Anjali Kumari

SBI net profit rises 10% to ₹21,121 crore in Q1 on strong loan growth

Bank looks to mobilise $10 billion via FCNR (B) deposits

Forex reserves surge $10.5 bn, highest weekly gain in over six months

Foreign currency assets increased by $8.75 billion and gold reserves rose by $1.69 billion during the week ended July 31, driving the sharp increase in total reserves

RBI aims to absorb ₹2 trillion through seven-day VRRR auction on Monday

Banking-system liquidity was in a surplus of Rs 3.61 trillion on Thursday, while the weighted average call rate settled at 5.09 per cent, central bank data showed

RBI extends recovery norms deadline, eases certification timeline

The RBI has deferred implementation of revised recovery norms to January 2027 and given regulated entities a year to certify existing recovery agents through the IIBF

Corporate bond issuances likely to resume after RBI's dovish pause

REC plans ₹7,000 crore issue on Friday; NABARD next week

RBI's 4-day VRRR auction draws ₹1.3 trn bids as overnight rates edge higher

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

No early closure of FCNR (B) swap window: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Governor Sanjay Malhotra says mobilisation under the concessional FCNR(B) swap window remains robust, with no proposal to close the scheme before its September 30 deadline

Rupee, bonds rise on geopolitical relief, trim gains post RBI policy

The rupee strengthened and government bond yields eased on geopolitical relief and lower crude prices before both pared gains after the RBI's policy announcement and Governor Sanjay Malhotra's remarks

Rural economy became more resilient in past 15 years: Poonam Gupta

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta says higher irrigation coverage, allied activities, mechanisation and better crop varieties have made the rural economy and agriculture more resilient.

RBI to absorb ₹1.5 trillion via VRRR as liquidity tops ₹3 trillion

The Reserve Bank will conduct a seven-day variable rate reverse repo auction after surplus liquidity in the banking system crossed Rs 3 trillion, keeping overnight rates close to the SDF

RBI sees liquidity surplus peaking in September before normal absorption

Governor Sanjay Malhotra says surplus liquidity is likely to peak around September before being absorbed through higher currency circulation, reserve requirements and maturing forex forwards

RBI MPC keeps repo rate at 5.25%, retains neutral stance amid global risks

The RBI retained its neutral monetary policy stance while revising its FY27 inflation forecast to 5 per cent and raising its economic growth projection to 6.7 per cent

MPC meet: RBI may join global central banks on status quo bandwagon

All eyes on whether the policy tone turns less dovish

Nabard withdraws ₹8,000 crore bond issue as investors seek higher yields

Market participants said demand was thin at the lower coupons that Nabard would have preferred, with barely ₹1,126.5 crore bid up to the 7.43 per cent mark

Softer crude oil prices lift govt bonds; rupee surrenders early gains

Softer crude prices, expectations of lower state borrowing and FCNR(B) inflows supported bonds, while importer dollar demand erased the rupee's intraday gains.

BS poll: 'Cautious' MPC may stick to status quo, retain neutral stance

Most economists expect stance to remain 'neutral'

Foreign investors buy $8.44 bn debt, equity since RBI's June policy

Foreign portfolio investors have infused $8.44 billion into Indian debt and equity markets since the RBI's June policy measures aimed at attracting overseas capital

Bloomberg holds off Indian govt securities' entry into global index

The index provider said recent market reforms need more time to become embedded in market practices before it decides on including Indian government bonds in its flagship index

Rupee gains for fifth day as weak dollar, lower crude lift sentiment

The rupee posted its strongest weekly gain since March as a weaker dollar, lower crude oil prices, foreign inflows and likely RBI intervention supported the domestic currency

India's forex reserves rise to $682.35 bn on higher foreign currency assets

Foreign exchange reserves increased by $6.12 billion during the week ended July 24 as foreign currency assets and gold reserves recorded an increase