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RBI's 7-day VRRR receives significant demand due to reversal of ₹2 trillion

The RBI accepted Rs. 1.25 trillion in the 7-day VRRR auction at a cut-off rate of 5.49%, with a major uptick in demand after last week's Rs. 2 trillion reversal

RBI sees tepid demand at VRR auction ahead of ₹2 trillion reversal

The Reserve Bank of India saw lower-than-expected bids at its overnight VRR auction, with market participants anticipating the reversal of Rs. 2 trillion on Friday

RBI injects liquidity to rein in soaring weighted average call rates

Overnight rates breached MSF ceiling; RBI injects ₹50,000 crore to ease market liquidity

RBI net bought $1.76 bn in May; forward short dollar position at $65.21 bn

Before May, the RBI was a net buyer of the greenback only in March, while it remained a net seller in January, February, and April

Co-op bank call market activity rebounds after RBI platform directive

Co-operative bank participation in the call money market has rebounded after a drop following RBI's mandate for NDS-CALL platform membership, says RBI report

WACR tops repo rate for the first time in FY26 amid GST outflows

The weighted average overnight call rate (WACR) breached the RBI's repo rate for the first time this fiscal, amid GST outflows, with liquidity surplus in the banking system at around 1% of NDTL

Lack of empathy in customer service driving complaints: RBI DG Swaminathan

'Systems respond with templated emails and helplines loop back endlessly'

Overnight money market rates near policy repo rate post RBI's VRRR auctions

Overnight money market rates climb following the RBI's VRRR auction and GST outflows, with WACR approaching the policy repo rate

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

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