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No OTP for ₹15,000 Auto-Pay, ₹1 lakh limit for SIPs, insurance, says RBI

Recurring payments up to ₹15,000 will no longer require OTP every time.

No OTP for ₹15,000 Auto-Pay, ₹1 lakh limit for SIPs, insurance, says RBI
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Rupee set to open higher on RBI's reported plan to curb dollar demand

The rupee will rise to 92.94-92.98 versus the US ‌dollar, traders said, having settled at 93.1950 on Thursday

Rupee set to open higher on RBI's reported plan to curb dollar demand
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Gold loan boom sees early stress; delinquencies rise with borrower leverage

Rapid expansion has made gold loans the second-largest retail credit segment, but rising borrower leverage and repeat borrowing patterns are prompting calls for tighter regulatory oversight

Gold loan boom sees early stress; delinquencies rise with borrower leverage
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Are banks open or closed today? Check status

Central government offices are closed on April 14, 2026. Many banks across India will also remain shut, as Ambedkar Jayanti coincides with Tamil New Year and Vaisakhi

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Are banks open or closed today? Check status
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Utkarsh 2029: RBI targets digital currency, UPI global expansion drive

RBI unveils medium-term Utkarsh 2029 strategy focusing on CBDC expansion, UPI globalisation, ULI scale-up, and modernising currency management and regulation

Utkarsh 2029: RBI targets digital currency, UPI global expansion drive
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Bond market softens as RBI to withdraw cash in first move this year

The 10-year benchmark yield rose as much 4 basis points to 7 per cent after the Reserve Bank of India announced plans to withdraw liquidity of up to ₹2 trillion ($21.6 billion)

Bond market softens as RBI to withdraw cash in first move this year
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Reserve Bank announces 7-day cash withdrawal to absorb surplus liquidity

RBI will conduct ‌a seven-day variable rate reverse repo auction for ₹2 trillion between 2 pm and 2:30 pm, and the reversal of these funds will take place on April 17

Reserve Bank announces 7-day cash withdrawal to absorb surplus liquidity
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

'West Asia conflict duration, oil price trajectory hold key for markets'

Equity, by its nature, Rashesh Shah, CMD, Edelweiss Financial Services believes, is not a one- or two-year asset class, it represents ownership in businesses that compound over a decade.

'West Asia conflict duration, oil price trajectory hold key for markets'
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Where should you invest now? RBI pause shifts focus to short-duration funds

No rate cuts yet: How to invest smartly in a 'Wait-and-Watch' market

Where should you invest now? RBI pause shifts focus to short-duration funds
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

RBI maintains status quo, sees FY27 growth at 6.9% with downside risks

Projects inflation to rise to 4.6% in FY27 from 2.1% in FY26, GDP growth to slow to 6.9% from 7.6%

RBI maintains status quo, sees FY27 growth at 6.9% with downside risks
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

RBI policy prudent, well-calibrated: Bankers welcome regulatory measures

Bankers termed the Reserve Bank's move to hold rates in its policy review on Wednesday as a prudent and well-calibrated measure. Sector-specific moves like the removal of the Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement and easing of CRAR (capital and risk-adjusted ratio) computation were also welcomed by bankers. "The RBI's decision to maintain a status quo stance amid ongoing global uncertainties reflects a prudent and well-calibrated approach aligned with market expectations," CS Setty, who chairs the largest lender SBI and also industry grouping IBA, said in a statement. Setty said the regulatory moves will help strengthen banks' capital positions and help support credit growth on a sustained basis. Indian Overseas Bank's managing director and chief executive, Ajay Kumar Srivastava, said the status quo reflects a 'safety first' approach wherein the central bank is prioritising macroeconomic stability. "A cautious stance is warranted amid evolving global uncertainties, particular

RBI policy prudent, well-calibrated: Bankers welcome regulatory measures
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

RBI to introduce new framework for NBFC classification, says guv Malhotra

RBI plans to introduce a new framework to classify NBFCs into upper, middle and lower layers, replacing the current scale-based regulation system

RBI to introduce new framework for NBFC classification, says guv Malhotra
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

RBI plans to rationalise board norms, shift focus to strategy, policy

RBI plans to revise board norms to reduce compliance burden and enable bank boards to focus more on strategy and policy, amid feedback from industry stakeholders

RBI plans to rationalise board norms, shift focus to strategy, policy
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Between easing inflation and rising geopolitical risks, RBI chooses caution

RBI holds rates amid West Asia uncertainty, with oil prices and geopolitical risks set to shape inflation, growth, and future policy moves

Between easing inflation and rising geopolitical risks, RBI chooses caution
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

RBI simplifies MSME onboarding on TReDS, removes due diligence norm

RBI proposes removing due diligence requirement for MSMEs on TReDS platform to improve access to working capital and encourage wider participation

RBI simplifies MSME onboarding on TReDS, removes due diligence norm
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

Rs 40 lakh home loan: Cut EMI, save interest now; experts explain how

No immediate EMI relief, but steady rates give borrowers a chance to refinance, prepay, and cut long-term loan costs

Rs 40 lakh home loan: Cut EMI, save interest now; experts explain how
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

RBI's MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retains neutral stance

The central bank raised its inflation forecast to 4.6 per cent and flagged risks from West Asia tensions, while projecting GDP growth at 6.9 per cent for the current financial year

RBI's MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retains neutral stance
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

Markets at crossroads: Policy framework must for sustained up move

While the Iran-US ceasefire has triggered a risk-on rally, amid falling oil prices, and improved investor sentiment, Apruva Sheth writes that the RBI policy will decide long-term trend sustainability

Markets at crossroads: Policy framework must for sustained up move
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

RBI holds repo rate: What it means for equity, bond market investors?

RBI, on Wednesday, kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% but trimmed FY27 growth outlook. Pankaj Pandey of ICICI Securities explains the policy impact onequity markets, bond yields, and investor strategy

RBI holds repo rate: What it means for equity, bond market investors?
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

RBI policy shows it may be time to give fixed income investment a chance

West Asia conflict shifts RBI tone to caution; Rajkumar Singhal suggests investment strategy as RBI cuts growth outlook, raises inflation forecast

RBI policy shows it may be time to give fixed income investment a chance
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:38 PM IST