Rbi Policy

RBI delay on capital market norms offers relief, but uncertainty lingers

RBI defers capital market exposure norms by three months to July, offering brokers temporary relief even as concerns over proprietary trading and lending rules persist

Rupee posts worst fall in 12 years in FY26; bond yields rise sharply

Rupee falls 9.85% in FY26 amid foreign outflows and West Asia crisis, while bond yields rise despite rate cuts due to supply pressures and global uncertainties

Bank holidays in April 2026: Banks to stay shut for 14 days in these states

Banks will stay closed for about 14 days in April in various states according to the RBI holiday calendar. The holidays involve state-specific holidays, second and fourth Saturdays, and all Sundays

From crude to currency: Key triggers that could influence markets in FY27

Foreign outflows, the West Asia conflict, rupee depreciation, uncertainty around US tariffs, and elevated valuations were among the key factors that influenced investor sentiment

Bank holidays March 2026: Banks to remain closed for next 4 days, know why

Banking operations across India will be impacted this week as branches will remain closed on four days between March 26 and March 29, 2026. As per the holiday calendar issued by the RBI

RBI cancels Treasury bill auction amid high bids to boost liquidity

Central bank rejects all bids at weekly auction, aiming to avoid signalling higher yields and support liquidity ahead of financial year-end

RBI bought $2.5 billion in January on a net basis, shows bulletin

The RBI purchased nearly $28 billion and sold $25.47 billion in January, the central bank said in its monthly bulletin released on Monday. In December, it sold a net $10 billion in the market

RBI fines HSBC ₹31.80 lakh for non-compliance with deposit norms

Central bank penalises HSBC for non-compliance with norms on unclaimed deposits, including failure to maintain database and assign reference numbers

Corporate bond activity weakens as yields surge, issuers pull back

India's corporate bond market has seen subdued activity amid global uncertainty and rising yields, with issuers deferring borrowings and FY26 issuances trailing last year's levels

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

Best of BS Opinion: West Asia war, rupee depreciation & RBI's policy tone

From the economic fallout of the West Asia conflict and lessons from modern warfare to the RBI's upcoming policy decision and Kanwal Rekhi's memoir, here are the key views from today's Opinion page.

PSU banks may underperform in near term amid Iran war and macro risks

The Iran conflict, rising crude prices and currency pressure may weigh on banking stocks, with PSU banks likely to face sharper downside risks than private peers in the near term

RBI imposes ₹2.7 lakh penalty on Manappuram Finance for KMP pay breach

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a Rs 2.7 lakh penalty on Manappuram Finance for violating guidelines on compensation of key managerial personnel following a statutory inspection

RBI likely selling dollars as rupee weakens amid Iran war, say traders

An over 20 per cent ​jump in ‌oil prices triggered a broad-based ‌selloff in Asian stocks and currencies on ‌Monday as ​investors fretted over ​the deepening conflict in the Middle East

Bank holidays in March 2026: Full list of March 2026 closures across states

As per the RBI holiday calendar, banks in India will observe a number of public and regional holidays in March 2026. These holidays differ from state to state and are not consistent nationwide

RBI could rebuild reserves with dollar buys if rupee gains, says Citi

Although the RBI's reserves are at a record high, boosted by a historic rally in gold, it is carrying a $62 billion short forward book

Net FDI stays negative for fourth month as repatriations rise sharply

Net FDI remained in negative territory for the fourth consecutive month in December as repatriations rose sharply, even as gross inflows strengthened across key sectors and source countries

RBI Assistant notification 2026 announced for 650 posts at rbi.org.in

The RBI has declared the notification for the recruitment of Assistant - Panel Year 2025 on its official website rbi.org.in. The deadline to apply online for RBI Assistant positions is Mar 8, 2026

An improved index: New CPI will not affect monetary policy in the near term

India's new CPI series modernises inflation measurement, reshapes RBI policy signals, and underscores the need for more market-friendly data release timings

Overnight swap rates suggest RBI pause, hint at possible rate hike

The move comes in the backdrop of RBI raising its immediate GDP growth and inflation forecasts