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Rupee gives up early gains as traders unwind long positions, bonds rally

The benchmark 10-year government bond yield fell by 5 basis points (bps) to settle at 6.33 per cent, against the previous close of 6.38 per cent

Govt bonds, rupee seen gaining as India-Pakistan border tensions ease

Bond yields may ease 3-4 bps while rupee likely to stabilise near 85 mark as ceasefire and RBI's support measures improve sentiment in bond and currency markets

BS Poll: RBI FY25 surplus transfer likely to be higher than previous fiscal

RBI may transfer a higher surplus in FY25 as gains from dollar sales and interest earnings strengthen its financials, exceeding last year's ₹2.1 trillion payout

Rupee regains its ground against dollar snapping three day losing streak

The rupee recovered 34 paise against the dollar as RBI stepped in via state-run banks while bond yields eased after strong OMO auction demand calmed sentiment

India-Pak face-off: Rupee logs worst day in over 2 yrs, erases 2025 gains

The rupee fell 1.03 per cent, bond yields rose 6 bps and equities declined as India retaliated to missile attacks by targeting Pakistani air defence systems

RBI removes short-term investment limits for FPIs in corporate debt

The RBI has removed short-term and concentration limits on FPI investments in corporate debt to ease access and deepen market participation

Exim Bank withdraws planned 10-yr bond issuance over high yield demands

The bank had planned to raise Rs 2,500 crore through 10 year bonds. The base issue size was Rs 500 crore and the green shoe option was Rs 2,000 crore

Amid India-Pak tensions, rupee sees steepest 1-day drop in a month

The rupee fell 0.47 per cent intraday amid rising India-Pakistan tensions and a stronger dollar index, before recovering partially on likely RBI-backed intervention

Domestic cos may go slow on long term bond issuance plans briefly

Escalating geopolitical tensions may prompt issuers to delay long-term bond issues amid uncertainty, though RBI support is keeping yields stable for now

RBI recognises FIMMDA as SRO for financial markets under new framework

FIMMDA has become the first financial market body to be recognised as a Self-Regulatory Organisation under the RBI's 2024 framework to enhance oversight and governance

Rupee weakens 18 paise as foreign banks buy dollars, Asian currencies slip

The rupee fell to 84.44 against the dollar as foreign banks stocked up on greenbacks and Asian currencies weakened, with losses capped by a dip in the dollar index

Longer call money trading hours likely to address liquidity mismatch

The RBI has proposed extending call money trading hours to 7 PM from 5 PM to better align liquidity with 24x7 payment systems and address mismatches in fund flows

Reserve Bank of India starts cutting short dollar book after 7 months

With the rupee appreciating 4.4 per cent since February's low, RBI is letting short dollar swaps mature while infusing liquidity through OMOs to offset the impact

RBI releases report on market timings; suggests extending call hours

RBI working group recommends extending call money hours to 7 PM and synchronising repo markets, while retaining current timings for G-secs and forex markets

Rupee hits 7-month peak against US dollar, slips on RBI intervention

The rupee briefly appreciated to 83.76 per dollar, its strongest level in seven months, before retreating as RBI stepped in to buy $3 billion and boost forex reserves

10-year bond yields fall 6 bps after RBI's open market operation plan

Foreign banks net sell Rs 9,800 crore in one week to book profit after fall in yields

Rupee rallies to under 85 vs dollar intraday on strong equity inflows

RBI to conduct OMO to purchase Gsec worth ₹1.25 trillion

Norms on forwards likely to boost demand for 10-15-year state bonds

The yield spread between 10-year state bonds and the benchmark 10-year government bond stood at 29 basis points

Inherent risks in sustainable finance drive up lending costs: RBI's Rao

He noted that this prompts private sector investors and lenders to seek appropriate de-risking mechanisms

Pahalgam terror attack: Rupee, bond weaken on rising India-Pak tension

The rupee settled at 85.45 per dollar on Friday, against the previous close of Rs 85.27 per dollar. It depreciated up to 85.67 against the dollar during the day