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Rupee hits new low on dollar demand from maturing NDFs, month-end flows

Currency weakens to record closing low amid importer demand and NDF pressures, with central bank intervention helping prevent breach of the 94 per dollar mark

Rupee gains on fall in crude and dollar index; bond yields harden

The rupee strengthened after three days of losses on easing crude and dollar index, while bond yields hardened on higher-than-expected SDL auction cut-offs

Bond yields trim losses after Donald Trump's signal on Iran pause

Rupee hits fresh low, nears $94 a $

RBI net buys $2.52 billion in January, first purchase in 8 months

RBI turned a net buyer of dollars in January 2026, purchasing $2.52 billion after eight months, even as forward market positions and currency metrics shifted

Banking liquidity in deficit after 2 months tax outflows, GST payments

Banking system liquidity slipped into deficit after two months due to tax and GST outflows, though experts expect a return to surplus in early April

FPI flows into FAR turn negative amid global risks, crude oil surge

Foreign investors turn net sellers of FAR securities in March as global risks, rising oil prices, and higher US yields weaken sentiment, though RBI measures keep bond yields stable

RBI firefights to keep rupee afloat amid outflows, external pressures

RBI intensifies intervention to stabilise the rupee amid FPI outflows, rising oil prices, and a widening BoP deficit, with a ballooning forward book deficit adding to pressure

At 71, Keki Mistry underscores integrity at HDFC Bank amid concerns

Keki Mistry takes charge as interim chairman of HDFC Bank, assuring stakeholders on governance and integrity after Atanu Chakraborty's resignation

First-time credit monitoring rises 27%; user base hits 183 mn: CIBIL report

First-time credit monitoring in India rises 27%, with user base reaching 183 million, driven by Gen Z, women and non-metro consumers, says CIBIL report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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