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BHIM targets 5% share to break into top five, challenge UPI duopoly

According to the latest data, BHIM currently holds a 0.86 per cent share of UPI transactions

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

State Bank of India raises over ₹6,000 crore through Tier 2 bonds at 7.05%

SBI raises Rs 6,051 crore via Tier 2 bonds at 7.05% coupon, with the issue seeing nearly two times subscription and participation from a wide range of institutional investors

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

India needs $1 trn forex reserves buffer for stability: Ex-RBI Deputy Guv

The $1 trillion target is derived from two critical buffers: $350 billion to cover all one-year debt obligations and $650 billion to protect against a potential exodus of foreign portfolio capital

Par panel recommends IPO route for profitable RRBs to raise capital

RRBs have achieved a historic consolidated net profit of Rs 7,720 crore in just the first nine months of FY 2025-26, driving gross NPAs down to a 13-year low of 5.4 per cent

FinMin amends minimum public float rules for companies planning IPOs

The rules state that at least 2.5 per cent of each class of securities must be offered to the public at the time of listing, irrespective of the post-issue threshold

India's foreign exchange reserves drop $11.68 billion to $716.81 billion

The value of the gold reserves declined by $1.612 billion to $130.017 billion during the week, the RBI said

Fintech funding sees modest rise in CY25 as investor outlook turns cautious

Fintech funding rose slightly to $2.4 billion in CY25, but geopolitical tensions in West Asia may slow investment flows as venture capital investors turn cautious about deploying capital

RBI-Esma pact likely to need reboot if India's concerns not resolved

EU regulator's demand to audit Indian central counterparties' books seen as extraterritorial

Remittances from West Asia see 20-30% jump in March due to conflict

This is a short-term phenomenon; if the conflict prolongs it would have an adverse impact on remittances, sources said

SC to hear challenge against EPF rules governing international workers

Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging EPF Scheme provisions requiring foreign nationals working in India to contribute to provident fund

RBI governor Malhotra urges steps to strengthen trust in digital payments

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra calls for collaborative efforts to boost public confidence in digital payments as the central bank launches a rural awareness pilot

Razorpay unveils AI platform to automate payment operations for businesses

Fintech firm launches 'Agent Studio' built on Anthropic's Claude technology to deploy AI agents that manage tasks such as dispute resolution, cart recovery and cash-flow forecasting

RBI to buy Rs 50,000 crore government bonds through OMO auction on Friday

RBI will purchase Rs 50,000 crore of government bonds through an open market operation auction on Friday as part of its liquidity infusion measures

Global banks push back on RBI's plan for offshore rupee trade reporting

Banks told the RBI the proposal could breach client confidentiality and conflict with data and reporting rules in other jurisdictions

Rupee, bonds rebound as crude prices fall sharply, ease pressure

The rupee strengthened and bond yields eased as crude oil prices fell sharply from recent highs, improving market sentiment and boosting demand for government securities

IDFC First Bank pays additional ₹55 crore to settle Chandigarh fraud case

Additional payout raises total settlement to ₹645 crore after reconciliation of claims linked to a fraud involving a Haryana government account

Cyber fraudsters dupe 76,794 people of ₹712 crore in Odisha in 18 months

Cyber fraudsters duped nearly 77,000 people in Odisha of about Rs 712 crore in the last 18 months, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told the state Assembly

Digital lending boom raises risks if credit poorly underwritten: RBI DG

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J cautions that while digital lending and platform-based models expand financial access, weak credit underwriting could deepen borrower distress