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RBL Bank Q1FY26 results: PAT drops 46% to Rs 200 cr on lower core income

Net Interest Margin (NIM) for the quarter stood at 4.50 per cent, as compared to 4.89 per cent in Q4FY25

RBI to hold ₹2 trillion 7-day VRRR auction to absorb surplus liquidity

RBI to conduct seven-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on Friday to absorb Rs 2 trillion as banking system liquidity remains in surplus of over Rs 3 trillion

After record issuances in FY25, infrastructure bonds lose their sheen

Infrastructure bonds, which were popular in FY25, have lost their appeal in FY26 as banks face stronger deposit growth and moderated credit demand, with issuances expected to be much lower this year

Climate risks may impact biz segment consisting largely of MSMEs: DG Rao

RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao highlights that climate risks will impact MSMEs, unorganised sectors, and unlisted corporates, stressing the need for awareness and risk assessments

Rupee drops to three-week low as dollar strengthens, FPIs limit fall

The rupee fell past 86 per dollar to close at a three-week low amid dollar strength, but FPI inflows and exporter sales helped limit the extent of depreciation

Corporate bonds gain favour as government securities' yields remain steady

Yield spreads widen as investors move to short-tenure corporate bonds; AA-rated issuers tap market amid low G-Sec supply and abundant banking system liquidity

RBI monetary policy: August rate cut hopes get a fillip, says BS poll

Economists pencil in 25 bps reduction in the repo rate by December

RBI's 3-day VRRR sees weak demand amid GST outflows, reporting week

Market participants said that banks were reluctant to park higher amounts at the auction due to the fortnightly reporting period at the end of the current week

Rupee depreciates beyond 86 per dollar on foreign bank, corporate bids

The rupee settled at 85.99 per dollar, against the previous close of 85.78 per dollar. It has depreciated by 0.6 per cent in 2025-26 (FY26)

RBI to hold 3-day VRRR auction Tuesday to absorb ₹1 trillion liquidity

On Monday, the overnight weighted average call rate (WACR) settled at 5.31 per cent, against the previous day's close of 5.45 per cent

Amount parked in RBI's SDF window declines on back of VRRR auctions

The amount parked by banks in the Reserve Bank of India's SDF window has fallen significantly, driven by VRRR auctions, with the call rate aligning closer to the repo rate

Bids for RBI's 7-day VRRR auction fall short of notified amount

Receive bids worth ₹1.51 trn against notified amount of ₹2.5 trn

Rupee breaks 3-day gaining streak on renewed tariff threat by US

Traders are waiting developments on the anticipated tariff announcement between India and the US, which could significantly influence sentiment

RBI likely to replace WACR with TREPS as operative target, says Nomura

Nomura reports that the RBI may shift its liquidity management target from WACR to TREPS or a SORR-like composite, in line with global best practices and increased volumes in secured money markets

RBI set to conduct 7-day VRRR auction on Friday to absorb ₹2.5 trillion

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a Rs 2.5 trillion seven-day reverse repo auction to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system and align the weighted average call rate with the repo rate

Banks expect RBI to double VRRR auction as liquidity stays surplus

At 2-day VRRR auction, RBI receives bids worth ₹97,315 cr against notified ₹1 trn

RBI issues draft directions for novation of OTC derivative contracts

Draft norms enable position transfer in OTC derivatives with consent and fair pricing; RBI mandates tripartite structure to ensure risk shift and regulatory adherence

RBI accepts ₹97,315 crore in VRRR auction; cut-off rises to 5.49%

Market cautious ahead of expected ₹2 trn VRRR auction as call and TREP rates rise; overnight WACR climbs to 5.34%, RBI absorbs ₹97,315 crore against notified ₹1 trn

RBI to conduct two-day VRRR auction on Wednesday to soak up ₹1 trillion

The surplus liquidity has kept the overnight weighted average call rate (WACR) near the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate of 5.25 per cent and well below the repo rate of 5.5 per cent

Rupee strengthens, tracking falling crude oil prices and dollar index

The Indian rupee appreciated by 22 paise, tracking declines in the dollar index and crude oil prices, while foreign equity inflows provided further support