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RBI Guv expects $80 bn foreign-currency inflows from rupee support measures
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said flows have been stronger than expected, with FCNR(B) deposits and overseas borrowing already bringing in $56.85 billion
 "RBI Guv expects $80 bn foreign-currency inflows from rupee support measures")
Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar during early trade
The rupee gained as the dollar weakened after the US Treasury said it would double buyback operations for longer-dated Treasury bonds
 "Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar during early trade")
RBI MPC members hint at rate hike as inflation may rise in coming months
RBI MPC members flagged the possibility of a rate hike as headline inflation is projected to peak at 5.9 per cent in the third quarter of the current financial year
 "RBI MPC members hint at rate hike as inflation may rise in coming months")
CV loans see stress, used-car finance races ahead: CRIF report
Commercial vehicle loans recorded PAR 31-90 of 4.1 per cent in June 2026, while auto loans remained the best-performing vehicle finance asset class
 "CV loans see stress, used-car finance races ahead: CRIF report")
Women leaders prefer PE, VC funding despite knowledge gap: Barclays study
Indian HNW women are increasingly eyeing private equity and venture capital, but limited knowledge, lack of trusted advice and time constraints remain key barriers to alternative investing
 "Women leaders prefer PE, VC funding despite knowledge gap: Barclays study")
Use AI to reach credit invisibles: RBI DG Shirish Chandra Murmu to banks
Share of fresh businesses entering formal credit system fell to 42 per cent in FY26 from 52 per cent in FY23 even as outstanding commercial credit grew 14 per cent
 "Use AI to reach credit invisibles: RBI DG Shirish Chandra Murmu to banks")
PSBs propose 2% sub-target for climate finance under PSL framework
Public sector banks also seek higher lending limits for renewable energy projects and inclusion of electric vehicle financing under the priority sector lending framework
 "PSBs propose 2% sub-target for climate finance under PSL framework")
Income-tax dept working to bring clarity in international cases: Official
The department is working with taxpayers and other stakeholders to reduce ambiguity and improve consistency as cross-border transactions and business structures become more complex
 "Income-tax dept working to bring clarity in international cases: Official")
Sachin Bansal-led Navi raises $100 mn from Prosus in maiden funding round
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including a CCI nod, and comes as the Bengaluru-based fintech prepares for a potential initial public offering
 "Sachin Bansal-led Navi raises $100 mn from Prosus in maiden funding round")
IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance
The bank, through its IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City, issued the bonds having a tenure of three years and a fixed coupon of 5.625 per cent
 "IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance")
Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar during early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.72 before slipping to 95.73, up 1 paisa from its previous close
 "Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar during early trade")
More cash, less usage pose challenge for RBI: Shirish Chandra Murmu
Robust currency demand amid rising digital payments muddles projection
 "More cash, less usage pose challenge for RBI: Shirish Chandra Murmu")
Sammaan Capital says PIL-linked probe does not name it as an accused
Lender says EOW status report found loans to five borrower groups were repaid with interest; CBI probe concerns erstwhile promoter Sameer Gehlaut and related entities
 "Sammaan Capital says PIL-linked probe does not name it as an accused")
Taxation, Payment and Settlement Systems amendment get President's nod
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, and another law to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act of 2007.
 "Taxation, Payment and Settlement Systems amendment get President's nod")
Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against US dollar during early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.68, down 7 paise from its previous close
Rupee, bond bets retreat after RBI's dollar swap window ends early
The estimates are being reworked after the central bank Friday decided to end a program attracting dollars from overseas Indians a month earlier than planned, having garnered more than $50 billion
 "Rupee, bond bets retreat after RBI's dollar swap window ends early")
India needs guardrails for shadow-bank flexi loans, not blanket bans
The RBI's proposal to restrict flexible repayment loans by nonbanks could curb risks of bad-debt evergreening, but may also hurt self-employed workers and small businesses that rely on such credit
 "India needs guardrails for shadow-bank flexi loans, not blanket bans")
$10.5 bn FCNR (B) swap cost over 5 years is 1.45% of forex kitty: Report
Cost is unlikely to have constrained RBI's decision to close the swap window early; reserves could rise to $800 billion over five years, the report said
 "$10.5 bn FCNR (B) swap cost over 5 years is 1.45% of forex kitty: Report")
Govt to examine litigation funding for PUFE deals under insolvency regime
The MCA will study third-party litigation funding for PUFE transactions as funds worth over Rs 4.38 lakh crore remain locked in avoidance proceedings under the insolvency regime
 "Govt to examine litigation funding for PUFE deals under insolvency regime")
Govt to set up high-level banking committee soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Deliberations at PSB Confluence to act as template for panel
 "Govt to set up high-level banking committee soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")