Dollar
RBI's net short dollar position in forwards hits record $136.77 billion
RBI's net short dollar position rose from $103.33 billion at June-end as the central bank remained active in the forward market amid depreciation pressure on the rupee
 "RBI's net short dollar position in forwards hits record $136.77 billion")
RBI to conduct ₹6 trillion VRRR auction to soak up excess liquidity
Benchmark 10-year government bond yield settles at 6.91 per cent, while the rupee closes at 95.39 per dollar as RBI dollar sales support the local currency
 "RBI to conduct ₹6 trillion VRRR auction to soak up excess liquidity")
IDFC FIRST Bank prices $350 million five-year overseas bond at 5.80%
The senior notes, issued through the bank's IFSC Banking Unit, will mature in August 2031 and follow its $600 million international bond issuance last week
 "IDFC FIRST Bank prices $350 million five-year overseas bond at 5.80%")
Rupee gains for fifth day as weak dollar, lower crude lift sentiment
The rupee posted its strongest weekly gain since March as a weaker dollar, lower crude oil prices, foreign inflows and likely RBI intervention supported the domestic currency
 "Rupee gains for fifth day as weak dollar, lower crude lift sentiment")
Rupee rises for third session on softer crude, firmer dollar caps gains
The rupee gained on lower crude oil prices and RBI-linked dollar sales, but a stronger dollar ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision limited the upside
 "Rupee rises for third session on softer crude, firmer dollar caps gains")
Dollar slips as Iran truce hopes lift risk appetite before Fed meeting
Against the yen, the U.S. dollar was down 0.1% at 163.645 yen, on course for its sharpest daily decline since July 10
 "Dollar slips as Iran truce hopes lift risk appetite before Fed meeting")
Large Indian banks revive dollar bond plans after period of lull
Indian banks are preparing dollar bond issuances before the RBI's concessional swap window closes in December, seeking cheaper overseas funding options
 "Large Indian banks revive dollar bond plans after period of lull")
Tata Capital raises $400 mn via 3.5-year overseas bond at T+107 bps
Tata Capital has raised $400 million through a 3.5-year overseas bond, with robust investor demand helping tighten pricing by 33 basis points from initial guidance
 "Tata Capital raises $400 mn via 3.5-year overseas bond at T+107 bps")
Rupee hits three-week low as OMC dollar demand, NDF maturities weigh
The rupee slipped to a three-week low as dollar buying by oil firms and NDF demand offset support from lower crude oil prices
 "Rupee hits three-week low as OMC dollar demand, NDF maturities weigh")
Net short forward dollar position rose to $106 bn in May: RBI data
RBI's net short dollar position in the forward market rose to $106.66 billion in May, with increases across both short- and long-term maturity buckets
 "Net short forward dollar position rose to $106 bn in May: RBI data")
Dollar and the diaspora: Old courtship, new script in forex strategy
NRI money can steady a wobble but it's not a substitute for durable capital inflows. We need structural changes in the bond and equity markets
 "Dollar and the diaspora: Old courtship, new script in forex strategy")
Best of BS Opinion: Why PM Modi must leave the past behind and look ahead
From China's bid to expand the renminbi's global role to India's data centre boom, Narendra Modi's next challenges and Pope Leo XIV's views on AI, here's the best of BS Opinion
 "Best of BS Opinion: Why PM Modi must leave the past behind and look ahead")
Rupee snaps two-day rally as oil firms buy dollars, forwards mature
The domestic currency weakened against the dollar amid demand linked to forward maturities, oil company purchases and rising geopolitical tensions that boosted the greenback
 "Rupee snaps two-day rally as oil firms buy dollars, forwards mature")
The great dollar rush among India's wealthy biz families turns structural
As the rupee weakens, India's wealthy families are accelerating investments in global assets, making currency diversification a core wealth strategy
 "The great dollar rush among India's wealthy biz families turns structural")
Monetary policy: Reserve Bank of India opens window for dollar inflow
RBI has unveiled a five-pronged plan to attract foreign capital, boost dollar inflows, ease banking liquidity pressures and support the rupee
RBI net-sold record $53.13 billion in FY26, shows monthly bulletin
RBI records highest-ever net dollar sales in FY26 as the rupee remains under pressure from global uncertainty, capital outflows and rising crude prices
 "RBI net-sold record $53.13 billion in FY26, shows monthly bulletin")
Rupee slides to new low of 96.4/$; bond yield surge 7 bps to 7.13%
The rupee weakened to a fresh low and bond yields climbed sharply as rising crude oil prices and higher US Treasury yields rattled financial markets
 "Rupee slides to new low of 96.4/$; bond yield surge 7 bps to 7.13%")
Rupee weakens to fresh low of 95.31 per dollar amid West Asia conflict
The rupee weakened sharply as rising Middle East tensions lifted crude oil prices, strengthened the dollar and intensified pressure on India's external balances
 "Rupee weakens to fresh low of 95.31 per dollar amid West Asia conflict")
Rupee hits record closing low at 94.85 as crude surge pressures currency
The rupee fell to a record closing low of 94.85 per dollar, pressured by rising crude prices, foreign outflows and a stronger US dollar
 "Rupee hits record closing low at 94.85 as crude surge pressures currency")
RBI asks state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buying, says report
The state-run refiners have been asked to access the credit line via the State Bank of India, the sources said. SBI is India's largest bank and is state-backed
 "RBI asks state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buying, says report")