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Longer-horizon debt funds lose return edge over shorter-duration peers

As the surge in g-sec yields remains a drag on long-duration and g-sec scheme performance

DBS Bank sees rupee weakening to 93-94, flags need for inflow measures

Foreign investors have withdrawn roughly $4 billion from local equities in January, with bankers noting that external commercial borrowing and net foreign direct investment inflows also remain subdued

RBI likely defers plan to mandate climate risk disclosures by banks

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposed norms, which had been under discussion with banks since 2022

RBI to keep interest rates steady at 5.25% through 2026: Reuters poll

The central bank has lowered benchmark borrowing costs by a cumulative 125 basis points since February 2025

Corporates return to loans; wholesale credit rises for private banks in Q3

Corporate borrowers are returning to bank loans as pricing gaps with bonds narrow, driving strong wholesale credit growth for private banks in Q3 FY26

RBI should include liquid papers in OMOs for better yield signalling: SBI

Despite a cumulative 125 basis point cut in the repo rate and record liquidity injections of about Rs 6.6 trillion during the current financial year, yields remained elevated

IBC transformed insolvency landscape, but challenges remain: DFS secretary

To facilitate an expeditious resolution process under IBC and to ensure proper implementation of IBC, six amendments have been carried out in the IBC since its inception in 2016

Festival demand, GST 2.0 lifted credit card spend in Apr-Dec FY26

Dec spends rebound to top Rs 2 trillion; 2025 added 7.72 million cards

Reserve Bank of India moves OMO dates forward as 10-year yield hits 6.72%

Yield at highest level since March 2025; central bank also announces ₹50K crore VRR

RBI outlines resolution framework for loans hit by natural calamities

The framework also factors in decisions of the State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) and District Consultative Committee (DCC)

RBI-ESMA agreement allows CCIL to reapply for latter's recognition

CCIL can re-apply for recognition; Esma in talks with Sebi, IFSCA for similar agreement

PFRDA launches NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme under regulatory sandbox

PFRDA has approved a pilot NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme under its regulatory sandbox to test health-linked benefits, allowing medical withdrawals and premature exits for treatment

Financial inclusion index should disclose all parameters: Sumita Kale

RBI's Financial Inclusion Index needs greater transparency, granular data and a shift towards usage, quality and household financial well-being, says Indicus Foundation CEO Sumita Kale in an interview

PFRDA sets up expert panel SAARG to modernise NPS investment framework

PFRDA has set up a high-level expert panel, SAARG, to review and modernise the NPS investment framework, focusing on asset allocation, risk governance and long-term returns

Forex reserves rise $14 billion in best week in 10 months: RBI data

At $701 billion, reserves at 13-week high; shy of all-time high of $705 billion

Rupee falls to new low of 91.96 per dollar due to sustained FPI outflow

Market participants said exporters are staying cautious as trade talks remain stalled, reducing dollar inflows

Payments major revenue contributor for PhonePe, Paytm diversified

Despite similar toplines, Paytm and PhonePe differ sharply in revenue mix, with PhonePe heavily reliant on payments while Paytm draws more from financial services

RBI moves to inject over $23 bn of liquidity into banking system

RBI announced over $23 billion in liquidity measures via repos, FX swaps and bond buys to ease banking system stress amid rising yields and rupee pressure

Centre clears wage, pension revision for PSGICs, Nabard and RBI staff

Centre approves wage hikes for public sector insurers and Nabard, and pension revisions for RBI and Nabard retirees, benefiting over 93,000 employees and pensioners

AUM of gold-loan NBFCs to cross ₹4 trillion by end-FY27: Crisil Ratings

Crisil Ratings projects gold-loan NBFC AUM to cross ₹4 trillion by FY27, driven by high gold prices, a shift to secured credit and easing LTV norms