures driving the increase

RBI extends export credit window till June 30 amid West Asia disruptions

Central bank extends 450-day export credit facility for disbursals till June 30 to ease cash flow pressures amid disruptions caused by West Asia conflict

Why RBI's forex cap direction has not worked to ease rupee pressure

Cap on banks' forex positions offers only short-lived relief as oil prices, capital outflows and structural imbalances continue to weigh on the rupee

Rupee slips past 95 per dollar; benchmark bond yield exceeds 7%

The rupee eventually settled at 94.81 per dollar on the final trading day of the 2025-26 financial year, little changed from Friday's close

RBI mandates 7-day timeline for ECB filings, revises late fee norms

Banks must submit certified ECB returns within seven days as RBI tightens compliance norms and revises late submission fee rules to streamline reporting