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RBI's forex transaction gains rise 52% to ₹1.69 trillion in FY26
Reports first mark-to-market loss on forward contracts in at least five years
 "RBI's forex transaction gains rise 52% to ₹1.69 trillion in FY26")
RBI's MPC likely to maintain status quo in June: Business standard poll
The domestic rate-setting panel cut the policy repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points in 2025 and it was on hold in the February and April policies
 "RBI's MPC likely to maintain status quo in June: Business standard poll")
Rupee ends roller-coaster week with gains; forex kitty shrinks $8 bn
Rupee rebounds sharply over the last two sessions amid aggressive RBI intervention and easing crude oil prices, while forex reserves decline by $8 billion
 "Rupee ends roller-coaster week with gains; forex kitty shrinks $8 bn")
RBI surplus transfer to govt hits a new high of ₹2.87 trillion in FY26
Contingent risk buffer cut to 6.5% from 7.5%; forex sales aid income growth
 "RBI surplus transfer to govt hits a new high of ₹2.87 trillion in FY26")
RBI net-sold record $53.13 billion in FY26, shows monthly bulletin
RBI records highest-ever net dollar sales in FY26 as the rupee remains under pressure from global uncertainty, capital outflows and rising crude prices
 "RBI net-sold record $53.13 billion in FY26, shows monthly bulletin")
Rupee among Asia's most vulnerable currencies amid crude oil risks
Barclays and MUFG warn the rupee could face further pressure from elevated crude prices, widening deficits and prolonged conflict in West Asia
 "Rupee among Asia's most vulnerable currencies amid crude oil risks")
Don't lose sleep over rupee slide, 100 is just a number: Panagariya to RBI
Arvind Panagariya advised the RBI not to worry about the rupee crossing 100 against the dollar and said depreciation is the right response to the oil shock
 "Don't lose sleep over rupee slide, 100 is just a number: Panagariya to RBI")
Rupee snaps 9-day losing streak to emerge as best-performing Asian currency
The rupee ended a nine-day losing streak on Thursday, aided by RBI intervention in the NDF market and easing crude oil prices
 "Rupee snaps 9-day losing streak to emerge as best-performing Asian currency")
RBI board may approve ₹2.8-3.3 trillion surplus transfer on Friday
Economists expect the RBI's FY26 surplus transfer to the government to exceed last year's record Rs 2.7 trillion dividend payout
Currency in circulation rises 11%, nears record ₹43 trillion by mid-May
In absolute terms, CiC expanded by Rs 1.15 trillion during the first one and a half months of FY27, indicating sustained demand for cash despite continued growth in digital payments
 "Currency in circulation rises 11%, nears record ₹43 trillion by mid-May")
Rupee touches fresh low, nears 97/$ as RBI unveils $5 bn buy-sell swap
The 30-year US bond yield hit the highest level since 2007 on inflation concerns
 "Rupee touches fresh low, nears 97/$ as RBI unveils $5 bn buy-sell swap")
RBI to conduct overnight VRR auction to infuse ₹1.25 trillion liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct an overnight VRR auction on Thursday to manage evolving liquidity conditions and keep overnight rates aligned with the policy repo rate
 "RBI to conduct overnight VRR auction to infuse ₹1.25 trillion liquidity")
Axis Pension Fund targets 500K new subscribers and ₹30,000 crore AUM
The pension fund manager expects onboarding through BHIM, Google Pay and PhonePe, along with new products, to drive subscriber growth in FY27
 "Axis Pension Fund targets 500K new subscribers and ₹30,000 crore AUM")
Rupee weakens past 96.5 against $, hits new low for 7th straight session
The rupee weakened to a fresh low against the dollar amid elevated crude oil prices, higher US Treasury yields, and continued foreign fund outflows
 "Rupee weakens past 96.5 against $, hits new low for 7th straight session")
RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25% through FY27: India Ratings
India Ratings projects GDP growth at 6.7% and inflation at 4.4%, warning that higher crude prices and West Asia tensions may pressure growth and trade deficit
 "RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25% through FY27: India Ratings")
RBI to conduct five-day VRR auction on Wednesday for ₹1.5 trillion
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a five-day variable rate repo auction to manage evolving liquidity conditions in the banking system
RBI withdraws IFR requirement for banks maintaining market risk capital
RBI eases IFR norms for banks under revised investment portfolio framework
Rupee slides to new low of 96.4/$; bond yield surge 7 bps to 7.13%
The rupee weakened to a fresh low and bond yields climbed sharply as rising crude oil prices and higher US Treasury yields rattled financial markets
 "Rupee slides to new low of 96.4/$; bond yield surge 7 bps to 7.13%")
Public sector banks start sending their employees back to West Asia
Had temporarily recalled officials handling treasury, wholesale, and corporate banking as war escalated
 "Public sector banks start sending their employees back to West Asia")
RBI decides against imposing additional capital buffer on banks
The Reserve Bank of India said prevailing systemic risk conditions do not warrant activating the countercyclical capital buffer for banks at this stage