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Rupee surges to 92.56 against dollar in early trade after US-Iran ceasefire

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.92 against the US dollar, then gained ground to touch 92.56 against the US dollar in initial trade

Iran ceasefire offers major boost to rupee ahead of RBI policy; oil plunges

The rupee is likely to open ‌in the 92.40-92.50 range versus the US dollar, having settled at 93.0075 on Tuesday

RBI MPC April 2026 meet: When and where to watch policy decision live

RBI MPC meet: In the February policy review, the MPC kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and continued with the 'neutral' stance

MSME, retail demand to drive bank credit growth by 13% in FY27: Crisil

Newer options such as acquisition financing, now allowed for banks by the RBI, should also support credit growth

UPI QRs grow 15% in 2025 as merchant adoption expands: Worldline report

Growth in QR codes and transaction volumes underscores rising merchant adoption and expanding digital payments ecosystem across India

Govt plans ₹2.5 trn credit guarantee scheme for businesses hit by Iran war

The guarantee on bank loans would be provided by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the government

West Asia tensions likely to heighten fiscal risks, says Govinda Rao

Economist M Govinda Rao warns rising geopolitical tensions could expose India's fiscal vulnerabilities, calling for reforms in GST, deficits, and public spending

Big dharam sankat: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on small savings rates

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights policy dilemma between protecting small savers and managing rising government borrowing costs amid shifting savings trends

West Asia war has evolved into 'systemic tremor': FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says current year even 'more challenging' but India has enough fiscal space

RBI proposes new BC structure and branch norms in draft guidelines

RBI's draft norms revamp BC structure, tighten branch rules, and aim to expand banking access while strengthening governance and consumer protection

RBI retains credit default swap cap at 5%, sets ₹3.3 trn limit for FY27

Central bank keeps CDS cap unchanged and raises FPI debt limits in line with expanding securities stock, while aligning VRR investments with general route norms

Rupee set to rise on spillover of RBI curbs; oil, outflows temper sentiment

The rupee is likely to ‌open in the 92.80-92.90 range versus the US dollar, having settled at 93.10 on Thursday

Payments industry must target beyond growth as RBI shifts focus to risk

As RBI pivots to risk and resilience, India's payments sector is evolving from a high-growth story to one driven by governance, trust and global integration

Economists see RBI MPC holding rates amid inflation fears, West Asia crisis

SBI's chief economist Soumya Kanti Ghosh said while announcing the pause, the RBI will be careful in communicating its decision

Borrowers may soon tap formal credit via ULI app across lending segments

RBI Innovation Hub is building a ULI app to bring digital lending to smartphones, offering borrowers multiple loan options on a single platform

MSMEs' working capital drawdowns on the rise amid West Asia conflict

MSMEs see higher working capital drawdowns as West Asia conflict strains cash flows, with delayed receivables and rising costs expected to impact portfolios in coming quarters

RBI pilot to boost SDL liquidity; impact on yields likely to be gradual

States and Union territories plan to raise up to ₹2.54 trillion through SDLs in the first quarter of FY27, lower than market expectations of up to ₹3 trillion

ARCs likely to see improved growth in AUM in FY27 amid West Asian conflict

Asset reconstruction companies are likely to see steady AUM growth in FY27, driven by stress in MSMEs and retail segments amid geopolitical tensions and interest rate concerns

Money in, money out: Negative net inflows pull down India's FDI status

Rising repatriation is outpacing overseas spending.

RBI retains bond structure, upgrades operations for savings bonds

Reserve Bank of India keeps bond structure intact but tightens rules with digital access, investor safeguards and stricter compliance norms