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Soon, tap & pay offline via UPI: To work where internet isn't available

This opens up use-cases such as payments on flights and underground trains

India's outward FDI falls 47.9% to $3 billion in June: RBI data

India's outward FDI commitments fell 47.9 per cent year-on-year to $3 billion in June as equity, debt and guarantee commitments declined, according to RBI data

Forex inflows from concessional swap scheme at $20.72 bn till July 17: RBI

The RBI said inflows under its concessional swap schemes reached $20.72 billion till July 17, led by FCNR(B) deposits, while India's outward FDI fell nearly 48 per cent in June

No proposal under consideration to scrap LTCG on equities: Finance ministry

The finance ministry said capital gains tax rates and other tax policies are periodically reassessed during the annual Budget exercise and through legislative changes, based on prevailing macroeconomi

RBI intervenes to support rupee as it nears record low on oil price surge

The Reserve Bank of India sold dollars in both offshore and onshore markets, traders familiar with the matter said

Rupee falls 12 paise to 96.42 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened lower at 96.53 against the previous close of 96.30 to dollar

Banks pare FCNR (B) inflow expectations amid leverage and tax hurdles

Banks expect strong NRI interest in RBI's FCNR(B) scheme but say leverage limits, overseas regulations and tax issues could curb fund mobilisation

IDBI employees' forum opposes stake sale to Fairfax, seeks review

The employees' forum urged the government to disclose the strategic sale proposal, preserve public ownership of IDBI Bank and hold a parliamentary discussion before any decision

RBI's currency printing arm invites bids for polymer note material

The move marks India's first formal procurement step towards polymer banknotes, though the Reserve Bank of India has not announced denominations or a timeline for their introduction

RBI issues consolidated norms for Special Rupee Vostro Accounts and trade

The central bank has merged instructions issued since 2022 into a single circular, retaining the framework for rupee-denominated settlement of cross-border trade transactions

RBI conducts two VRR auctions as liquidity surplus dips below ₹1 trillion

The central bank held two variable rate repo auctions after banking system liquidity surplus dropped below Rs 1 trillion, while the 10-year bond yield rose 3 basis points

Banks live on UPI rise nearly fivefold to 731 between 2020 and 2026

UPI added 576 banks over six years as digital payments adoption widened, helping the platform process 22.71 billion transactions in June 2026

Q1FY27 securitisation issuances hold steady at ₹600 bn, up over 20% Y-o-Y

Strong first-quarter volumes suggest the market is moving beyond cyclical expansion towards a deeper and more resilient funding ecosystem

AMFI eases mutual fund transmission process for nominees, legal heirs

The revised SOP allows AMCs greater flexibility in handling address, name and signature mismatches to ease transmission of mutual fund units after an investor's death

Rupee rises 14 paise to 96.28 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.35 against the greenback before rising further to 96.28, up 14 paise from its previous close

FCNR(B) inflows trail expectations as rupee comes under fresh pressure

The rupee weakened as initial FCNR(B) deposit inflows fell short of market expectations, though analysts said it was too early to assess the success of the RBI's measures

EPFO weighs corrigendum on international worker provisions in new PF scheme

The retirement fund body says drafting inconsistencies in the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026 created ambiguity and do not reflect any policy change for international workers

India's fintech sector raises $2 bn in H1 2026, led by late-stage funding

Funding in India's fintech sector rose 42 per cent year-on-year to $2 billion in H1 2026, with late-stage companies accounting for four-fifths of the total capital raised

RBI asks banks to sell immovable assets from bad loans within 7 years

Banks must dispose of immovable assets acquired in satisfaction of bad loans within seven years through public auction under the RBI's revised prudential framework

SIF distribution set for a boost as Sebi eases certification norms

NISM has introduced a combined certification examination for mutual fund and Specialised Investment Fund distributors, simplifying the qualification process