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Anjali Kumari

Anjali Kumari

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Anjali Kumari

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Rupee hits record low of 92.64/$ on importer demand, thin dollar liquidity

Currency weakens on importer demand and thin dollar liquidity, with trade deficit concerns and Fed policy outlook weighing on sentiment

Rupee hits record low of 92.64/$ on importer demand, thin dollar liquidity
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

India needs bigger banks, consolidation for $30 trn goal: Former RBI DG

Former RBI deputy governor flags need for larger financial institutions, stronger capital base and consolidation across banking and NBFC sectors to support economic expansion

India needs bigger banks, consolidation for $30 trn goal: Former RBI DG
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

RBI to infuse ₹75,000 crore via three-day VRR auction as liquidity tightens

Central bank to hold three-day VRR auction on Friday as surplus liquidity falls below ₹1 trillion amid advance tax and GST outflows

RBI to infuse ₹75,000 crore via three-day VRR auction as liquidity tightens
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:26 PM IST

Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 1.37 trillion from equities in FY26, while debt saw modest inflows supported by attractive yields and expectations of global index inclusion

Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

RBI's 7-day VRR auction draws weak demand as big banks stay away

VRR auctions allow banks to borrow funds from the RBI against government securities at market-determined rates, helping the central bank manage short-term liquidity in the financial system

RBI's 7-day VRR auction draws weak demand as big banks stay away
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Fewer episodes of rate hike in inflation target regime, says SBI report

SBI report says India has seen fewer instances of interest rate hikes since the flexible inflation targeting regime began, with the third five-year phase set to start next month

Fewer episodes of rate hike in inflation target regime, says SBI report
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Iran war: OIS curve surges as crude oil rally fuels repo-rate hike bets

Sharp rise in OIS rates suggests markets are pricing in possible RBI rate hikes this year if elevated crude oil prices sustain inflationary pressures

Iran war: OIS curve surges as crude oil rally fuels repo-rate hike bets
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

West Asia conflict likely to keep rupee under pressure amid oil surge

Third year of consecutive BoP deficit if oil stays above $100/bbl, to weigh on rupee

West Asia conflict likely to keep rupee under pressure amid oil surge
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Rupee falls to fresh low of 92.46 against dollar amid global risk aversion

The rupee fell to a fresh intraday low of 92.48 against the dollar on Friday as rising crude oil prices and global risk aversion amid West Asia tensions pressured the local currency

Rupee falls to fresh low of 92.46 against dollar amid global risk aversion
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

If short-lived, conflict unlikely to dent India's macro outlook: Economists

Economists say a brief West Asia conflict may have limited impact on India's macro outlook, though risks could emerge if crude oil prices stay elevated for a prolonged period

If short-lived, conflict unlikely to dent India's macro outlook: Economists
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Nabard, REC withdraw ₹11,000 cr bond issuances after weak investor demand

NABARD and REC withdraw planned bond issuances worth Rs 11,000 crore after receiving limited bids at higher yields, reflecting cautious sentiment in the debt market

Nabard, REC withdraw ₹11,000 cr bond issuances after weak investor demand
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Oil price shocks: Rupee falls to new intraday low of ₹92.37 a dollar

Currency weakens to a fresh intra-day low as oil prices surge amid West Asia tensions, with RBI stepping in through dollar sales to limit volatility

Oil price shocks: Rupee falls to new intraday low of ₹92.37 a dollar
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Bank of Baroda raises $500 million through five-year syndicated loan

State-run lender raises $500 million through a five-year syndicated loan via its GIFT City IFSC unit, attracting investors across Asia and aiming to diversify funding sources

Bank of Baroda raises $500 million through five-year syndicated loan
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 6:47 PM IST

Rupee slips to 92.04 per dollar as crude rises, domestic equities fall

The rupee weakened to 92.04 per dollar on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and equity outflows weighed on the currency

Rupee slips to 92.04 per dollar as crude rises, domestic equities fall
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

RBI to buy Rs 50,000 crore government bonds through OMO auction on Friday

RBI will purchase Rs 50,000 crore of government bonds through an open market operation auction on Friday as part of its liquidity infusion measures

RBI to buy Rs 50,000 crore government bonds through OMO auction on Friday
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

RBI revises counterparty credit risk rules to align with Basel norms

RBI revises counterparty credit risk framework to align with Basel norms, refining capital treatment for derivatives exposures and clarifying rules for clearing members

RBI revises counterparty credit risk rules to align with Basel norms
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Rupee, bonds rebound as crude prices fall sharply, ease pressure

The rupee strengthened and bond yields eased as crude oil prices fell sharply from recent highs, improving market sentiment and boosting demand for government securities

Rupee, bonds rebound as crude prices fall sharply, ease pressure
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

West Asia conflict threatens Indian economy's 'Goldilocks' phase

RBI's MPC may face a tough growth-inflation trapeze

West Asia conflict threatens Indian economy's 'Goldilocks' phase
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Rupee hits new low as crude surge pressures bonds and currency markets

The rupee touched a fresh low as crude oil prices crossed $100/bbl and global volatility rose, while bond yields eased later after the RBI's OMO purchase helped stabilise sentiment

Rupee hits new low as crude surge pressures bonds and currency markets
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:14 PM IST
Public sector banks lag private banks in women board seats, shows data
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 10:35 PM IST